How to Color Wood

Some timbers look fine with just a clear varnish, oil, or waxed finish. However, others don't - the wood may not be the color you want or they may have shade variations that need to be evened out. If you want to change or enhance the color of, say, a piece of furniture,floorboards or a door, or flooring without obscuring the pattern of the grain, there's a wide range of products to choose from, but there are important differences betweendyes, stains, and varnishes.