I would like to restain a table to a real dark chocolate brown. It very light honey colored now. Do I have to strip the old stuff off or can I just stain over it? And if so how would I go about doin it?
2007-08-04 14:22:52 · 10 answers · asked by annynoumous 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
just sand the surface enough to give it some tooth. In other words sand it enough to remove the top surface oils, any finish, dirt, etc. It is not necessary to sand the original stain out.
2007-08-04 14:31:01 · answer #1 · answered by outofmymind 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If there is a sheen to your table then there is a varnish on there and it will need to be stripped off, after that lightly sand all areas and apply the stain. Allow to dry and then apply a varnish with your sheen of choice, lightly sand re apply, lightly sand again and repeat. Three coats are the normal recommendation.
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2007-08-04 15:21:20 · answer #2 · answered by comrad_420 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are poly eurathanes on the market that have a stain mixed into them, Varthane comes to mind. It can be applied over a sanded previously finished surface. The more coats applied the darker the finish.
2007-08-04 14:31:05 · answer #3 · answered by uncle bob 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
IF IT HAS A GOOD SMOOTH FINISH ON IT NOW YOU CAN JUST PUT A DARKER ONE OVER IT BUT IF IT IS WOREN SOME OR ALOT OF STRACHES ON IT YOU WILL NEED TO STRIP IT FIRST I KNOW I HAVE DONE IT BEFORE THE STAIN ON THE OLD FINISH WILL BLEED THROUGH AND MAKE IT UNEVEN IF YOU JUST TRY TO COVER IT UP I HOPE THAT HELPS YOU
BETTY
2007-08-04 17:17:09 · answer #4 · answered by betty195053 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the finish is dull then by all means add a darker stain. i prefer gel stains... wipe on and wipe off - repeat...
if the finish is glossy you will have to sand it.
don't sweat it - have fun!
2007-08-04 16:30:54 · answer #5 · answered by stevesherri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will have to be stripped first, and lightly sanded too. You can use a commercial liquid stripper then a scraper, then get to sanding. It's major work, especially if it has any carving or details in it.
2007-08-04 14:31:08 · answer #6 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Purchase a stripper and some sand paper the trick is use a pre-conditioner. don't forget to clear coat it after you choose the right color. gl
2007-08-04 14:39:32 · answer #7 · answered by alonetogether 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i would...if there is some sort of clear finish on it like varnish or poly. then you have to remove it first...with a table there probably is...
2007-08-04 14:29:11 · answer #8 · answered by MomOf4 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah you definitely want to strip the old stuff off, it at all possible, otherwise you will be disappointed with the outcome.
2007-08-04 14:33:08 · answer #9 · answered by always wonderin 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Combine outofmymind's answer with Uncle Bob's answer, and you have it covered.
2007-08-04 14:56:53 · answer #10 · answered by Kurtis G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋