I want to stain my furniture black do I have to sand everything first.use a primer or what are the steps I need to do?
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I gave my wood a light sanding. Really liked this stain because you didn't have to seal it afterwards.
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if your going to stain black, lightly sand, then apply stain, if using a gel stainof a dark color , i have always just applied the gel, then coated with a good varnish.
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You will need to sand. How much is dependent on the current finish of your furniture. If it is raw wood then go ahead and sand to 150 grit and then apply your stain. If you have a finish on your furniture then you would have to remove that for the new stain to turn out properly. In that case it may be easier to paint.
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Check out this website. This is the method I used and it turned out great! The site I'm listing also links to another tutorial--I recommend reading both. Good luck! http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/09/bathroom-cabinets-makeover-my-first-ever-grown-up-diy-project.html
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Yeah...I can see no reason why you can't paint it. Personally, I just love it the way it is! It shows the natural wood, and will need no repetitive painting. If you want a dark color, then staining is the best choice (but staining usually needs a bit of skill to get it right - without streaks, and pools of color.) Painting would be fine, but you will probably have to paint it regularly cos a rocker will take a fair bit of wear and tear . In my honest opinion, trying to stain it a lighter color is not a good idea - every time I have tried to stain any wood a lighter color, I have always been disappointed with the results. Bottom line - love it for what it is. Furniture, like human beings, like to be what they are....and are unhappy being made to look like something they are not!
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See no reason why you couldn't paint it...depends on what type of paint but I would probably fine sand it first. I didn't really notice an odor beside new furniture smell.
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If you want to highlight the grain dye the surface black. Then sand it. The black wont sand completely off, it will stay in the figured grain, which is essentially end grain. Then dye it with the color.
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No just need to clean them with windex! Only need to sand if you have old drip marks if they were painted before! There is a video you can watch! So simple and no priming involved!
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You do not need to sand. Just wipe the cabinets down with any household cleaner (windex,409,etc).However, if your cabinets are chipped or paint flaking, a little sanding of those areas is recommended.Go ahead lLee Ann and paint. You will love the result of this easy makeover.
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i would recommend sanding only the surfaces that will show. as i recall, the rougher spots on the alder will stain a loi darker than the rest, so you want to achieve a very uniform color on the surface.
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I was wanting to know the same thing. I did find this when I was looking if it helps this is water based Mix soap and water. Mix a few drops of mild soap, like a gentle dish soap, with water to make a water-based cleaning solution good for removing most stains. Add a few drops of white vinegar or a pinch of baking soda to remove odor while cleaning. Test the cleaner. No matter which type of cleaner you use, you will want to test it on an inconspicuous spot first, like under the sofa cushion. Clean it and let it dry to make sure the color doesn't fade or the texture of the microfiber isn't ruined. Apply the cleaning solution. Apply the appropriate cleaning solution for your sofa with a clean, soft rag, and then gently blot the sofa to remove the stain. You may have to reapply the cleaning solution to the rag several times before you completely lift the stain. Never apply the cleaning solution directly to the couch as your goal is to use the least amount of saturation possible to lift the stain. Good luck
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I have you General Finishes Java gel stain on oak stained cabinets in both a kitchen and bathroom. I did not even sand the cabinets and they turned out GREAT.
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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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I looked up DIY chalk paint on Pinterest and found out how to mix my own chalk finish paint (not chalk board paint). The one I use has indoor paint, water, and plaster of Paris. No need to strip or sand the piece. I used an off white paint, and want over it with the minwax dark paste to darken it and age it. It looks especially nice in the grooves and corners. I love finishing furniture this way because you can do even a big piece in one day!
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I think paint it first. I painted mine and the texture is just more durable , better suited to wiping a stain on then off.
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A little Daddy Van's* goes a long way! You only need to apply a small amount with a cotton cloth, and, if your wood is dry and undernourished, allow the polish to sit and penetrate for a few minutes. Then buff any excess from the surface thoroughly with a clean, dry cotton cloth (an old T-shirt is perfect!) Follow these instructions and your furniture will glow with health. The finish will not be shiny. It will look nourished and richer... and your wood will definitely feel loved.
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Definitely before. Sanding will aid in pieces fitting well together. I recommend fine sandpaper with a gentle stroke. This wood is almost like cardboard. This furniture has incredible potential, but only for one with patient hands. Success is found in the one doing the work, not the product. Meaning the product is only as good as the user. Good luck. This stuff is cute if assemblied properly.
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The tutorial I used specified NO sanding (we applied the poly with an old sock). My husband sanded after the second coat of the poly just because the directions on the can said to and you could see tiny scratches in the finish. I'm not sure if it will raise the wood, though.
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Use a light grit sand paper, and give it a light sanding till the black is gone. Then wipe down with damp cloth to remove dust. Coat with vegetable oil, and wipe with paper towel to remove excess. Hope this helps.
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The wood is untreated so it should take stain just fine. You would want to make sure you stain and set before putting together.