question on staining/painting furnature

[RGD.]

Originally Posted by cigarmonkel

I Agree with you Ron, i'd much rather see an older piece of furniture show its age and be kept up well but shes an artsy kinda girl which i can also respect and appreciate. She doesn't want to use a paint like you would for painting a picture or painting the walls, but she wants to use a colored stain that will show its markings through the stain.

Parts of it are pretty shinny then the top has a lot of wear and tear. I suppose our best bet would be to take it into home depot with us when we look for paint for our new place and ask them what they think. Thanks for all the help guys!

Okay - well Minwax® Water Based Wood Stain comes in colors and is mixed at the store in what ever color you choose. Being as it's a water base would be a good choice for you two as it will clean up easy. When done you can top with your choice of poly finishes or Minwax Brushing Lacquer.

Also - please note that stripping furniture is extremely messy and you don't say if you live in an apartment or a home/townhouse. My suggestion would be this: using ScotchBrite pads - lightly sand everything over. Wipe with a tack cloth. Apply shellac - spray or brush. Then apply the colored stains and seal. You can test on the bottom side of the table or chairs before attempting the whole thing.

Good luck with it all and post pictures!


Ron