There are so many tutorials on the internet on how to lighten stained wood furniture. They go through so many options, steps and endless lists of supplies
A clean deck accepts stain better than a dirty one. Cleaning your wooden deck is part of its annual maintenance. The process removes decaying organic material that might erode the deck surface and prepares the wood for staining. Cleaning the deck also gives you the opportunity to check the woo...
Sometimes, regular dusting isn’t enough to clean grime off wood furniture. Over time, hand oils, cooking vapours and cleaning products can build up to leave a sticky layer on the surface of wood that’s hard to remove. We show youhow to clean grime off wood furniturewith this simple cle...
How to Refinish Wood Furniture, Die-Hard Rules Regardless of “style” or “period” of the piece, I have a few “die hard” rules for stripping and refinishing ANY wood furniture. We all want your project to turn out amazing, so please remember: #1: When stripping old finishes, there ...
Sand the entire piece of furniture with each grade of sandpaper before moving on to the next grade. Between sandings, brush off or vacuum up all sanding debris, and then wipe the wood clean with a tack cloth. Dust or grit caught under the paper can scratch the wood. If there are tig...
Wood furniture is a charming addition to any room of the home. Despite the many perks of wood furniture, one downside is the fact that wood is a dust magnet. No sooner do you get your wood furniture all dusted off, then you see a layer of dust already on
In the next section, we'll tell you the best ways to take care of these objects. Cleaning Wood Furniture Whether your wood furniture is oiled, painted, or polished affects how it is cleaned. It's obvious when wood is painted, but be sure that you know the surface before y...
Clean your furniture with a tack cloth to gently remove any dust or grime from the wood. Sand with a 220 grit sandpaper to open the wood and make it easier for stain to penetrate. Brad Holland Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Clean cloths Hydrogen peroxide Fine-grit sandpaper Mineral spirits Wood stain or oil (to match furniture color) Test in an Inconspicuous Area: Before applying any cleaning solution or technique on the stained area directly, it’s crucial to test it in an inconspicuous spot first. This step ensur...
Clean Your Solid Wood Furniture Regularly Dusting isn’t always enough, though. You should regularlyclean your solid wood furniture as well, using a cleaner specifically designed for wood and the wood finish you have. An all-purpose cleaner can ruin your piece’s finish. ...