Faux Stain
Ditch the messy, smelly, unpredictable nature of traditional stain! You can have the look of stain in ANY COLOR you want, in a fraction of the time with our favorite “faux stain” technique.

It’s perfect for anything that has the appearance of wood grain, even if it’s not real wood (you can’t do that with traditional stain!)—everything from furniture to kitchen cabinets to home decor. Here’s a little inspiration for you:
Now that you’re duly inspired, check out the how-tos of some cool painted fabric projects:
The Nuts and Bolts of Faux Staining
We shared the nuts and bolts of the faux stain technique in this blog post.
Rustic Industrial Table Made from a Giant Spool
If you like learning from videos, this post is for you!