Poplar can look awesome if you follow a few steps first by prepping the surface.
How to stain barn door made of poplar wood.
Whether for the bathroom bedroom or laundry room entry deciding to build a barn wood door can ensure added privacy and style.
The tips below are just that tips.
Paint wash finishes and clear finishes are not recommended because of the greenish tint of the wood.
By kevin southwick the wood we know as poplar has many common names such as tulip poplar yellow poplar tulipwood yellow tulipwood tulip tree whitewood and canoewood.
Poplar can be stained to look like cherry with a medium to dark finish.
Ready to install options can be costly and the idea of creating a diy barnwood door may seem intimidating but this guide will teach you how to choose your lumber remove your current door and install a brand new custom barn wood door in just a few steps.
Follow steps three and four to apply subsequent coats of wood stain.
Here s how i stained these sliding barn doors to look like real weathered reclaimed wood.
I played on a scrap piece of whitewood to determine how different stain colors would take to her door.
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A penetrating water based wood stain that s easy to use fast drying and available in 40 custom mix colors.
Things to do and be aware of tip 1.
I sand with 80 gr.
For a deeper color and sheen wait one hour and apply a second coat.
An oil based non drip formula that s ideal for vertical application and can be applied to both wood and non wood surfaces.
In this woodworking video i show you how to stain poplar.
If you ve got the option don t choose poplar if you re going to stain the wood.
Testing in an inconspicuous spot or on a scrap piece of the same wood is key to finding a good color without jacking up the real door.
This will help remove any buildup and help make the color even across the entire surface.
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Optional to help ensure uniform acceptance of the stain and finish use minwax water based pre stain wood conditioner.
After 1 hour the surface is dry to the touch.
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Take finer grit sandpaper of 320 grit or higher and lightly sand the wood after the first coat of stain has dried.
Our standard stain colors on poplar below.