I was wondering if you could help me with something -- I have an entirely oak kitchen. I know it's the rage now to paint or gel stain cabinets. I've been considering ...
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Edit:””” 3 years later😂 I decided to paint them white and I am so very pleased with the results!We bought a new house with these ugly cabinets. I really cann...
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I've had my first (of many, I'm sure) disastrous DIY project. I have covered my entire kitchen cabinetry with chalk paint and I hate it. It's streaky, it's cracking, ...
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Yes, especially if you don't want the paint to stick.
Short answer, no. Think about it - what is the stain going to stick to? Sand, stain, seal.
Try a stripper before sanding. It may have a coat of varnish for protection.
Then sand, stain and seal.
Good Luck,
John
try a deglosser. I use it on furniture all the time
Sanding will be necessary to achieve a completely covered railing.
Yes, but you need to know if the first stain is sealed. You might need to sand that finish off first.