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Pallet Wood
So you’ve found a beautiful wooden pallet (and checked that this pallet is safe to use for your project), and you’re ready to start your pallet project? The first step is to dismantle your pallet, do not miss our article “How To Dismantle A Wooden Pallet?” to learn several ways of doing it. If you want to give a perfect finishing touch to your project, you’ll have to pass through the staining process of your pallet wood. Staining and finishing your pallet wood the right way can do wonders for your pallet repurposed project, here are some pallet wood staining tips that you’ll find useful if you are a beginner. You could also try to know what wood your pallet is made of with this article. But, what if you know all of that and you are ready to add some color and life to your piece? We’re here to help! Learn Staining Your Pallet Wood: Tips for Beginners here!

Staining Your Pallet Wood - types of stains:

Surface Stains: These fast-drying water-based stains do not penetrate deeper than the first layer of wood cells. They are perfect for use on wood trims, frames, and logs, and spindles, railings, and wood-sided homes.

Shallow Penetrating Stains: Oil-based stains, alkyd dispersion stains, and water-oil emulsions penetrate up to four layers deep and offer excellent water-repellent properties. Quality brands will provide superior longevity and will wear evenly if applied correctly.

PureColor Stains: These water-based stains give all the benefits of oil-based shallow penetrating stains but are easy clean-up and with no toxic chemicals or smells. Comes in 24 amazing colors and they are available at PureColor Inc.

Deep Penetrating Stains: These are oil-based and penetrate about ½” deep into the wood. These stains don’t tend to flake like the others as there is no surface film created during or after application. However, they do leave behind an oily residue.

Staining Your Pallet Wood - Choosing the right stain:

Choosing the right stain for your pallet project is important if you want finished project to make the “wow” effect. Choosing stains are not just about picking a color you like from the color chart - a light brown stain might look pinkish if you use it on redwood! So be sure to test the stain on a sample pallet or inconspicuous area before applying it all over your project.

By the way, here are the main “natural colors” you can find:

Staining Your Pallet Wood: Tips for Beginners DIY Pallet Tutorials
You’ll also have to ensure that the stain you choose is compatible with the wood and other finishing products. A stain that is compatible with wood preservatives, sealants, and top finish will allow greater bonding and keep the finished project intact for years to come.

But some of you may not want the warm honey tones that pallets have, and I must admit that I often prefer soft whites