Place canvas or plastic drop cloths around the edges of the table. Using the chip brush, apply a generous amount of strippinggel across the entire surface of the tableto properly dissolve the existing top coat finish. Let the gel sit for at least 30 minutes.

Can you strip and Restain wood?

Removing the old finish is the most time-consuming part of refinishing wood furniture. Remove old paint and varnish by sanding or through the use of chemical strippers. Occasionally, heat guns can also be used for stripping and are sometimes helpful with the removal of a stubborn finish.

Do you have to strip wood before restaining?

There’s no stripping or heavy sanding necessary to remove the old finish! Simply give it a light sanding with fine-grit sandpaper, remove sanding dust, and brush on a coat of PolyShades® (see step-by-step instructions provided in this Guide).

Can you Restain a table without sanding?

You absolutely do not need to sand the finish off the table, just lightly sand enough to rough up the existing finish to give the Polyshades something to grip. No need to break a sweat for this step.

Should I sand or strip furniture?

Stripping a finish is faster than sanding to remove it. But more importantly, sanding cuts through stain and patina (the color changes in wood caused by light and oxidation), and it does so unevenly.

Can you stain over stain?

Staining over stain is easy and works beautifully if your applying a dark stain over a lighter stain on raw wood. 2. You can mix 2 or more stains together to make DIY custom stains.

Can you stain wood that has already been stained?

Already Stained and Finished Wood If the object you’re hoping to stain has been sealed with a topcoat, you won’t be able to restain it, but you can go over it with a coating or a colored stain blend. Apply the coat with a fine-bristle paintbrush made expressly for furniture refinishing.

Can I refinish just the top of a table?

Depending on the type of table top and finish you’re working with, you could get away with lightly sanding or repainting the table to give it a new look. We successfully stripped the varnish and stain and refinished the table top over a few days.

What is the easiest way to refinish wood?

Below are six essential steps that address how to refinish wood furniture and how to strip finished wood:

1. Step 1: Clean the Piece.
2. Step 2: Assess the Furniture’s Current State.
3. Step 3: Remove Old Finish.
4. Step 4: Apply a Coat of Sealant.
5. Step 5: Stain or Paint the Wood.
6. Step 6: Apply a Coat of Finish.