How to Choose a Stain © 2006 Publications International Before staining a piece of furniture, brush a little finish on an inconspicuous area to see how the finished wood looks without a stain. Wood is a beautiful material, but not all wood is equally beautiful. The choice woods are pr...
Staining wooden furniture is a great way to revive it if it’s looking old or dull. You can bring your furniture back to life by simply restoring the original staining. Or you can give the piece a whole new look by picking a stain in a different color and tone. However, making the s...
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 use any harsh chemicals, acids or bleach, but it does take a bit of time and...
Using some simple techniques and a good-quality stain, you can get the job done in no time. The“No Stripping Stain Method” is my go-to method for most of my furniture makeovers. Take a look at these furniture makeovers, all have been finished with paint and the “No Stripping ...
from stain or filler not removed in stripping to ink stains and water spots. It works well for blotchy areas and for slight overall lightening, but it won't change the color of the wood drastically. Before you use a stronger bleach on any piece of furniture, try laundry bleach; it usuall...
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 finish or paint on your piece of wood furniture. ...
Whether it’s a garage sale find or a chair or dresser you already own, a fresh coat of paint can give new life to outdated or tired-looking furniture in your home. Safety Notice: Whenever operating spray equipment, take proper safety precautions, stay alert, and be mindful of...
Wood stainsneeds 24 to 48 hours to dry, but this may vary depending on the deck and wood. The time that it will take for the stain to dry will also depend on the temperature and humidity in your location. Once the stain is dry, you can put back your furniture and start entertaining...
A note on grain: If you use Woodluxe Solid stain, the wood grain will be completely covered, but you will still be able to enjoy some of your outdoor wood furniture’s natural texture. Step 4: Dry & Maintain Let the furniture dry in a clean, dust-free, well-vent...
limited PPE, but another benefit of the summer season is the perfect dry weather to take ourDIYs outside. Well-ventilated outdoor spaces are perfect to finally tackling that vintage piece you've been hiding in the garage. Follow along below for our streak-proof way to stain wood furniture....