Alder Wood Stain

Alder is prone to blotching.

Alder wood stain.

Stain alder wood step 1. Alder is one of our most. Combining water based dye with gelled pigment stain and clear gel as stain controller adds richness and depth that can make red alder look like an expensive hardwood photo 8. In the picture below you can see an alder door i made for someone that i did not use a washcoat on.

Apply a thin layer of. Stir up the stain perfectly with a paintbrush foam brush or rag. This will allow you to get even. If you want a clean even stain job you need to use a washcoat on the wood first followed by a light sanding then you can stain it.

Wipe the stain off after waiting. Staining alder wood 1. Mix up your stain with a paint brush foam brush or rag. If you re looking for the rustic look just go ahead and stain it.

Apply a thin even coating of stain on. Alder stain colors alder is a soft closed grained hardwood which has almost the same grain and color characteristics as cherry. In this process the dye is applied first followed by the clear gel as a stain controller and then the gel stain. Color consistency on alder is better than that of cherry or maple.

Test a small area of wood with the stain. Choose an inconspicuous area and apply a thin square of stain on it. Gel stain over clear gel over water based dye.