• Registered: 2008-04-07
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Topic: Answering Furniture Staining and Finishing Questions #2

Q. I have a dining room set from the 70's that is stained oak. I really hate the stained color and was thinking of painting the set a cream color and sanding the edges to give it an antiqued look. I plan on starting with the hutch. I am going to wash it with TSP, then sand it because it has a shiny finish and then prime it with Killz so the stain does not leak through. Do I need to strip the stain off, or can I paint over it? Should I then sand after the coat of primer, especially the edges to begin the antiquing? Or should I prime, then lightly sand and then antique it after each coat of paint I do?

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  • Registered: 2008-04-08
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Re: Answering Furniture Staining and Finishing Questions #2

Good answer and a good tip :

"You can paint over the stain and finish. Wash the piece with mineral spirits to remove all the grease, grit, and grime. For the shine on the finish, scuff sand it with a green scotch brite pad to knock down the sheen. Use a primer so that the paint has a good surface to bond to. Start sanding after the paint is applied. Stripping will make the job more durable, but I have had long-term success painting over an existing finish. Surface preparation, primer, and good paint make all the difference."

  • Registered: 2009-12-28
  • Posts: 10

Re: Answering Furniture Staining and Finishing Questions #2

There are different kinds of rust removal procedure but I disagree with using TSP since it contains harmful chemicals. using lemon juice or vinegar is a good alternative.

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