After 1 hour the surface is dry to the touch.
How to stain barn door made of poplar wood.
I sand with 80 gr.
Paint wash finishes and clear finishes are not recommended because of the greenish tint of the wood.
The tips below are just that tips.
For a deeper color and sheen wait one hour and apply a second coat.
Follow steps three and four to apply subsequent coats of wood stain.
Optional to help ensure uniform acceptance of the stain and finish use minwax water based pre stain wood conditioner.
Ready to install options can be costly and the idea of creating a diy barnwood door may seem intimidating but this guide will teach you how to choose your lumber remove your current door and install a brand new custom barn wood door in just a few steps.
Here s how i stained these sliding barn doors to look like real weathered reclaimed wood.
Poplar can look awesome if you follow a few steps first by prepping the surface.
Poplar can be stained to look like cherry with a medium to dark finish.
An oil based non drip formula that s ideal for vertical application and can be applied to both wood and non wood surfaces.
Things to do and be aware of tip 1.
Testing in an inconspicuous spot or on a scrap piece of the same wood is key to finding a good color without jacking up the real door.
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I played on a scrap piece of whitewood to determine how different stain colors would take to her door.
If you ve got the option don t choose poplar if you re going to stain the wood.
This will help remove any buildup and help make the color even across the entire surface.
Our standard stain colors on poplar below.
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Take finer grit sandpaper of 320 grit or higher and lightly sand the wood after the first coat of stain has dried.
In this woodworking video i show you how to stain poplar.
A penetrating water based wood stain that s easy to use fast drying and available in 40 custom mix colors.
For instructions bring your wood to any repcolite or port city paints store and let us see what you re doing and tell you the best way to get there.
Apply subsequent coats of stain.