Staining maple can be challenging because it is a dense and close-grained hardwood that tends to absorb stain unevenly. The trick to staining maple evenly is to not stain it at all, rather use a technique called toning . As opposed to letting the wood absorb the stain (which, when it does so unevenly, leads to blotching) the stain is mixed with the clear protective topcoat and layered on top. It's worth noting right out of the gate: toning is not a very DIY-friendly technique

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Oak cabinets have quickly become the most popular choice in the United States, and for good reason. The soft, natural look of rift white oak or the warm amber tones of flat-sawn red oak... but what do all of these words mean? We'll break down every detail, and help identify possible issues to help ensure your new oak cabinets look as beautiful as those on your Pinterest board. Let's jump right in! (Photo and design credit: Jake Arnold) White Oak vs Red Oak Simply put, white o

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Simply put, oak veneer (or any veneer for that matter) is a paper-thin piece of real oak. Available in red or white oak and all the cuts...

If you are wanting the white oak look without the white oak price (which is all the talk in our Ask A Cabinetmaker facebook group ), we've put together some great options. From large manufacturers' specific finish names, to how to make sure your local company is using the right technique (especially on maple), we get into all of the details so you can make as informed a decision as possible! This is Fabuwood's Timber finish on birch. While the grain is more subtle than oak, t

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With white oak being so popular these days, it has quickly become one of the most expensive hardwoods in America. While switching to maple or cherry could be a money-saving option, using red oak will achieve the exact same beautiful grain pattern as white oak. We just need a special stain to mute the orange and pink, and create that soft white oak finish we've all fallen in love with. (Design and photo credit Studio McGee) Let's first give credit where credit is due: we got

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