Yes, you could choose to strip the finish and restain the wood, but that’s much more hassle than using chalk paint. Because the natural wood that’s left has a lovely reddish color, the paint color chosen is a darker blue (when distressed later, the red will come through in ...
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 opacity of the oil-based paints can hide the grains. ...
You have to remove the finish from a previously finished piece of wood before you can restain it, and you can do this either by sanding or stripping it with chemicals. After stripping, enough of the old finish may remain in the wood grain to eliminate the need for resealing, but because...
applyafterthe clear wax and in small amounts. Chalk paint is very porous and will really soak up the darker waxes, so this will prevent that and give you a bit more control. If you use too much, add a little clear wax to remove it. Continue to work it ...