Removing the topcoat before staining (when using a traditional stain) is a must because it has nowhere and nothing to absorb into. It’s not advisable to stain over polyurethane or any other protected finish such as wax, varnish, or shellac. To create a cooler/richer tone, I gel stained with a Black Gel Stain. Recently I curb-shopped this 2 in 1 table which had a very red warm base. For instance, if you have a table with a grey-stained top and you want to create a warm wood look, you would pick a stain with red or yellow undertones. Once you become aware of stain color(s) undertones, you can mix and create gorgeous results! Warm-toned stains (stains with yellow or red undertones) work great to slightly warm up cooler-toned stains. eg water-based with water-based, oil-based with oil-based, and gel stains with gel stains. So long as you are mixing the same type of stains. You can mix 2 or more stains together to make DIY custom stain color and shade. Remember, it’s the same principle as dying your hair! This rule applies to oil-based stains, water-based stains, and gel stains. Staining over stain is easy and works beautifully if you’re applying a dark stain over a lighter stain on the wood. THINGS I’VE LEARNED FROM RESTAINING WOOD #5. Seeing as I’m not trying to get an exact match to any existing furniture, no biggie… and I quite like the warm tones coming through. The end result didn’t turn out the exact shade/color which is shown on the Dark Walnut Minwax label, but, somewhat warmer due to the golden tones of the Pecan underneath. I was feeling adventurous so I applied Dark Walnut Minwax stain over the already stained Pecan wood. What I didn’t want was the hassle of stripping and sanding all the wood over again. Once applied, I decided I wanted to stain the tops much darker. Today, while trying to turn two dirty scratched road-rescue tables into “Country-Charm”, I chose Peacan Minwax for the tops. I’ll add the other 8 tips below but first here’s what happened with these road-rescued tables! Keep in mind it will NOT be the exact shade or color that is depicted on the can because you will see some of the old stain finish coming through. This lets me see the ‘new’ color and shade the stain will create. I always test in an inconspicuous area before applying my stain over the stain. A light scuff sanding to rough up the existing finish will allow the new stain to adhere better. I like to use my handy White Lightening mixed with a little water in a spray bottle which is a TSP substitute. A good cleaning to remove any oils, dirt, or dust is a must.
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PrepĪ total stripping of the finish is NOT required, but even so, a little prep is needed for a professional finish.
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If you’re unsure how to test if an existing stain is oil or water-based, c heck out this article here. Incompatible stains can lead to poor adhesion or blotchy and uneven finish. If it’s a water-based stain, apply another water-based stain. For instance, if it’s an oil-based stain, apply another oil-based stain. The new stain you are applying over the old stain should be compatible.
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I did end up stripping it and you can see the full before and after here. You can see the existing stained finish is in really poor condition. For example, the table in the pic below was NOT a good candidate for staining over the existing stain. If it has any water damage, cracking, peeling, or worn-away color spots, stripping it and starting from scratch is recommended. Just like painting wood, the original condition of the base and original stain will affect the new stain. When it comes to furniture and wood, staining over stain works exactly the same way and today I’m sharing 12 Tips for Staining OVER an EXISTING Stain! THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE RESTAINING WOODĮven though it’s possible to stain over an existing stain there are a few things to watch for and keep in mind. To go from a dark shade to a lighter shade, you must strip and remove the dark shade first. Like any good hair stylist will tell you, you can apply a dark hair color over a light color, but not light over a dark. I’ve been blonde, strawberry-blonde, streaked-blonde, red-head, black, and brunette so I know what I’m talking about. Did you live with it? Or decide to sand it down and start from scratch? I’ve had both scenarios happen and I’ve learned that re-staining furniture isn’t much different than dying my hair. Hi sweet friends! Do you have an existing piece of stained furniture that you’d love to restain but don’t want to strip off the old finish? Or maybe you stained a piece of furniture and thought you picked the perfect stain color/shade but then realized it wasn’t what you wanted. 8.2K Shares HERE’S HOW TO STAIN OVER AN EXISTING STAIN | 12 TIPS TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE A PERFECT STAINED FINISH FOR YOUR FURNITURE AND STAINED WOOD PROJECTS | YOUTUBE TUTORIAL
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