tried the dish soap but it looks soaked in at this point. It feels a little indented, just a tiny tiny bit. Would staining do the trick on its own or should i sand down first?
You should always sand before painting/staining wood, it helps keep it uniform and soak into the wood better. Good luck to you on your hunt for a matching stain!
E- just saw someone else in the thread (69fart69) with staining tips and their advice is on point
tried the dish soap but it looks soaked in at this point. It feels a little indented, just a tiny tiny bit. Would staining do the trick on its own or should i sand down first?
You should always sand before painting/staining wood, it helps keep it uniform and soak into the wood better. Good luck to you on your hunt for a matching stain!
E- just saw someone else in the thread (69fart69) with staining tips and their advice is on point
thank you