Furniture Refinishing Questions – The Practical House Painting Guide

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Gel Stain

May 21, 2017

I used a gel stain on a picnic table, what finish coat should I use?

Bedroom Furniture

August 10, 2012

I would like to paint my bedroom furniture. Do I need to remove the old varnish and stain? It is in good shape there is no peeling or cracking on them.

My uncle built a cedar chest for my parents (who have passed on) around 1940. The outside finish is dark (like mahogany) and is pretty scratched up. I’d like to refinish it but not sure how to go about it. Also, it has trim on the front (like a strip

Best finish over shellac for heavy use?

January 16, 2012

I have a table from the 60s with a shellac finish. I would like to make it water resistant, but don’t want to strip it and lose the current stain. I’m not a big fan of polyurethane, only because it chips over time and cannot be repaired. What do you

Damaged Finish on Table

January 6, 2012

I was trying to remove a stain using the iron trick and removed the finish on my Brazilian pine table. It is a small spot. How can I repair it?

Black Lacquered Dresser

August 4, 2011

Someone spilled oil on my black lacquered dresser and the paint came off. What do I do?

Blistered Paint

October 4, 2010

I would like to know how to make my paint blister. I do old furniture distressing and I want my paint to bubble up.

Can I paint oil over latex paint without priming first?

October 3, 2010

We have maple chairs that were painted black 3 years ago with an interior latex paint. We have cleaned the chairs and sanded and painted latex black over it. The result was a tacky finish. We now would like to try an oil paint over the black. Do we need

Can I apply polyurethane over spray paint?

August 4, 2010

I recently spray painted my daughter’s TV stand. It is made of metal and particle board. The finished product looks good, but everything she puts on the shelves is sticking to the paint. Would a polyurethane help to prevent that?