Samples on Your Own Wood
Inwood stain sampling should include different board sections. Before approval, check the dried color with existing woodwork.
Inwood stain sampling should include different board sections. Before approval, check the dried color with existing woodwork.
Fine-grit sanding for Inwood staining should suit the timber and finish. Examine sanding marks before testing the proposed color.
Consistent sanding and a wet edge help keep stain even. Examine the prepared areas before coating rooms that share a doorway.
Save Inwood's one-year staining workmanship coverage mark with the accepted sample. Identify coating details and care requirements.



Look at a coated trial by the window and near the hall entrance. Put it next to the painted casing and any older boards you plan to keep. Check how the shade changes once the room lights are on.
Test the same formula on a replacement block and an original one. Apply the proposed clear coat to both before comparing. Different grain and previous preparation may call for a different tone on the repair.
Choose one spot near the entry and another deeper in the room. If one area has different wood or old filler, include it in the sample. Check the tone alongside the door trim you want to retain.
View a finished trial on each wood species at the landing. Compare both from the apartment door and again from below the flight. Approve separate samples if the surfaces absorb stain differently.
Check usable board depth and inspect where the old color remains, particularly at edges and repairs. Prepare a small trial before deciding. View it with the intended protective coat in the room where it will be used.
Yes. Compare the same stain under the intended protective finish and let it dry before choosing. Record the approved shade and sheen with the estimate.
Save the formula, wood species and finish details. Keep a coated sample if possible so the installer can use it as a reference during the work.
Use the card to narrow the choices, then test the stain on prepared wood. View it in the room beside the flooring and trim that will remain.