How to lighten a dark stained barn door?

Patti
by Patti
  2 answers
  • Ana Bacallao Ana Bacallao on Sep 19, 2018

    Unless you want to sand, your best bet would be to use chalk paint and then seal with polyacrylic.

  • Lifestyles Homes Lifestyles Homes on Sep 19, 2018

    You’ll have to dull the finish enough to accept a white wash or paint. If you want truly stain it lighter, you’ll have to strip it.