Weathered oak stain on knotty alder

The best, most versatile wood stain colors that I used in my home on a variety of projects for a beautiful finish.

Alder is a soft closed grained hardwood which has almost the same grain and color characteristics as Cherry. Color consistency on Alder is better than that of Cherry or Maple. Alder is one of our most common used hardwoods and makes a very warm, elegant kitchen, bath, or study. Not all of our finishes are represented here, however, please browse this selection of our more popular finishes. Note: Some photography may not represent true color and texture.

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

How we picked that perfect stain + the staining process

Shop Minwax Wood Finish Oil-based Driftwood Semi-transparent Interior Stain (Half-pint) in the Interior Stains department at Lowe's.com. Minwax Wood Finish is a penetrating, oil-based stain that enhances wood grain with rich color in just one coat. Ideal for unfinished wood furniture, cabinets,

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Alder is a unique alternative to the traditional oak, maple, and pine, and a great option for the distressed look. Learn how this lesser-known option can fit into your next remodeling project.