Wood stains can be used to transform the look and feel of any room. Before Staining Wood - Know what wood type you're dealing with… Hardwoods tend to have a neat, even, finer grain. You can use any stain you like on hardwoods, but you may need multiple coats to achieve the same effect as...Use scraps of wood to raise the doors and cabinets above the work surface. Then, wearing disposable latex gloves, bunch up one of the rag squares you cut and use it to You can use a regular paintbrush to apply stain, but disposable foam brushes are very cheap and convenient, and they do a great job.