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 finish and sand the wood. Stripping and sanding...
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. Once the conditioner has dried according to the product’...
How to remove deck stain properly from your wood before reapplying. No matter how well you protect your stained deck, you may eventually have to strip and restain the wood. If you choose to change the color or brand of stain on your deck, you will have to strip it before applying the...
The good news is that the damage doesn’t need to be permanent, there is indeed a way to repair this and it’s not that difficult nor is there a need for any special products. Even though I was dealing with an old piece of furniture that only held sentimental value, I understand the...