Beech simply will not accept stain very evenly, also known as blotching. Fortunately, there are a few ways to color beech without living with a blotchy and unsightly color. ... Use a gel stain on the bare wood, especially if you want a significant color change.

Can you stain beech worktop?

Thanks. Absolutely, all wooden worktops of quality will be wood all through so you can treat it as such. If the top gets too stained you can sand it down with fine sandpaper and retreat it with oils or even coloured oils.

What wood should you not stain?

Staining is not always advisable, but it can solve a lot of problems. Before you stain any piece of furniture, take a good look at it. If it's made of cherry, maple, mahogany, rosewood, aged pine, or any of the rare woods, the wood should probably not be stained; these woods look best in their natural color.