Staining wood is a intricate process because different pieces of wood absorb stains at various prices. Because of the inconsistency in absorption rates, you need to always practice your staining technique on a piece of scrap wood to test for color and texture. The wood will look dark and blotchy in case you do not eliminate enough stain until it dries. Removal is a simple, but delicate process if you have excess stain just on small areas of the wood. In case you have excessive wood stain over the whole wood, you must sand the wood and begin the staining process again.
Excess Stain Through the Wood
Sand the wood with 100-grit sandpaper by hand using a sanding block. Sand with the wood grain and operate till you eliminate all of the wood stain. It is possible to try to sand just the areas with surplus stain, but this method usually results in less than stellar results.
Clean the sanded surface to eliminate any dust. Use a vacuum or compressed air to blow off the surface.
Wipe the sanded surface with a damp sponge to remove any remaining dust residue to prevent it from contaminating the wood stain during application. Permit the surface to dry before implementing any stain.
Apply stain to the sanded surface with a sponge brush or rag. Let the stain to penetrate the wood until the proper shade is reached. Wipe off excess stain with a clean rag. The longer the stain remains on the forests surface, the darker it will become.