How To Restain Wood Furniture Without Sanding
Can you Restain wood without stripping.
How to restain wood furniture without sanding. Take a look at my very own curated shop here TIP Use a good brush or foam brush a light hand with enough product that it doesnt pull and drag. I used Minwax Polyshades to restain but I brushed it on way too liberally so all of the stain was not absorbed into the wood which did not allow the beautiful wood grain to show through. Professional restorer Rodney Keyser demonstrates this How to tutorial on a unique technique we use on an antique wardrobe to beautifully refinish it without stripping or sanding in under an hour.
If the wood has been recently stained it should NOT be cleaned as the cleaner may remove or dilute the colorants. You want to do this just enough to remove the shine so the Polyshadeswill have something to adhere to. You also want to give your piece a quick light sand with 220 grit sandpaper or sanding sponge.
This one-step stain and finish product transforms furniture without the need for stripping the old finishVisit Ron Hazeltons website for more home improvem. If the wood has been stained but not finished DO NOT scuff or sand. For wood previously stained with Minwax Wood Finish but not yet finished.
You just use your wood-burning tool to heat up the burn in stick so that little melted drops drip off. Spread it onto the surface you are restoring. If the wood is dirty first make sure that its carefully cleaned with Minwax Wood Cabinet Cleaner and a soft cloth.
I like to use a 5050 mix of vinegar and water. Furniture Clean and Prep will evaporate on its own and its sufficient to run a damp cloth over the surface after its application. You want to keep the freshly sanded pores open and an oil cleaner will clog the open pores.
Do not use an oil-based cleaner like an oil soap. Put on the gloves this will stain your hands if you dont and pour a little Stain Restore onto a paper plate. You dont need to try and remove the old finish.
