How To Apply Stain To Wood Floors. This product will help take your woodworking projects to the next level and help you stain wood like a pro. If you dont raise the grain now the stain will raise it later but re-sanding.
You might be tempted to use white distilled vinegar to clean up the sticky residue from your hardwood floor. Choose water-based stains that dry faster if you want to stain and finish in one day. Let the wood dry then sand with 180- to 220-grit paper.
If youre going to use a gel stain apply it with a rag and wipe it down once the desired color is reached.
Wipe down the wood to raise the grain. Wood stain can be applied with a paintbrush or foam pad or it can be rubbed in with a clean cloth. Remove dust with a clean cloth. Let the wood dry then sand with 180- to 220-grit paper.
