How to Make a Homemade Wood Fence Stain

Staining a wood fence is a rewarding process, but it can be difficult to find the correct shade of stain in the hardware store, especially if you are attempting to match the stain to something previously stained. In these instances, it is helpful to create your own stain at home. You can choose the exact color, or blend several colors to create a stain that will suit your project.

Things You'll Need

• Measuring cup
• Bucket
• White vinegar
• Boiled linseed oil
• Linseed oil-based artists' paint in the desired color for the stain
• Gloves
• Paint stick

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Measure 4 cups of white vinegar in a bucket.

   • 2

     Add 7/8 cup (7 oz.) of boiled linseed oil to the white vinegar. Put gloves on to protect your hands.

   • 3

     Add 1/2 cup (4 oz.) of linseed, oil-based artists' paint in the shade you would like to stain the wood to the mixture in the bucket.

   • 4

     Stir the mixture with the stick until it is evenly blended.

   • 5

     Apply the wood stain to the wood as you desire.