How to restain a deck?
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Rita
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I stripped this desk too to reveal this crazy color and pattern. In wondering if this is left over stain, is it damaged or us this natural? Should I restain or show this off? Also, any idea what kind of wood this is?
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And if you did stain, what would you use?
That is the natural pattern of the wood, you can stain it but the pattern will still be there and it will always be slightly darken. For me personally I love to have those patterns I think it will turn out great. I do think if you are not that keen on the two tone. Stain the wood a darker colour to tone it down a little. Dark mahogany will be great.
Hi there, I agree with Anita, Natural! If you don't like it, Paint it again..........
I think the grain pattern looks beautiful. Personally I'd keep it and show it off :)
I love the natural wood grain . I would put some varnish or polyurethane on it . You could also put some pickle stain on it to give it some color but still see the wood grain . Have fun with it !
That is the wood grain and I love it. I would seal it as is.
Looks like Tiger Wood to me. The grain is amazing. I would just use a clear UV sealer like Thompson's. If you want to stain the grain pattern would be more pronounced. If you don't want that much grain Then apply a sanding sealer or wood conditioner on it. Wipe off any access then stain with a UV deck stain.
I too would love a desk like that. Make sure the surface is absolutely smooth. Apply a couple coats of sealer and maybe a couple coats of bowling alley wax. Any drips can be removed with some steel wool after each coat. If you still don't like it after a few months you can always put a large desk calendar like they use in schools or buy a special scarf to keep the dust off.