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We tested each of these wood stains on 7 different types of woods so you can see how it might look on your project:
Simply White is a much lighter white wood stain option. It just slightly lightens the wood’s natural tone and definitely lets all of the natural grain show through. Have patience. Allow adequate time between coats for the wood dye to dry before applying the next coat. This is key to achieving a professional-looking finish. The longer you leave the excess on the surface to soak in the deeper/richer the colour will appear. We therefore recommend removing it after only a minute or two and if it dries too light, you can apply another coat. However, if you apply too much and it dries too dark, it is much harder to sand, strip and then re-stain the wood!
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There’s a huge range of white opaque and semi translucent wood oils, stains & paints Some useful products for achieving white finishes One other thing to keep in mind is that different types of wood look different with the same type of stain. White stain on pine is going to look a lot different than white stain on oak. Wood Stain Guides Used Wood - If the wood is old, it may be painted or varnished. If so, remove any old coatings using a Paint & Varnish Remover first. These coatings will prevent the Wood Stain from soaking into the wood. If the wood has been treated with an oil or wax, wipe the surface down with thinners or mineral spirit to remove this. After removing the old finish, sand smooth with #100 Fine Sanding Pad.
Once you applied your desired amount of coats, give the dye a few days to settle before touching it up or making any further changes. Staining your wood project leaves the natural grain showing it gives the wood a more rustic and unique appearance.Whitewash paint has better overall coverage. It covers the entire wood piece so it appears more uniform and less unique and rustic. You’ll see less of the wood’s natural tone and perhaps only subtle grain will show through. The main difference between this and Simply White is that this has a glossier finish, I assume due to the built in polyeurathane. New Wood – Needs to be sanded first to create a lovely smooth finish prior to applying the Wood Stain. Sand first with 120g sandpaper, then with a #60 Coarse Sanding Pad (240g sandpaper), and again with #100 Fine Sanding Pad (320g sandpaper). This process will help even out the surface, creating a lovely smooth finish for the stain to absorb into. If you are looking for the perfect white wood stain color for your DIY furniture project, here are the 3 biggest options on the market tested on 7 types of wood each!
If you want to whitewash on paint, then the whitewash paint method is preferred because using a stain over paint or any other surface with a sealant might not work well because it won't be able to enter the wood. After wiping off the excess Wood Stain, you’ll need to wait for about 10 minutes for the stain to thoroughly dry. Once it’s dry, a second coat can be applied if desired; applied in the same way as the first.
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