This “new-to-me” process may have changed my mind completely. I am going to share how to strip furniture without stripper. I picked up this mirror at a thrift store many months ago. It was the only piece I had to try this technique on. The process that I am going to talk about ...
Oiled Wood Oiled wood surfaces have a warm, soft glow and require only an occasional application of furniture oil to keep them looking nice. Be careful never to wax an oil finish. Wax blocks the pores of the wood, causing it to dry out and become brittle. To remove white spo...
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Once you’ve completed the sanding, you need to clean up your work area to get ready for the next steps. A messy workspace can create dust and debris which will mix with the stain, ruining the finish. Use a brush and vacuum to remove dust from the furniture area. Pick up the plastic...
Outdoor furniture is made from many different materials—such as wicker, wrought iron, aluminum and plastic—but wood is by far the most popular. Whether you go with a stain opacity that allows your wood furniture’s natural grain to show through or opt for an opaque sol...
I used the same Pre-Stain wood conditioner by MinWax as I had used on our old farmhouse dining table, just so that the stain I wanted to use would be more even. Even though it’s an extra step, this wood conditional really does help and make a difference to the finished stain quality...
Terrifying, right? But it’s an old table that we have shoved in a corner so with fingers crossed, I decided to take the chance and give it a try. Success! How I Removed Heat Stains From Wood Furniture I outlined the steps below in case you’d like to give this a shot too. It’...
No. While I have not tried this method, the consensus seems to be that oven cleaner does not strippaintfrom furniture, just stain. If you have a painted piece, it is best to work with a conventional paint stripper likeCitriStrip.
Whether you scraped a knee or got your period, bloodstainscan be a royal pain to remove. But ER nurses swear by a simple trick you can try at home. How can you remove blood stains from your clothes, sheets or — worse — furniture? Don't panic. First check your label to be sure ...
Wood stain Wood varnish 220 grit sand paper 150 grit sandpaper Tack cloths Paintbrush Gloves Step 1: Prep Your Surface Clean your furniture with a tack cloth to gently remove any dust or grime from the wood. Sand with a 220 grit sandpaper to open the wood and make it easier for stain to...