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Do You Have To Sand Between Coats Of Polyurethane? Pictures Included!

October 7, 2022June 24, 2022 by Christine Gunston

Can You Save Time By Skipping Sanding Between Coats Of Polyurethane? Have you ever wondered what happens if you don’t sand between coats of polyurethane? I did too because I’m LAZY. I mean, who has time to apply all of those coats of polyurethane AND sand between them? So I ran some tests to show … Read more

Categories Polyurethane

How To Fix Sticky Wood Stain (Oil-Based & Water-Based Fixes)

October 7, 2022June 22, 2022 by Christine Gunston

What Causes Sticky Wood Stain & How To Fix It? Wondering what you can do to eliminate the stickiness of your wood stain? Well, look no further because I have your answer! To fix sticky oil-based wood stain, add more stain to the wood, let it sit, wipe the excess off with a dry rag, … Read more

Categories Stain

Can You Mix Wood Stain With Paint, Polyurethane, Shellac, Lacquer? (Full Guide)

October 11, 2022June 18, 2022 by Christine Gunston

Should you Mix Wood Stain In Your Polyurethane? Find Out Here! Wondering if you can mix wood stain with paint, polyurethane, shellac, and/or lacquer? Well, look no further because I have your answer! You can mix wood stain with most wood sealing products, including paint, polyurethane, shellac, and lacquer. The only rule is to never … Read more

Categories Stain

How To Clean Sanded Wood Before Staining Or Painting (Picture Guide)

October 11, 2022June 15, 2022 by Christine Gunston

Tips For Prepping Sanded Wood For Paint Or Stain Just got done sanding and wondering how to clean the wood before staining or painting? Well, look no further because I have your answer! To clean wood after sanding before painting or staining, you can use mineral spirits, trisodium phosphate, denatured alcohol, a vacuum or compressor, … Read more

Categories Stain

How To Lighten Wood Stain Without Sanding (Several Examples)

October 7, 2022June 11, 2022 by Christine Gunston

My Stain Is Too Dark… How Can I Lighten It? Find Out Here! Wondering how to lighten wood stain without sanding? Well, look no further because I have your answer! There are six easy ways to lighten wood stain without sanding: Steel wool to lighten wood stain Bleach to lighten wood stain Paint strippers to … Read more

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Hi there! My name is Christine! My posts are inspired by our renovations on our 1950s ranch. Now I’m inspired to help others create their dream home as well. Want to know more? Read more about me and my past home renovation projects here.

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Hi there! My name is Christine! My posts are inspired by our renovations on our 1950s ranch. Now I’m inspired to help others create their dream home as well. Want to know more? Read more about me and my past home renovation projects here.

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