As a home building material, wood offers natural color, texture and grain. Stain allows its beauty to shine through in varying degrees. It also proves easy to apply and resists peeling.

Choosing Stain Colors and Types

Many homeowners keep the architectural style and setting of their house in mind when choosing stain colors. For example, a semi-transparent green stain over cedar clapboards would create a rustic effect on a Craftsman in a wooded setting. And a solid gray stain on a coastal Colonial recreates the flat appearance of paint during that era but won’t turn chalky or peel thanks to the benefits of modern stains. JW Design's helps you select stain colors that are right for you or we can create custom colors.