Tam Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Hi, please move if this is in the wrong forum. i need advice on re- doing (staining or varnishing) my cabinet... at the moment the colour is dark enough so i dont really want to stain it darker... however i want to make the cabinet more smoother as its got a few scratches and rough edges... so what do i sand it with? sand paper or steel wool? what products (stainer / varnish ) should i use to protect the timber ? Can you get a slightly clear stainer? to cover the scratch etc... any more info is usefull thanks Tam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colfish Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 hi Tam this is going to be a much more difficult job than you had hoped for. about the only way you will get a top job would be to sand it back hard and re stain with a slightly darker colour [which you don't want] the chips and scratches will not recolour properly just using a stain/varnish. you would need to find the exact colour that is already, and do touch ups on the bare areas, [much like doing paint touch ups, exact colour, blending in, very difficult] there is a stain/varnish pre mix of any colour you wish. just be sure to follow the directions on the can, to the letter. i don't want to discourage you, this will not be a 5 minute job. have a chat to the guys at the local paint shop or bunnings, and have a go. it's very rewarding to stand back and look at a job well done, and say "i did that" cheers, have fun; Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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