Strip off the old clear coat finish with either a liquid or gel stripper. Clean the surface with alcohol. Once dry, try a small amount of the new, darker stain on an inconspicuous area to check for proper color. Once determined, apply the new stain (preferably an oil-based stain). When the stain is thoroughly dry (1-2 days), apply several coats of clear finish. Let dry and you're done.
For a seamless finish, apply the stain before assembling the furniture.
Yes, you can darken previously stained wooden floors by sanding down the existing finish, applying a darker stain, and then sealing the floors with a compatible top coat. It's important to follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper application and drying times.
There really isn't a way to remove a paint thinner stain from wood furniture. You must repaint or re-stain the furniture.
I agree with Charles. I would also sand the piece of wood with the stain a bit then apply the darker stain.
the deck or porch will become darker and darker after every stain u put on
You re-stain with a darker stain. Good luck.
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No, Naptha is not a strong enough solvent to remove wood stain from furniture. Use a paint and stain stripper instead. They are available in environmentally friendly versions along with versions that actually work.
You can try Cabot’s Natural Oak Stain Finish or whatever color you wish to apply. They have a variety of stain colors to choose from but depending on the original color of your furniture whether you want to use the same or stain it with an entirely different color which would be more laborious as you need to do a lot of sanding.
Yes. Make sure you strip all clear finish off down to bare wood and stain. You can re-stain with same or darker color tone, but can't go lighter in tone. In order to go lighter you have to plane the wood down past the stain penetrating layer. good luck with your project.
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Stain guard...we just bought furniture that has Scotch Gard already on it :) Actually, it is both a water repellent, AND a stain inhibitor. For years we have used ScotchGard on winter clothing, and hunting clothing, including boots, as a water repellent. It works great.j3h.