Home & Garden Architecture

How to Fix an Uneven Stain

By Home & Garden Last updated Thursday, July/04/2024

1). Purchase a gel stain in a color that blends with your current varnish. Gel stain contains less solvent than other stains, so it does not require deep penetration into wood to create its color. This means gel stains can be applied on top of regular varnish to even it out.
2). Rub your gel stain onto the wood surface you are trying to even out. Apply more to light areas and less to dark areas. This will counterbalance the dark and light inconsistencies in your original coat.
3). Remove the gel stain by rubbing it off with a clean rag. Make sure to make even strokes that align with the grain. This will ensure that any streaks (if any) will not be overly apparent against the grain. If you are working with a large area, try breaking the project into sections so you do not have to rush to remove the drying stain.

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