Maybe you want to spruce up the stained wood paneling in your living room with a coat of flat wall paint. Either way, it won't take any extra effort to paint over stain than it would to paint over unfinished wood. In fact, it will probably take less effort if you know the tricks o...
Painting previously stained wood can change the entire appearance of a room. Paint will stick to wood surfaces, even those that already have a coat of stain or glossy varnish. The surface has to be roughed up for proper adhesion, so taking the steps necessary to adequately prepare the finish...
Already Stained and Finished Wood If the object you're hoping to stain has been sealed with a topcoat, you won't be able to restain it, but you can go over it with a coating or a colored stain blend. As an alternative, you could color the wood with an oil-based paint, but the ...
Make sure your wood filler had had ample time to dry before you prepare to apply a stain. You can read the instructions on the pack to find out the amount of time you need to let it sit. Step 3 – Prepare the Surface Start by cleaning the wood to make sure there is no paint or...
Paint stripper (optional – this will depend on how detailed your furniture is) Clear Furniture Wax & cloth to finish (or oil) Dust mask How to lighten stained wood: The easiest way to lighten stained wood is by removing the stain. It’s not difficult to do, and you don’t need to ...
Priming before you paint with latex paint takes time, but it will be well worth it to ensure that the latex paint won’t chip or peel. If you’re painting over a stained wood piece, primer will also help prevent bleedthrough from the wood tannins. ...
Have you ever felt like the furniture in your house needed a fresh coat of paint and were afraid to do it? Refinishing can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! In this post, I will show you exactly how to refinish stained furniture the easy way. Whether you’re ...
Read on for the short list of helpful tools you'll need, a step-by-step breakdown of how to to refinish a wooden table, and answers to common questions like whether you can paint over varnished wood (yep) or refinish without sanding (also yep). ...
I like the look of wood grain and its inherent color variations TIP: If you refinish a table with inserts, make sure you strip, stain and finish those at the same time so they will match! Next, Strip Off the Finish Even if you are going to paint, I suggest stripping off the current...
How to Paint Wood Furniture that has Paint, Stain, or Polyurethane on It? I have painted quite a lot of furniture and there are three methods to use.I would suggest reading a few ofmy furniture makeover postsfirst. I recommend one of these 3 furniture painting methods: ...