First time refinishing
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Comments (2)You can try, but the dog urine smell will never go away and it is doubtful that you will be able to sand it enough to remove the visual damage that has been done by the urine and the radiator leak. We usually replace the offending boards with new. Yes, you have to sand all the finish and sealer off the wood. Doing a 7' X 9' room using a hand sander, even one with a motor, would seem that it wouldn't take much time and effort, but that won't be the case. If sanding doesn't give you the results you want, then consider ripping it all out and starting with new material....See MoreHelp me ID this wood
Comments (11)Thanks everyone. I think I started doubting it being maple because, as fori mentioned, it's got a lot more going on than much of the bland maple you see today. I guess what I love about the wood is its hardness and ability to withstand daily use as a dining table, desk, craft center, etc. and still look good. Hazy patches from liquids just go away. I clean it with 409. I hate to say it, but the hideous chairs are comfortable with contoured seats and little arms that curve around. As for its durability...does most solid maple hold up this well, or do they just not make them like this anymore? I'm not crazy about its size/configuration: round with drop leaves and two removable leaves for the middle. I've had pictures of this table/chairs ready to post on Craigslist, but I can't seem to find anything else that doesn't get iffy reviews....See MoreFirst time refinishing - help!
Comments (4)Here is a general primer JJ,books have been written that still leave unanswered questions so keep that in mind and just do the best you can. Spray or sprinkle water on the top to see if it beads. If it does,clean with specialized SILICON REMOVAL product fron the paint store. Do the same on front and sides. If water doesn't bead,wipe the surface with naptha,let dry and sand with 120 grit garnet sandpaper until when you wet a spot with water then emediatly wipe the surface with dry cloth the surface remains damp then eventualy air dries. That test tells you that top coat finish has been sanded away and stain will penitrate wood. Before applying stain wipe off sanding dust with a tack cloth or cotton cloth dampened with thinner that is reccommended to clean stain from brush. From here it's simply a matter of following directions on container to the letter. I suggest you pick up a color wheel from and arttist's supply store and study up on how to use it. That simple little tool will put you light years ahead of most diy painters and decorators. Once you understand the wheel you will refer to it many times in coming years while selecting decorator color combos. What you will use it for here is to select the correct stain color to apply over the existing color to achive the desired resulting color. After a sample stain has dried dont overlook to wet a spot with paint thinner,saliva or the topcoat you plan to use so you can judge the depth of color before doing intire piece. Needles to say,experimenting on a concealed area while trial testing color is helpful. I have good luck getting paint to adheare on laminate surfaces useing primer from big box reccomended for pvc....See MorePaint first or refinish floors first?
Comments (4)People generally paint their walls and trim more often than they refinish their wood floors. Painters are accustomed to working over finished surfaces and protecting them. I generally advise people to do a modified version of what greg mills recommended. Prep and prime the walls (maybe apply the first color coat), finish the floors then apply finish paint coats on the walls and trim....See MoreJessica Kott
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