Post #244568 by jpmartdog on Sun, Jul 23, 2006 10:03 AM

I would use a paste stain as opposed to a liquid stain. Apply it with your fingers precisely where you want it. Because it is a paste, it will not travel or soak in as uncontrollably as a liquid stain. Using your fingers you can apply it to surfaces, as opposed to cracks or end grain. Remember that any end grain will appear much darker. Any excess paste stain can still be wiped off with a rag. A second coat may be necessary to achieve desired darkness!