Stained Pine Trim. Some areas will absorb lots of stain, others that won't. First, its grain is unevenly dense. With the right technique, you can make this inexpensive wood look like a million bucks.
Softwoods, like pine and fir, have a pore structure that prohibits them from taking stain evenly.
I am looking at burnished walnut which is slightly warmer than the pecan. Staining pine boards or plywood can be tricky. It usually has wide grain lines, meaning that it will have an informal appearance if stained. With the right technique, you can make this inexpensive wood look like a million bucks. If you are using pine or oak for trim, it is necessary to stain them. I know pine is difficult to stain but the trim is all pine and seems to look uniform. The perfect partner match for trimming out your windows and doors when using our quarter log siding! Like any other type of pinewood, radiata pine looks best in its natural state.
