wood staining

   / wood staining #1  

swick1

Platinum Member
Joined
Jul 11, 2007
Messages
860
Location
WV
Tractor
John Deere 1026R
I know this isn't tractor related but I need some help. My first son is coming into this world in November and I found a solid wood wardrobe for him. The finish is coming off and I would like to strip it off and stain it again. First question: how do I clean it up?

Second question: what should I seal it with? I want it to be slick to the touch and water resistant.

Thanks!
 
   / wood staining #2  
Sorry I can't help, but congrats on the new son. We have a baby coming next month and it's our first too.
 
   / wood staining #3  
swick1 said:
I know this isn't tractor related but I need some help. My first son is coming into this world in November and I found a solid wood wardrobe for him. The finish is coming off and I would like to strip it off and stain it again. First question: how do I clean it up?

Second question: what should I seal it with? I want it to be slick to the touch and water resistant.

Thanks!

What type of finish (stain, paint)

1.

If stain you can sand down and re-stain (probably not what you want to hear)

Paint ; stripper, heat gun, sanding

2. A urethane should provide a nice hard finish while being water resistant

You could always ask on woodworking web
 
   / wood staining
  • Thread Starter
#4  
It is stained and varnished now. I want to refinish the surface where it looks like the varnish is bubbling up. I was going to strip it chemically and lightly sand it, then re-stain to get an even coat and coat it with urethane. Is this correct?
 
   / wood staining #5  
It is stained and varnished now. I want to refinish the surface where it looks like the varnish is bubbling up. I was going to strip it chemically and lightly sand it, then re-stain to get an even coat and coat it with urethane. Is this correct?

I'd use paint stripper, and then sand it with a medium grit paper and then finer and finer. Find a hidden spot to test the new stain. Then a few coats of varnish or top coat and it should be good for your life time and most of you childs life time.

Wedge
 

Tractor & Equipment Auctions

2004 IC Corporation 3000IC School Bus (A51692)
2004 IC...
2013 INTERNATIONAL 7500 SBA 6X4 DUMP TRUCK (A51406)
2013 INTERNATIONAL...
1999 Toyota Tacoma Pickup Truck (A50323)
1999 Toyota Tacoma...
2009 IC Corporation PB105 School Bus (A51692)
2009 IC...
2014 Ford F-150 4x4 Crew Cab Pickup Truck (A50323)
2014 Ford F-150...
1990 Ford Ranger Pickup Truck, VIN # 1FTCR11TXLUC19238 (A51572)
1990 Ford Ranger...
 
Top