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    4. can i stain or paint a piece of furniture with out sanding the wood
    can i stain or paint a piece of furniture with out sanding the wood

     my bedroom furniture has a walnut stain on it. I like to stain or even paint it green, with out having to go thru all the hard work of prepping. please let me know. thank you  petra

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      Sorry, you will have to sand it all the way down to re-stain it. If you want to paint it, you will have to lightly sand it to take the varnish off so the paint will stick. 

      12 years ago. Rating: 1
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        sawali

        Colleen, I think stain has no varnish to take off.
        commented 12 years ago
        Colleen

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        Some do, some don't. Stained furniture typically has a varnish.
        commented 12 years ago

        1. STAIN: YOU can restain but sanding willgive you better finish.


        2. PAINT: Depends on the type of paint and color you plan to use. Nothing beats light sanding before a paint job.


        Even if it takes longer, don't take a short cut. 

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          no

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