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Generally there are two reasons people will choose to stain their wood. For interior wood it is for asthetic purposes. The wood is stained to a color that matches the general decour of the space in which the wood will be used.

For exterior wood, in addition to the asthetic benifits, the pigment in the stain will help to proitect the wood from UV damage caused by the sun.

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Wood stains are used on wood that has been made into a piece of furniture, if you wish to preserve the 'wood' look. Many people do this and leave it as is, some prefer it covered with clear varnish.

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When you have a nicely finished piece of wood, and you wish to bring out the look and texture of the wood for effect.

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