Staining Douglas Fir. Careful preparation and a patient hand when applying the stain are your two best tools in achieving an even finish. Pseudotsuga menziesii is an evergreen conifer species in the pine family, pinaceae. I wipe on a thin coat of zinsser sealcoat.
My husband is trying to stain a table made of douglas fir.
It is not a member of the genus abies). He's experimented on scraps, using penetrating stain and gel stain, with or without conditioner, and is not happy with the results he's. Hi, i have some douglas fir i'd like to use to make a cutting board. It grows to more than 200 feet tall in its native habitat in the west. Check out our douglas fir selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Of course, it will hide the wood grain, but for douglas fir, that probably doesn't matter too much. Despite its common name, it is not a true fir (i.e. I am planning on staining the whole thing dark.possibly ebony or maple.
