Okay, this is the part where you get to be a little creative and have some fun! Dip your rag into the stain, making sure to get it nice and saturated. Then, wring it out so that it's not dripping with stain – you want it to be damp, but not soaking wet.
How to Stain Cheap Pine so that it Looks Amazing
Now, start applying the stain to your wood, using a circular motion to work it into the surface. You can use a lot of stain or a little, depending on the look you're going for. Just remember to always work in small sections, so you can maintain even coverage.
As you're staining, you might notice that the wood starts to absorb the stain at different rates. This is totally normal, and it's actually kind of cool to watch! Just be patient and keep working the stain into the wood until you get the color you want.
