Samples on Your Own Wood
Compare stain on more than one representative board when grain, prior repairs or wood species vary.
Compare stain on more than one representative board when grain, prior repairs or wood species vary.
Ask how the sanding grit and test preparation will be repeated before the chosen stain is applied.
Review a dry trial for color differences or lap marks before deciding how to treat the whole room.
Keep the approved color sample, written labor terms and instructions for caring for the protective topcoat.



In a house near Little Neck Bay with stained millwork, test color on prepared boards and compare the coated result with the existing trim.
Include a coated color trial on any replacement wood next to the old Douglaston millwork.