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Believe it or not, ammonia! Dampen a cloth with the ammonia and rub the stain, then polish. I had rubbing alcohol spills all over a dresser and this removed them!
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Will polyurethane lighten stain on wood?
No, it will not lighten stain, just add another layer. The only way I have ever been able to lighten stain is to sand it off carefully.
How much latex stain should you sand off before applying an oil base stain?
All of it. Otherwise the latex stain will seal the surface of the wood and the oil will not be able to penetrate into the wood. Sanding won't remove all of the residue. You'll want to use a paint stripper/stain remover too.
Can you stain over weathered paint?
If you paint over the "weathered" paint, it will chip and cause the stain to come off. Also, the stain needs a clean sanded surface in order for the wood to absorb it. Otherwise, there is no reason to use stain.
Can you leave stain on your wood panels without wiping it off?
Yes, if it's a gel stain. However, if it's a penetrating stain it will not dry correctly. If you try to clean it, it will smear. If you put a clear topcoat on it, the topcoat will smear the excess stain.
Wood deck tacky after using a waterbased semitransparent stain?
you need to wipe the excess stain off the deck with a clean rag. It will never dry and it will float to the top of the sealer
Does the wood burn or the vapors?
Both. Heated wood gives off gasses that burn. Charcoal (carbon) will also burn.
How to get a sticker off of wood coffee table?
You can try using ice cubes to get a sticker off of a wood coffee table.
How do you get wood stain off winsheilds?
Carefully scrape with a razor blade
How do you clean wood stain off concrete?
There are a few ways one can remove wood stain off of concrete. One way is to use a sandblaster to remove the stains. Another method is using wood bleach, water, and a scrubbing brush.
Can you leave wood stain on the wood without wiping it off?
No,Any kind of sealer you try to put on after will lift off the dried stain. And the exess stain, even when dry, will rub off on anything that touches it.If you can't get the color dark enough, they do make colored sealers you can spray or brush on.
How do you get cigarette burn off of wood bar top?
The short answer is you don't. As the burn is black all you can do is sand it out and revarnish the wood.
What kind of paint should I use on a wooden outdoor table?
First of you are going to want to sand down the wood, this gets off all of the previous paint and readies the surface for a new coat. You can choose to stain it with any color of stain or you can use an exterior paint.
What does non grain raising stain mean?
NGR stain is a stain (the kind found in the paint aisle, not the kind on your shirt) that will not make the wood grain fibers rise up from the surface of the wood. Raised grain may have to be sanded off.
Will polyurethane lighten stain on wood?
No, it will not lighten stain, just add another layer. The only way I have ever been able to lighten stain is to sand it off carefully.
What is the use of coffee table wood?
Coffee table wood is specially laminated to allow liquids to slide and to glide off of the table because of its slippery surface. Coffee table wood can also be used as fire wood if the table becomes unavailable for use after extensive wear and tear.
How much latex stain should you sand off before applying an oil base stain?
All of it. Otherwise the latex stain will seal the surface of the wood and the oil will not be able to penetrate into the wood. Sanding won't remove all of the residue. You'll want to use a paint stripper/stain remover too.
Can you stain over weathered paint?
If you paint over the "weathered" paint, it will chip and cause the stain to come off. Also, the stain needs a clean sanded surface in order for the wood to absorb it. Otherwise, there is no reason to use stain.
