How to Restore Knotty Pine
Knotty pine is a popular choice for furniture, log cabins and wood paneling because of its distinctive wood grain. It is characterized by dramatic color variation and knots running throughout the wood. Don't let the natural beauty of knotty pine be covered up by layers of paint. Any piece of furniture or paneling can be restored. Take off the paint that is obscuring the wood grain and bring out the natural wood to be admired and enjoyed. Does this Spark an idea?
Other People Are Reading
Things You'll Need
- Gloves
- Mask
- Tarp
- Chemical paint stripper
- Paint scraper
- Dish soap
- Bucket
- Water
- Sandpaper
- Stain/sealer
- Rags
- Urethane
Instructions
-
-
1
Put on gloves, goggles and a mask to protect your skin, eyes and nose. Paint a ½-inch coat of paint stripper onto the panels. Use an old paintbrush that you don't mind ruining. Let the stripper soften the paint for 30 minutes. Remove as much of the paint as you can with a paint scraper.
-
2
Dip a clean rag in water. Wipe the knotty pine to remove the chemicals from the surface. Wipe up water with a dry towel.
-
-
3
Sand the wood with medium-grit sandpaper. Remove all remaining paint from the wood. Fold a piece of sandpaper in half. Use the folded corner to reach into and sand small crevices.
-
4
Switch to fine-grit sandpaper. Sand the entire surface again with the fine-grit paper to smooth the wood of all scratches and imperfections.
-
5
Dip a paintbrush into the stain. Brush the stain onto the wood and wipe off the excess with a clean rag. Let the wood absorb the stain. Apply two to three coats of stain. Let the stain dry overnight.
-
6
Apply a thin coat of clear urethane to the knotty pine. Brush on the urethane with a good quality brush. Choose a flat finish for the most natural appearance. Apply two thin coats of urethane.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Paste wax is a good alternative to urethane. Wax will protect the wood and will not need to be stripped if you refinish the wood again. Reapply the wax every six to 12 months.
References
- Photo Credit pin noueux image by Unclesam from Fotolia.com
