b"This bespoke timber feature wall is Interior staining stain washed with Resene Colorwoodin Resene Breathe Easy. application tipsInteriorsDampen the surface by spraying a light mist of clean and some are more appropriate The stainfor certain parts of your home. water onto the timber toreduce absorbency. A gloss finish will be easiest to Be careful not to use old clean and best for high-trafficbrushes or rollers with dried-out game areas, while a flat finish will givepaint embedded in the bristles, the most natural matte look. and always pour your stain into a paint tray or pot to avoid Stain preparationpotential contamination of the As stain is semi-transparent, anywhole container.residual marks or blemishes on Resene Colorwood wood stain the surface will be visible in theshould remain wet before wiping Interior wood stains are a great way to showcase timber features inClear on walls, trims and furniturefinished job. Make sure theoff the excess. Ensure the stainyour home. Equal parts contemporary and comforting, the naturalor Resene Qristal ClearFloor onsurface is sanded to remove anyis applied evenlythe longerthe stain is left on the surface,warmth of wood is an homage to nature and brings the outside in.floors. Even when youve optedimperfections, and always sandthe deeper the colour will be. for a natural look, its still good towith the grain of the timber.Take care to avoid lap marksWhy stain? Interior vs exterior stainapply Resene Colorwood firstBrush or vacuum away all theas these will make your finishInterior stains dont just rejuvenateThese are formulated differently,before applying a clear topcoat.sanding dust, and finally wipelook uneven.and enhance interior timber bywith weather resistance being While clear topcoats do protectdown bare timber or old varnish Wipe the surface using ashowing off the timber grain, theythe key difference. For exteriortimber from dust and everydaywith a tack cloth. clean cloth to remove excess protect it from UV, water and mouldprojects like weatherboards, decks,wear and tear, they still let lightstain and have extra cloths damage, as well as everydayfences and furniture, use Resenepass through and cant preventTop tip: For a light, on-trendhandy to replace saturated wear and tear. Interior timberWoodsman. For interior doors,UV light from attacking the surfacelook, try Resene Colorwoodcloths as you go.surfaces are usually overcoatedfloors, feature walls, trims andof the wood. The tinter in ReseneWhitewashthe Resene Leave Resene Colorwood towith a clear finish for furtherjoinery, use Resene Colorwood.Colorwood helps block some ofColorwood We Speak Beachdry before overcoating withprotection (some timbers can beIts available in a range of naturalthe UV light to provide morerange is also an excellenta Resene clear finish. Interior very porous, meaning even dirtyshades as well as vibrant colours,protection than a clear finish. option. These stain colourstains left uncoated have no fingers can leave marks). Thisit has a low odour and can bewashes sit more on the surfaceresistance to blemishes like coating also makes the timbereasily applied with a brush andGloss levelsof the wood than a stain, butwatermarks or coffee cup stains.super easy to dust and wipe clean. the excess wiped off with a cloth.You can vary the sheen level still allow the grain of the Refresh old yellowed and However, if you've fallen in loveon different surfaces if you wish timber to show through.varnished surfaces with Resene with a Resene Woodsman exteriorColorwood Whitewashsimply Resene Breathe Easy clean the surface and apply on stain colour, it can be tinted intotop. No stripping needed.Resene Colorwood interior stain.Resene Light GreywashExtra protectionResene Mid Greywash Resene Colorwood is usually overcoated with Resene Aquaclear or Resene QristalLearn moreResene Dark OakFor more about interior wood stains, visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller or head to www.masterstrokebyresene.com/interior-stains.masterstrokebyresene.com 7"