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This stain can also be mixed with other General Finishes stains to give you even more color options! Before using you need to wait about a week, and then after 30 days, it will be fully cured. So, if you have an outdoor area that needs to be stained, then black can be a great color for you, and it’s a better and easier option than painting.
Just remember before staining to rough up the surface on all the pieces with sandpaper before applying the stain. If you are still uncertain, test a small area and see how long it takes to dry. You will be happy with the thinness of the stain once applied.
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With that said – a primer is never a bad thing. Since you are not distressing -you could use a gripping primer after sanding. Glidden Gripper is one of my go to primers.
After carefully stirring, I used a new synthetic bristle brush to apply a thick layer in long strokes, again following the direction of the wood grain. Also, I did not know to use the sponge brush. I used a piece of a cotton cloth to apply the stain and then wiped it off after a few minutes and then reapplied the stain and wiped again .
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Enamel paint dries harder than other types of paint, so it's more durable, which is ideal for furniture and high-traffic areas. Consider sealing your painted furniture. Some paint or stains come with a sealer already in them. Others will need to be sealed for additional protection.
Or do you do both things simultaneously ? Do you use masking tape to get a sharp edge between stain and paint? General Finishes is another brand that makes a premium interior black wood stain.
What Is Black Wood Stain?
Have you considered black or brown chalk paint to transform the dresser? When I did the tables with the stain/poly chalk paint was not around yet. Using chalk paint does not mean you have to distress or make a piece look old. I like it because it goes on like a dream and can be cleaned up with soap and water.
One thing that could have happened is the stain was not mixed throughly. Every so often even as you work, stir the stain in the can. As far as it not looking black, you do need more than one coat. To remedy your finish, I would go over it with a sanding block with 100 – 160 grit sandpaper to smooth it out. I would also make sure you have a high quality brush made for stain for your next coat.
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Without knowing exactly what the finish is I can’t be sure. The stain is sold in small cans for under $5 – you can test it out to see. It does have to cure for a few days to a week, so let it sit awhile before doing a scratch test to determine if it will stick to the surface.
Beautiful solid wood vintage vanity with original mirror and a sweet revamped stool. Painted a vibrant turquoise with antiqued gold highlights. Start by sanding down the dresser until the surface is smooth. This will help the paint adhere better.
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