Historically, craftsmen would stain interior woodwork and then tint each layer of varnish to achieve an appearance much like an old master painting. The stains available off the shelves of your local paint store today take shortcuts to achieve an approximation of the old techniques. Although they are easier for a novice to put on, they do not look as rich and complex as the original method. At Home Front, we custom mix the stains and tinted varnishes to restore the woodwork to its intended beauty.