How to Strip Stain From Wood
Staining wood is a popular practice as it offers several aesthetically pleasing elements to wood, especially wood used in home décor. According to Utah State University, a good stain can enhance the natural beauty of wood, add color and character to wood, make one type of wood look like another type, and color different woods to look similar to one another. At times, though, you may find that you need to remove your wood stain, perhaps in favor of upgrading to a different stain. With the proper supplies and wood stripper, you can remove stains from wood. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Wipe the wood with a damp cloth to remove dirt and grime that could hinder the stain removal process. Allow the wood to air dry or dry it with a clean, dry cloth.
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Apply the chemical stain remover to the wood by brushing it onto the wood using a paintbrush. Cover the wood thoroughly, applying the stain remover liberally.
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Press strips of wax paper to the wood. The wax paper should stick to it due to the wetness of the stain remover. Allow the stain remover to sit for approximately 10 minutes.
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Remove the wax paper and wipe the stain remover from the wood using a damp cloth.
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Sand off any remnants of stain from the wood using sandpaper.
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Tips & Warnings
Apply the chemical stain remover again if large thick, widespread blotches of stain remain on the wood. Do not be alarmed if all of the stain does not remove; the chemicals will remove the majority of the stain, but usually a bit is left that must be sanded off.
