You can end up with a huge mess of blotchy stained wood in seconds unless you know what to do and take all the steps ...

“I personally have Chelsea Gray interior doors with White Dove ... beyond a coat of paint—Clukies suggests gray-stained and cerused oak doors. “[They] add a more finished feel to an entrance ...

Professionals go to great lengths to sand the bare wood until it resembles glass. You want the wood as smooth as possible before applying stain. This sanding is also a requirement for the final clear ...

Next, stain the plywood in your desired shade ... If you're handy with power tools, you could give old interior doors a glow ...