Q: Can we stain pine?
A: You can stain pine. It is difficult because of the rapid absorption, it tends to blotch. The idea is to stain small widths, maybe a few boards from one end of the room to the other. There are also pre treatments on the market which are suppose to make this easier and more even on soft woods. I have never used them.
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