Is the wood varnished and would I be able to stain it?
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They come with a finish on them. Not sure if is varnish or laquer or what but you'd have to sand it off to stain it.
1827049
The one we received was raw wood. My son wanted it unfinished so he could finish it himself. The surface was very clean and only needed light sanding in preparation for finishing.
2020392
The wood is pre-treated with a clear waterproofing. I think the instructions stated that it can be stained.
2262248
It looks like wood but is smooth like it might be sealed with a light laqour coating. It is definetely not varnished.
2275542
You cannot stain this piece as it is not a real wood surface, but vinyl. With a good primer you may have some luck painting it.
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Honestly, aside from sanding it all down and starting over, I'm really not sure. I think I'd be a little worried about the top of the table simply because it has a very pretty, symmetrical design and I'm not sure what staining would do to it? I will say, however, that the table is a deep rich brown, not at all what I would consider a medium or light stain. Hope that helps.
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It appears to already have a natural finish. The stain might not soak in unless you do a pre-process.
497809
Not easily. It's a clear hard satin finish over stained wood. You'd have to sand it lightly to get any paint to cover well.
860808
Yep! Painted or not. If you are going to stain, you want to let it dry completely, like two days, before trying to stick to the wood. Also, make sure there isn't saw dust before you start sticking.
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as far as I can tell its pressboard with a laminate covering so you may be able to paint it but I doubt it will accept a stain or varnish
1115596
I'm pretty sure it is pressed wood with a dark stain. Despite this, it is an attractive piece. It does not look cheap.
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It is stained wood. I would not recommend it for rough weather conditions. The wood is soft and light.
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The wood has a stain applied also some sort of finish. It's well crafted and heavy. Make sure cabinet is mounted on a stud for support
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Hi Karen,This piece doesn't have any sort of sealant on it. The wood is fairly light and you should be able to stain it but don't take my word on that. I don't do much on that front.
1250739
Hi K, unfortunately it's not real wood. It's a pressed wood with a veneer finish, so you couldn't stain it. It was actually good you asked just now, my contractor who is building cabinetry in my family room is here and I took it in to ask him. He said if you like it that much you could find the assembly plans and have it custom made because its such a simple design. I don't know what kind of price he was talking though, or if you're that interested in it. Please let me know if I can answer anymore questions for you.
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It looks like oak and could have been stained. I chose a varnish without stain. Ot seems sturdy.
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It is a stained wood. It could be Redwood but am not sure. Mine is just over one year old but seems to be holding its color. Kind of flemsy achores thought! I hope this helps.
2014292
It can be stained. The wood is not "finished" and I have used a stain like preservative on it since I leave it out all winter and the wood accepts it well. Paint would seal the wood and I believe that would promote premature rotting.