Prepare Wood Samples and Initial Stain Tests — Test Samples In Situ
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How to Choose Tread Colors That Match Your Floors · Step 4 of 5
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To effectively match a stain color, it is imperative to create samples on the exact same wood material that will be used for the final project. For stair projects, the back side of a stair tread is an ideal spot to apply test samples. Acquire several small, inexpensive 'sample' cans of wood stain in various colors that are close to the desired match. These small cans, typically costing around $4-5, allow for extensive testing without significant expense. Apply these initial stain colors directly to your project-specific wood samples.
Prepare Wood Samples and Initial Stain Tests — Test Samples In Situ
Part of project
How to Choose Tread Colors That Match Your Floors · Step 4 of 5
In this video
To effectively match a stain color, it is imperative to create samples on the exact same wood material that will be used for the final project. For stair projects, the back side of a stair tread is an ideal spot to apply test samples. Acquire several small, inexpensive 'sample' cans of wood stain in various colors that are close to the desired match. These small cans, typically costing around $4-5, allow for extensive testing without significant expense. Apply these initial stain colors directly to your project-specific wood samples.