I would like to accent the grooves so I am wondering if I have to paint before I wipe it with stain?
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I would paint it first, if I were you.The paper is somewhat porous, and once you seal it with paint, it should help keep your stain nice and even.Best of luck :)
202903
Probably. We wanted it bright white to match the trim and contrast the caribbean blue on the upper walls. Try it both ways on a small piece before you hang it to see what you like best.
202904
I think paint it first. I painted mine and the texture is just more durable , better suited to wiping a stain on then off.
73190
Have used this product on furniture in similar condition. I always use steel wool to remove the old finish, then I use an soft old towel to wipe off the mess. A lovely patina will remain in the deep grooves, but if you don't want that you will have to get down into it with a soft toothbrush.
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Absolutely--I painted my to match my cabinets. First, sand lightly to dull the surface, then paint with two coats. Turned out great. I did the painting before I did assembly.
606914
I stained it but I used a cinnamon color to match my son's existing furniture. I got (minwax I believe) a rub on stain and it was EASY to do & not very messy. They have tons of colors & I picked up at my local Menards. Rubbed it on with a rag and that was it!
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If the existing paint is glossy or semi-gloss, I would suggest priming or at least scuffing it with steel wool. I would not, however, recommend this paint.
671600
I didn't stain but I painted them. I do believe they would come out very nice. Very good quality for a reasonable price. Enjoy
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I don't think you can stain it - it's not wood. With the proper prep work you might be able to paint it. (it has a laminate type coating)
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I would stain the wood first. Then use the wax to give it a nice smooth finish which gives an aged patina. After applying buff buff buff!
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I'm sure you could, however the consistency and over-all dried hardness will be different then usual concrete. So it may not match correctly with surrounding concrete once stained. I used a paint, and it held up well, unsure about stain.
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Yes, you have to do some paint mixing, it is very easy , the instruction inside give you the way step by step to do it
982346
It comes stained... In fact you can smell the stain pretty strongly when unpacked so you'd probably have to sand it down again to paint it.
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I don't worry too much about it. The bottom is going to discolor, but no big deal! Adds to its charm! I just wipe the top and sides as needed. Add a little baking soda to add a bit of grit if it doesn't wipe off easily. But, like I said, I don't worry too much about it.
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Yes, it appears to have a polyurethane stain. You need to go to a paint store and ask for a product that would strip that undercoat and then you should be able to stain it.
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It is the same color throughout. Not a different color on the bottom. I don't think that you will have any problem with staining. I have tile floors and have put them on top of wet floors and never any problems. These are awesome mats and look really nice. Happy Holidays
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cleaner and polish. Use the Cleaner first, or the Finish product will not leave a good look.
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There were marks on the wood that made it too hard to stain. I painted mine.
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It is finished with a dark green stain....I supposed you could apply an additional stain if it were a dark color.