STAINING PINE OAK

I have solid pine door frames architrave's [and skirting]
I want to hang oak doors[ or get them hung..haha]...The door frame and architraves have knots in the pine[ some in skirting]..What's the easiest and most effective way of obliterating the knots please..to then apply stain..and will they come through at any time?
ALSO what do you advise as regards materials to use please[ brand names please]
Thank you for your experience.[ very much appreciated!].

Asked by Andrew on 26th Jul 2024
Expert Trade Answers
"Hello,

You can apply knot stabiliser to help prevent knots working loose over time, but they will typically still be visible through stain, as the purpose of stain rather than paint is to maintain the appearance of the wood grain.

Hope that helps,


Phill"
Answered on 11th Aug 2024 - Member since May 2024 - report
"Ensure each layer (knotting solution, primer, stain, and topcoat) is fully dry before proceeding to the next step.
Work in a well-ventilated area and follow all safety guidelines on the product labels.
Test the stain on a small, inconspicuous area first to ensure the desired color is achieved.
By following these steps and using the recommended materials, you can effectively obliterate the knots in pine wood, apply stain, and achieve a durable, beautiful finish."
Answered on 4th Aug 2024 - Member since Aug 2024 - report
"You can’t get rid of the knots if you want knot free change them"
Answered on 26th Jul 2024 - Member since Jan 2019 - report
"Hi Andrew I would use Ronseal knot blocker, after applying you will not see the knots !

Cheers, Zac"
Answered on 26th Jul 2024 - Member since Mar 2024 - report
"If your staining you can't really hide them but to stop any remaining sap etc Ronseal knot stop is great also I find "Sikkens" woodstains the best and long lasting.
Hope this helps"
Answered on 26th Jul 2024 - Member since Jul 2024 - report
"Hi Andrew.
If these knots are in the places where the door is fixed, it is not possible to remove them because the wood will become weak. However, if they are in places where nothing is fixed, they can be removed and any wood putty can be applied, then the paint can be applied. The best paint is lacquer, which gives the wood its color and has light or dark shades.
Regards"
Answered on 26th Jul 2024 - Member since Jun 2024 - report
"Zinsser Bin Aqua is our go to for sealing knots and other problems like smoke damage"
Answered on 28th Jul 2024 - Member since Jan 2024 - report
"You cant replace the knots their natural,you can just stain them the same colour as doors or buy oak architraves to suit and replace"
Answered on 28th Jul 2024 - Member since Feb 2023 - report
Find Tradespeople, compare up to 3 quotes!
It's FREE and there are no obligations
Ask a Trade
Got a question that only a tradesperson can answer? We have thousands of trades ready to answer any question you may have.
Ask your question
Ask a Trade

Are you looking for advice on a DIY project or have a question for our tradespeople?

We'll email your question to tradespeople who are skilled in your chosen category.

Your question will be made public - please do not include any personal details.

{{ first(ask.errors)[0] }}

By continuing you agree to the Community Guidelines.

Report Content

{{ first(reportForm.errors) }}

Thank you

Your report has been created and will be investigated shortly.

Ready to get a price for your home improvement project?
Get started

Over 1 million homeowners and over 50,000 tradespeople
use MyJobQuote nationwide each year