I am looking for some advice and recommendations with regard to staining the Cherry. Don’t let another project upset you because the stain you thought you would love, you ended up not liking at all. We’ve been wanting to do a wood/stain study for years now and in my head, I wanted to do every type of wood with about 20 different stains each.But with limited resources (not to mention space), we settled on 5 popular species of wood commonly used by DIYers, with 6 different stains; 2 light, 2 medium and 2 dark. The main problem with finishing cherry wood is that it has a tendency to blotch with any kind of stain or tinted oil. Spread the stain on a scrap piece of wood that’s the same type you plan on staining later, and rub it into the wood with a shop cloth. Pages with related products. I have never stained furniture before (what a project to learn on). Get ultra-fast results and rich, even color with Rust-Oleum Wood Care Ultimate Wood Stain. I have read a lot about staining Cherry – and frankly I am confused and concerned. 4.7 out of 5 stars 756. Cherry is a favored wood among furniture builders for its deep richness and for the color that only seems to improve with age. See and discover other items: painting light, wood light > Back to top. Get to Know Us. Wipe any excess stain off of the wood, and look at the color of the stain compared to the natural wood to see if you’re happy with how light it is. Varathane 211797 Premium Wood Stain, Half Pint, Light Cherry. Great for indoor furniture, floors and more. We wood like to stain the Cherry a medium color – darker than natural but light enough to appreciate the grain. $14.22 Only 7 left in stock (more on the way). 4.5 out of 5 stars 157. We tested a variety of natural, light, medium, and dark stains on pine, poplar, whitewood, and red oak to give you plenty of options. This causes some areas to be darker, some lighter and that causes the blotchy look. This post is sponsored by Minwax. It sands to a very smooth finish relatively easily and takes stain to adjust the color quite well. $10.96 Next page. Minwax 63010444 Fast Drying Polyurethane Clear Finish, quart, Satin. This innovative formula creates a beautiful wood patina and completes projects 75% faster than competitive products. Stain your interior wood and protect it at the same time with our interior wood stain. What this means is, the grain in the wood absorbs different amount of stain color at different rates and depths. Our wood dye comes in a variety of shades to suit your home's style and is really easy to apply with a paintbrush. In the United States, most cherry woods that are sold at fine wood suppliers are of the species known as American black cherry.