+- Woodnet Forums (https://forums.woodnet.net)
+-- Thread: Stain for Beech (/showthread.php?tid=7331082)
Stain for Beech - robert146 - 06-19-2017
Never used Beech wood before. Wondering if there are any special "Dos or Don'ts" to look out for when applying stain? It's a small coffee table, 18"x36", nothing fancy. No knots but nothing fancy. Will probably wind up in Granddaughter's college apartment.
Thanks for any tips. R.
RE: Stain for Beech - jteneyck - 06-20-2017
I've never used beech but my guess is it won't take stain very well, probably a lot like maple. I would look at dying it to get the color you need.
John
RE: Stain for Beech - gMike - 06-20-2017
I've never had much luck trying to stain Beech. It is blotchy and very uneven. I've gotten to the point that I don't stain wood anymore, I find something close to the color I want and use that rather than trying to evenly stain a lighter wood.
RE: Stain for Beech - MichaelMouse - 06-21-2017
As mentioned, beech is pretty close-grained. Won't accept a pigment stain very well at all, just like maple. You may dye it, and it'll look fine.
RE: Stain for Beech - robert146 - 06-21-2017
Thanks for the info guys. I appreciate it.
R.
RE: Stain for Beech - Roly - 06-21-2017
Remember to try it on a sample board first. Not the project. Agree with dye and not a pigmented stain. Roly
RE: Stain for Beech - Papabear - 06-28-2017
I have built cabinets out of beech, European steamed beech, and used a stain from HGH. Had them make the stain to match a pieice of furniture. Used their pre-stain and it stained very well. Dries in a short time and finished with pre-cat lacquer. They look great