How to Finish a Used Whiskey Barrel
Transform an old whiskey barrel into a trash can or rain barrel, use it to store firewood or as furniture. Whiskey barrels offer many other indoor uses and are available from home improvement stores for around $30. Make a used whiskey barrels look new with a little cleaning, sanding and a coat or two of polyurethane sealer. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Whiskey barrel
- Paint brush
- Wood stain
- Polyurethane sealer, water-based
- Tack cloth
- Wire brush
- Screws
- Drill
- Dust mask
- Goggles
- 1-inch diameter spade wood drill bit
Instructions
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Directions
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Find a work space with good ventilation.
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Check barrel hoops. If they are not secure, tighten with screws and fasten to barrel staves.
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Clean the barrel hoops with a wire brush, removing any rust. Clean the whiskey barrel with a wire brush or sander, removing any splinters or debris.
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Drill four or five holes in an x-pattern in the bottom of the barrel for drainage. Use a 1-inch wood drill bit.
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Use tack cloth or rag to remove all sawdust and debris on the whiskey barrel.
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Apply an anti-rust primer to the barrel hoops. Protect the whiskey barrel wood with tape or paper while painting to avoid getting primer on the wood.
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Protect the whiskey barrel hoops with tape. Stain the wood of the whiskey barrel. Lightly sand the stained wood after dries. After sanding, use a tack cloth to blot excess saw dust. Apply another coat of stain and let dry.
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Apply the first coat of polyurethane sealer and let it dry completely. Lightly sand and use the tack cloth to blot excess debris. Apply a second coat of sealer.
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