Staining — Surface treatment
Category: Surface treatment
Colouring wood while preserving the visible grain.
Staining introduces colour pigments into the upper layers of the wood to change its colour without concealing the natural grain. Unlike lacquering, a stain does not provide surface protection on its own — the wood must subsequently be oiled or lacquered. Stains are well suited to enhancing the appearance of less expensive timber species but require high-quality, uniform wood, as irregularities may become more visible through the stain.
Related terms
Related terms: Lacquering, Oiling, Hardwax Oil, Smoked Oak, Liming, Tread.