Home Garden

How to Stain Window Frames

The window frames in your home accent the overall look and design of your home. Ensuring they are always in good condition and looking their best is paramount to maintaining the look of your home. Treating your window frames with stain is a great way to get them looking wonderful while also ensuring they are protected from the elements.

Things You'll Need

  • Stain
  • Screwdriver
  • Cloth Rags
Show More

Instructions

    • 1

      Shake the container of stain you will use to mix the stain. Stir the stain with a screwdriver to further ensure it is completely mixed.

    • 2

      Apply the initial coat of stain to the window frames. Wipe the stain onto the window frames with a clean rag. Wipe off any excess stain with a second clean rag.

    • 3

      Wait for the initial coat of stain to completely dry.

    • 4

      Wipe on further coats of stain to achieve a darker-looking finish on the window frames.

    • 5

      Rub the surface of the window frames with a clean rag to compress any raised grain and achieve a polish.