staining finished pine HELP
#1
staining finished pine HELP
I have a light colored pine table from an inexpensive "by the room" type furniture store. Im not sure what it's finished in but I swabbed a test patch with nail polish remover and it turned from semi-gloss to matte. I want to stain it darker so do I have to strip it chemically or will a sanding do the trick?
#2
petequint,
As George will attest, almost all current made furniture is finished in one or maybe two coats of lacquer. The mfg use lacquer cuz it dries so fast - 'get it covered, get it boxed, get it sold'.
The only way to stain your piece darker is to strip off all the lacquer down to the bare wood so a darker stain can be absorbed by the wood.
fred
As George will attest, almost all current made furniture is finished in one or maybe two coats of lacquer. The mfg use lacquer cuz it dries so fast - 'get it covered, get it boxed, get it sold'.
The only way to stain your piece darker is to strip off all the lacquer down to the bare wood so a darker stain can be absorbed by the wood.
fred
#4
It can work - you need a 'gel' stin for this o be effective.
Be advised you ned to use an aerosol for the finish coat - brush applied finishes will tend to move the applied stain.
Be advised you ned to use an aerosol for the finish coat - brush applied finishes will tend to move the applied stain.