are the sticks sealed? i want to stain them and dont want to have to do too much sanding.
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I received them just like you would get them at a paint store. we made a craft out of them with kids and did not feel they needed sanding. they are not sealed
1029637
They do not appear to be stained. Check the length for what you're looking for because these are shorter than the ones from the paint shop.
1029638
The faces are smooth, the side are rough, some have large and small splinters. The seller said they are made from veneer material - this could account for the warping of many of the sticks.
427980
mine appear to have been turned from a solid piece of some light wood, and then stained dark brown. They are not made of what we old timers call 'beaverboard'
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Mine were sealed and in great condition. You should return them as damaged.
353596
Bonnie - The chairs come unfinished (raw cedar). You then have several options. First just leave them unfinished and they will "gray out" after a couple of years. The other is as fancy as you want you could actually stain and then seal them. The second option requires some ongoing maintenance to keep them looking perfect. Hope this helps.
707254
These are not bare wood, so it would require removing the outer coat of varnish to the bare wood. In order to stain them that would be a bit tedious.
1061427
They are open on top and right side. Left and bottom are sealed. Hope that helps.
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I stained mine and they turned out very nice. You could leave them unstained but I would recommend a few coats of varathane or maybe tung oil to seal them. I used a foam brush to apply the stain and lint free rag to wipe off the excess. I just wrapped the rag around a putty knife to wipe off the excess stain between the louvers and in crevices. It was actually much easier than I expected.
110270
I think that they are unpainted. However they are very smooth, no splintering.
1450138
Yes. It is stained. They come with some kind of sealer on it as well. When you first remove it from the box, the sealer has a strong smell. It only lasts a couple of days. It's nothing to worry about.
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Hello-- I had the same question, did a search and I'm 99% sure it is. To be 100% I'd have to open ours, since they are sealed. Thanks for asking, good question.
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I did not sand mine down and they were fine. I did use TSP, rinsed well and then used windex to get any leftover residue. So far paint has adhered very well. The brush that comes with the kit is amazing but I used an artist brush to go around the hinges so I didn't have to take off doors.
226598
Yes. They are sealed. I always have to cut the end tip with a pair of scissors.
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Should be just fine. If I recall the recommended cleaning is immersion in water and they are sponges. So wet sanding should be possible. I would recommend checking with the manufacturer to see if they'd hold up long term though.
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The advertising info indicates sealed hardwood, but I would think you might damage your cabinets. It might cause the wood to buckle and become misshapen. There are tons of cleaning tips on pinterest, but I've used the magic erasers with a good result.
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The cabinet is solid wood has a natural light wood finish on it. Looks like it has a clear coat sealer on it. You might want to call the company customer service and ask them to be sure. They may even ship you one that has already been sanded with no finish on it. If you don't mind a little work, you could always lightly sand each piece and and apply your stain before assembly.
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Yes. They are stained and then sprayed with lacquer but only need a little hand sanding to scruff up the surface a little to be painted. Use a medium to fine sandpaper (120 to 220 grit) and then spray light coats of water based paint.
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I used treated 2X4s and so far they've been fine except for a little warping. I've been waiting for them to really dry out before staining them.