Red root oil vs. Pilkington English red

[Keavin Nelson]

Staining wood is more art than science, with all the variables involved. The post was intended to just show relative color on the same wood, certainly not taken to a finished condition.

[Tom Flanigan]

Originally Posted by keavin nelson

Staining wood is more art than science, with all the variables involved. The post was intended to just show relative color on the same wood, certainly not taken to a finished condition.

I mix my own stain from powders. I can get exactly the color I am looking for mixing my own. Some have had success with mixing stain with the finishing oil but I don't do that. I believe stain in the finish muddles and inhibits bringing out the full impact of the grain. I stain to get the color I want and then do the iterations of applying the finish. I have found that this works best for me.