Unfinished furniture is gaining popularity for many reasons. Manufacturers are able to eliminate the finishing costs, which means the furniture s usually sold cheaper. Since the manufacturer is unable to cover defects with stain or paint, unfinished furniture is of better-quality wood. Plus, homeowners can finish the furniture themselves to match their home's decor or other furniture pieces. With the large selection of paint and stains available, nearly anyone can achieve the desired effect for their Woodcraft unfinished furniture.
Instructions
Painting Instructions
1. Lightly sand the furniture using 100- to 120-grit sandpaper, concentrating mainly on rough spots, then remove the dust by wiping the entire piece with a tack cloth.
2. Using a foam brush, coat the furniture with primer to prevent knots in the wood from bleeding through the paint. Allow it to dry thoroughly.
3. Apply the first coat of paint, using a foam brush, then allow to dry completely.
4. Crumple up a brown paper bag. Buff the surface of the furniture lightly with the bag, then wipe the dust off with the tack cloth.
5. Repaint once or twice until the desired look is achieved. Allow time to dry between coats.
6. Apply at least three coats of top coat with a foam brush. Allow each coat to dry fully and buff with a crumpled brown bag between coats. Do not buff before applying the final coat.
Staining Instructions
7. Lightly sand the furniture using 100- to 120-grit sandpaper, concentrating mainly on rough spots, then remove the dust by wiping the entire piece with the tack cloth.
8. Stir the stain thoroughly. Avoid shaking the can; this will cause bubbles.
9. Apply the stain with a foam brush, going in the direction of the grain. Work in small, manageable sections of the furniture.
10. Wipe off the stain with a clean cloth, moving in the direction of the grain. Continue staining and wiping until the entire piece is covered. Let dry overnight.
11. Buff the furniture with a crumpled brown paper bag, then wipe off any dust with a clean tack cloth. Complete the furniture by applying a top coat, following the directions in Step 6 above.
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