Refinished Ombré Barstool | My Altered State
I refinished a barstool.
(Sort of.)
I only removed part of the old finish, so… I refinished part of a barstool..?
I somewhat refinished a barstool..?
I half-way re-did it..?
(Sort of.)
I only removed part of the old finish, so… I refinished part of a barstool..?
I somewhat refinished a barstool..?
I half-way re-did it..?
Enter, le barstool.
Jumping right in, I sanded the seat portion down to the bare wood. This is because I wanted it to really soak up the dark stain.
Moving down the legs, I removed MOST of the finish, lessening how much I removed as I went down.
I used Minwax Polyshades for this project
Next, I flipped it upside down. I think I was worried the dark stain would go rogue on me and cover the whole stool, and if that happened, how was the lighter shade that was supposed to be in the middle show up?
Turning the stool right-side up, I applied the darker stain to the seat.
I just kept a rag and cup of mineral spirits within reach.
A few hours later when it was dry to the touch, I did another coat wherever needed.
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Very clever! Turned out well.
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Beautiful!
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@JulieArt Thank You :)
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