The real reason your wood stain looks uneven has nothing to do with skill.

Has anybody successfully stained Southern Yellow Pine flooring? What did you use? Our 109 year old floor in the kitchen is a bit beat up. We want to sand it and seal it with poly, but stain it darker ...

Have you ever used a stain to change the appearance of a piece of bare wood in your home? Did the job turn out like the finish you see on high-end stained cabinets or other furniture? My guess is that ...