What to do?
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Regina felts
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I recently purchased the full sized head board and foot board with the side rails too. I am unsure of the type of wood it is. Maybe redwood? I can't seem to make up my mind as to whether I should restain or just paint over it. It is in just about mint condition with the exception of the scratch on the footboard. What are your thoughts?
11 answers
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Looks like a dark Maple wood. If you like a wood finish then stain it to the color you want. The scratch can be fixed with a wood crayon. Just depends on your taste as to whether you paint or stain.
Barbara Thomas
on Mar 30, 2015
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I always hate to see beautiful wood painted. I know it is more work but I would agree with Barbara Thomas, fix the scratch with a wood crayon, stain if needed, & then a good coat of poly to give it a great shine.
Becky Kleibrink
on Mar 30, 2015
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Agree, I think its a dark Maple. Why not clean it real good, with maybe a soft sanding and re-stain with a poly finish. Scratch will work out with the wood crayon.
Priscilla G
on Mar 30, 2015
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https://www.pinterest.com/pin/5136987051566094/
Lynda
on Mar 30, 2015
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I love beautiful woods, but maple is not my favorite. Will you be using it for a bed or are you looking for a new use? Love what lynda posted! Use pinterest to help you decide what to do...
Jenifermacfarland
on Mar 30, 2015
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I vote Maple too. If you don't need it for a bed you could always turn it into a beautiful bench. That's what I'll be doing with my Eastlake bed.
L. A. Dey
on Mar 30, 2015
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Paint it with ASP Chalk paint.
Karen
on Mar 30, 2015
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Would love to get my hands on a find like this. My husband said he will make me a bench from an old headboard if I can find one for free!
Kim Kilmer
on Mar 30, 2015
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@Kim Kilmer There is a site call freecycle , you can see if there is a local one for you. it's crazy some of the things you can find. You can check to see what people are offering or you can post something you want. I posted for some patio bricks (only needed a few) and got 5x what I really needed, but will find a use for.
Lynda
on Mar 31, 2015
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freecycle isnt that popular here, but craigslist is with a free section. I check that site at least 2 times a day!
Kim Kilmer
on Mar 31, 2015
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You could always restain a darker colour. Looks like it's in too good a shape to paint.
Marion Nesbitt
on Apr 01, 2015
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