What is the best type of stain to use on unfinished pine stairs?

ROSE
by ROSE

I had unfinished pine stairs installed. What is the best type of stain to use also what is a good sealant after staining.

  3 answers
  • William William on Nov 16, 2018

    Use a water based stain for inside use. Less odor and easier to work with. Then seal with at least three coats of a water based polyurethane. I prefer Minwax products.

  • Kelli L. Milligan Kelli L. Milligan on Nov 16, 2018

    I am a firm believer in oil for everything wood. You can use a water based stain as long as it does not have a finish in it. Some say stain and finish in one. Stay away from those. Do 2 coats of oil based poly, lightly sand between coats. Very durable.

  • Oliva Oliva on Nov 18, 2018

    If you're working with pine, it's best to use a primer such as Kilz or Zinnser.