Different wood densities: Wood types with a porous grain like pine, birch, or cherry naturally absorb stain unevenly.

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Cabinetry (and wood flooring) made of maple, birch and coniferous wood such as pine or fir are difficult to stain evenly and look best when left in their natural hues.

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The cellular structure of the wood controls, to a very large degree, how easy or hard it is to achieve stunning results when you apply a colored penetrating stain.