Stain for Beech
#8
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.
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#9
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
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#10
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.
Mike


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#11
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.
Better to follow the leader than the pack. Less to step in.
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#12
Thanks for the info guys. I appreciate it.

R.
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#13
Remember to try it on a sample board first.  Not the project.   Agree with dye and not a pigmented stain.       Roly
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#14
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
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