How To Refinish Wood
The longer a stain sits on the surface the darker the hue will be.
How to refinish wood. How to Sand and Seal Wide Plank Flooring. I used sandpaper stain and a wood pen. Close the windows and doors to keep dust contained in the room youre sanding.
Pick an oil-based stain in the color of your choice. Refinishing hardwood floors can be a tough yet rewarding task. Sand the table beginning with the coarsest-grit sandpaper 100 grit and sanding in the direction of the wood grain.
It helps to cover my costs. Secondly look over the furniture to determine if there are any dents dings or repairs that may require additional attention in the refinishing process. Furniture oils sink in and protect wood beyond the.
Spray the stripper evenly over the surface and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes. How to Refinish Wood Chairs 1 I started by cleaning the chairs very well with a water and vinegar cleaning solution that I made myself. Gently wipe the floor with a terry-cloth mop or a towel wrapped around a mop head.
Then I cleaned them again using Mohawks Wax Wash Remover to ensure that any wax finish that may have been on the chairs was totally removed. Youll see the old finish start to lift up off the wood. Select your filler based on the grain and cracks present in your wood furniture.
If you want to change the color of the wood add a stain. Host David Thiel offers some tips on using a floor drum sander to get the job done efficiently. Removing the Wood Finish.