Image Credit:Praweena/iStock/Getty Images Restaining your dresser, coffee table or other piece of wood furniture is a good way to give it a second life and bring it into harmony with your changing decor. If you want to restain to a lighter color, you will have to strip the old finis...
I am first and foremost a die hard “wood lover.” Older pieces that are constructed of wood we just don’t see much any more in new, affordable furniture…walnut, cherry, mahogany, teak, rosewood deserve to show off their wooden beauty. However, I’ve also painted many, many pieces. ...
While you may be tempted to restain any piece of furniture, make sure to choose one that is in great condition. This will ultimately save you time and money in the long run. How to Darken Wood without Stripping How to Darken Wood without Stripping This is a modal window. The media ...
All that’s left to do is to stain the pine wood with a paint brush. You may restain it to get the color you want, and you may also seal the stain with a protective layer of polyurethane for best results.Ultimately, I am positive that anyone can learn how to stain pine wood. In...
If you’re looking to update your stairs, there are many ways you can do that: take up the carpet, install a carpeted stair runner, paint, restain, replace the railing, build a new banister/newel post, add fabric to the risers, plus more ideas here. But if you’re looking to make...
Since we just finished applying caustic chemicals to the wood, I always like to apply a wood conditioner to the surface before I restain the piece. Use a paint brush to brush on the conditioner, just like you would with new stain. ...
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...
Check out How to Restain a Deck Without Stripping for more tips.Clean Deck Before StainingBefore staining a deck, it should be cleaned. A new deck only needs a light wash down, unless it is covered with tree pollen, in which case soap, water, and a scrub brush may be necessary. ...
Since this is one of the most frequently asked questions I get, I’d like to share with you my tips and steps on how to paint cabinets with a paint brush and get a near-perfect finish. It sounds like a lot of work (and perhaps it is), but ask yourself this: How often ...
We have an old wood table that has been used and abused for years. Bringing it out over the holidays for card playing, I commented how badly damaged it was and wished I knew how to remove the hideous white heat stains that marred the top. While talking I’m quickly covering the surfac...