I dont know why I didnt just get black paint but Im trying to use black stain on my DIY canopy and its just not taking the color. When I brush it on its black, but then when I wipe (as per directions on can) it just wipes off, leaving only the grain of the wood stained black. Its not the look I was going for.
Is this typical of black stain? I know I might need a few coats, but should I just go get some black paint and be done with it?

Is this typical of black stain? I know I might need a few coats, but should I just go get some black paint and be done with it?
