Before you prep, determine the type of wood stain (oil- or water-based) that you’re dealing ... For indoor projects, use interior paint. For outdoor projects, choose an “interior/exterior ...

It dries noticeably faster than most other oil-based stains and comes in many wood colors ... from Saman Interior’s catalog ...

A great wood stain does double duty ... These brushes work best with water-based stains (the only type we test because they’re easier and safer to use than oil-based stains).