Mixing minwax stain colors

Working on a stain project in your home? I created a neutral & beautiful Minwax stain mixture by combining colors. I'm sharing how I did it!

How to maintain a seamless wood finish throughout the home for a cohesive look. I’ve been asked the last couple months more than anything else about creating this custom finish on all the wood tones in our home. I prefer to mix my own stains to get that perfect combination. Years ago, I started out […]

Elevate your woodworking projects with four captivating shades of light wood stain! Transform furniture, accents, and home decor with these stunning hues that enhance the natural beauty of the wood grain. Find your perfect shade and get ready to create stunning pieces with these light wood stains!

Don't miss the secrets to my customized wood stain shade. - One of the most common questions I get asked is about my go to wood stain shade. I love using Minwax wood stain, but in true Angela fashion, I like combining colors to create my own customized wood stain shade. Don't miss the secrets to my customized wood stain shade. So that you can use it in your DIY projects too.

DIY Open Shelving Open shelving is one of the easiest DIY projects for any room. If you’re nervous about starting your first DIY project, today’s the day to take the plunge! We decided to renovate our kitchen after we moved in so we had our cabinets painted white. I absolutely love white, but our…

Sharing our favorite wood stain colors for our home. A tried-and-true combination that gives a gorgeous weathered, raw wood look every time!

Everywhere I look I see people whitewashing something. Furniture, fireplaces, mantles and more are being whitewashed to create a naturally rustic and airy look.…

If you’re in the market for wood stain I’m sure you have come to realize that there are so many options to choose from. It’s hard to know how each color of stain will show up in your space, which is why I wanted to share a few of my personal favorite stain colors with you to save you the hassle. I recently finished a few big projects in my own home where we used wood stain to revamp our kitchen cabinets.

Couldn't find any good examples of stain colors on red oak so I made them! I am looking for a medium stain with less orange undertones, and have found combinations of stains to be the best bet. Keep in mind the oil based poly will make the stains a bit darker and a bit more honey colored. The difference between no poly and oil based poly (2 coats) is shown for each stain combination so you can see how it changes. Colors: classic gray, weathered oak, special walnut, provincial, jacobean…

Staining pine with a beautiful finish can be tough but it's much easier when you use the best stain. I tested oil-based stains, water-based stains, and gel stains to find the best stain for pine.