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This post may contain affiliate links, which means that we earn a small percentage of each sale. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Working on a project made from plywood? Here is how to stain plywood so you get the perfect finish the first time! Plywood is super popular for woodworking, especially as prices have increased. This is because you can get one piece of plywood and cut it down to many shapes and sizes, which is often cheaper than buying many boards. Plywood is not always pretty, though. Plywood can come in any wood species, but can also be stained to get the look you are going for. Let’s talk about how to stain plywood so you can do it right the first time!

Is plywood easy to stain?

Plywood is easy to stain but not necessarily easy to stain with a consistent finish. Plywood is made of layers of thin wood glued together. This can result in mixed quality of wood. There is also often a variation in the dryness of the wood, which can lead to stain being absorbed more or less in certain spots, causing splotches.

What kind of stain do you use on plywood?

You can use any kind of stain on plywood – water-based, oil-based, gel stain, or even a DIY natural wood stain.

How do you darken plywood naturally?

You can use household items to naturally stain plywood! We have tested a bunch of methods:

Is gel stain good for plywood?

Gel stains are thicker than more watery stains. Gel stains tend to take more evenly on soft wood, including pine wood!

How do you prepare plywood for staining?

You will want to sand your wood well before staining it. Most wood has a slight coating on it straight from the store or is uneven, which can make it hard to absorb stain evenly.

Then, wipe your wood clean of any dust or debris.

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If you plant to have exposed end grain (the cut ends of the wood), sand them with a higher grit sandpaper than the rest of the project. Get them as smooth as possible to have the stain take the same as it does on the other faces of the board.

Do you need to treat plywood before staining?

You can 100% stain the bare wood of a plywood board as-is. However, this wood tends to take stain in a more splotchy way. So, applying a pre-stain wood conditioner can help to even out the absorption of the wood stain. Think of it like your skin – if you’ve ever gotten a spray tan (haha), you will know that the fake tan absorbs darker into areas of dry skin – like knees and elbows.

That makes those areas splotchy looking.

If you apply a lotion first, it will even out the base skin (AKA unfinished wood) layer. Then, there aren’t dry spots to absorb more color, and you get a more even finish!

What is the best wood stain for plywood?

The best wood stain colors to use really depends on your style and the look you are going for. In general, I prefer something with more coverage – more opaque – on pine. We have tested TONS of wood stains and laid them out for you to decide what you prefer.

Check out the best wood stain colors on plywood!

How to stain plywood

Sand wood with fine grit sandpaper until smooth Wipe clean with a tack cloth or other clean cloth Apply pre-stain wood conditioner in the direction of the grain with a clean cloth or paint brush Let sit for 30 minutes Wipe off any excess conditioner Stir your stain to be sure the pigment is evenly mixed in. Apply stain directly on top of the conditioner Wipe off excess (wiping sooner will result in less color coverage versus letting it sit for longer) Let dry Apply wood sealant

How do I stain plywood a consistent color?

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If you are having trouble with your plywood coming out splotchy, you most likely have an uneven wood. Sand it well, with a fine grit sandpaper, then apply a wood conditioner. Follow the directions on the can and follow up with the stain of your choice. If the stain still looks splotchy, choose something a bit more opaque with fuller coverage rather than something more transparent. This usually helps!

How many coats of stain is necessary?

I usually only do one coat of stain on my wood projects. However, you can easily do two coats if you prefer a darker color or more coverage.

Video demonstration

Check out our video showing step-by-step how to stain plywood!

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