The Best Stain For Pine // How to Avoid a Blotchy, Uneven Finish

Staining pine doesn't have to be such a pain. I tested popular oil-based stains, water-based stains, and gel stains to see which is actually the best stain for pine - and it's probably not what you'd think. Plus I’m sharing how several popular stain colors really look on pine.
Stains tested with links:
Minwax penetrating stain in Special Walnut: amzn.to/3Wl8gON
Varathane premium wood stain in Early American: amzn.to/3Qm2HMc
Behr fast drying water-based wood stain in English Chestnut: rstyle.me/+T5mRPhGV0TSThec7-wqaoA
General Finishes water-based wood stain in Antique Brown: amzn.to/3wo66U1
General Finishes gel stain in antique walnut: amzn.to/3UnDjXR
General Finishes gel stain in Brown Mahogany: amzn.to/3xY231d
General Finishes gel stain in Colonial Maple: amzn.to/3QpcUYB
General Finishes gel stain in American Oak: amzn.to/4aU7Inr
Varathane Gel Stain in Ipswich Pine: amzn.to/49XBvub
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[@headmeister]

One of the best, most thorough, no nonsense, well-informed videos I've seen on staining pine! You have helped me beyond measure! Thank you so much!

[@LovelyEtc]

Wow, thank you!

[@soarinsuzi7206]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video.

[@LovelyEtc]

You are so welcome!

[@jackiejadow]

Thank you that is very helpful, how would you top coat the gel stain !