On 3/24/2018 12:16 AM, Leon wrote:

Gel stains help some, too.

Or dyes. Maple is notoriously difficult to stain.

I have a question. I have only used dyes on a couple of
projects, on white oak. I needed deep dark.

Anyway, have you used dyes on maple? Is that the solution?

Once, anyway. I'm no expert. I'd rather just varnish or oil it.


I to try not to stain. :-)





Same here. Good latex paint covers in one coat.