how to stain wood furniture?
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Applying stain
The way you apply the stain depends on the results you want to achieve. One option is to use a sponge or folded cloth to wipe on a stain product, and then apply a finish or topcoat of sealer, varnish, shellac, or polyurethane. Polyurethane is quick drying and provides a durable finish, so it has become the popular choice, replacing the varnishes and shellacs of yesteryear. Polyurethane is available in both satin and gloss sheens.
Another wood-finishing option is to use a product that combines a stain and a durable polyurethane finish in one application. Multiple coats of this product give the wood a deeper color and a more durable finish. Sand lightly between coats. Other options include using polyurethane finish alone, for a natural wood tone on bare wood. Or you can apply a stain, followed by a topcoat of tung oil or paste wax, both of which provide a durable finish that protects the wood and its finish.
When finishing furniture or cabinets, coat all wood surfaces including the inside of drawers and doors to prevent the wood from warping. If you have warped cabinet doors, try this painter's trick: Lay the door on a flat surface, with the bowed side up, and stack books or other weights on the door. Leave the weights in place until the door straightens. Then apply an extra coat of finish to the inside of the door to prevent moisture from penetrating into the surface of the wood and causing warpage.
The process for staining and finishing wood is the same whether the wood is new or stripped:
1. Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands from the stain.
2. Pour a small amount of stain into an open pan or a paint roller tray.
3. Dip a clean sponge, cloth, or paintbrush into the stain and squeeze out the excess.
The pigment in the stain settles to the bottom of the can after several hours. For a more uniform stain job, stir the stain at regular intervals.
4. Using long, continuous strokes, apply the stain to a small area at a time, following the grain pattern of the wood.
Apply stain in the direction of the wood grain.
5. Wipe the wet stain with a clean, dry cloth to even out the application and to remove excess stain.
Repeat for a darker tone.
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Leave a cold glass of water on it. You're almost guaranteed to get a ring stain, especially if the furniture is already finished ;-)
But seriously..there's a procedure here: http://www.ehow.com/how_120_stain-wooden-furniture.html or here http://ca.essortment.com/howdostainfur_ncy.htm or http://www.refinishfurniture.com/stainwood.htm
You get the idea. Just enter "how to stain furniture" in a Yahoo! search, and you'll get more results than you want :)
get a drink with lots of ice in it...then place it on the piece of wood furniture. don't use a coaster! viola!
piss on it
Here is a great website to tell you how to do everything. I've used it before and it is great.
You can go to D.I.Y and ask them or you can get a can a wood stain. It also depends if your furniture id already stained. If it is you may have to sand it down. I'm not sure though, I'm pretty sure. My dad is a contractor/carpender/window istulaer/everything. He's remodling our house and he's had to stain alot of furniture.
God Bless,
Peace!
A lot of variables here. If it's new furniture, then use a rag or a paint brush, applying a couple coats, then put at least two coats of polyeruthane to protect from chips and scratches. And if it's old furniture that you're trying to refurbish, then that's a whole new ball game.
buy the stain you want. READ THE DIRECTIONS on the can.
Put permenant paint on it. I guess.
Finishing UNFINISHED Wood Furniture:
1. Pick out a stain, oil based is easiest to work with! Get a top coat along with some finishing supplies. Such as:
latex "throw away" gloves, a couple of "foam brushes", sand paper (150 for "prep" work... and a 320 sanding pad)
2. Prep out the wood with the 150 (follow the wood grain)
3.Wipe off the dust and then begin to apply the stain with the foam brush. Work on just a section at a time and then wipe off the excess stain with a paper towel.**REMEMBER to mix the can of stain before using**
4.Let dry over night.
5.Begin applying the top coat, again working on just a section at a time. DO NOT WIPE THIS OFF with a towel. Just apply nice even coats and let it cure for about four hours before sanding with the sanding pad (320)
Wipe of the white dust and then re-apply the second coat.
Repeat the above step up until the final coat, (3 coats are recomended)
Now your done!! Good Luck and Good Job!!