Raw Wood Finish tutorial | Bleaching wood white wash, PLUS How to tell if furniture is solid wood

[@ElleCallanan]

You are the sweetest! Thank you for all the info, and even more than that, thank you for your calm and gentle way. The world needs more people like you.

[@lexibarnes7920]

Oh my gosh!!!! I love the way to stage and all your raw wood finishes you do!

[@joanmacleod1362]

Without a doubt you are the sweetest person. I just love your channel. Thanks for sharing your expertise. Cheers from the east coast of Canada.🇨🇦

[@monique804]

Honestly people hit that subscribe button , This lady is so honest and has a calming voice on her tutorials .... this channel will keep growing....very talented and great content.... FYI ... i started following a few months ago and learned so much ... thank you for all the extras in this video . Greetings from sunny Florida.☀️

[@blacksheephouse]

Well you’re just the sweetest!!! ❤️ More to come, cheers!

[@anniemac7545]

Stunning! Big fan from Australia................Love your work and your styling is fantabulous! Love the black contrast against the pale timber.

[@Siamesebaby]

So happy I found this channel!

[@jeudylimonte]

Thank you so much for such a great tutorial.I had spend so much money on thrift furnitures that looks like real wood .Defiantly,I will support your Chanel!

[@Sophia-lc9ow]

Looks straight out of pottery barn. Beautiful!

[@shalliasamkamanga3417]

I’m looking forward to try this with my bedside tables. This looks great 😊!! Keep up the good work!!!! With love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@nikkid4890]

I miss South Africa for all the fantastic solid wood furniture. Auctions, pawnshops, classifieds.... just a party!

[@ayedaisy]

This video is so good. Thank you for all the extra bonus information I have been really curious about telling what’s real wood! I totally took a screen shot of both visuals you gave to identify real wood. Thank you 😊

[@blacksheephouse]

That’s awesome 👏 I’m so glad!

[@ayedaisy]

@@blacksheephouse hi Shannon! I have a bookshelf I want to show you I think it’s real wood and I took a picture of the back how do I share it with you?

[@blacksheephouse]

@@ayedaisy you can send me a message on Instagram or Fb, name is Black Sheep House

[@seashellz321]

Thank you! Preparing to start the finishing stage of a hickory bathroom vanity!

[@poohlvr802]

Thanks for all the tips! Love these projects and finishes ❤️

[@Yvonne-qn9lh]

Thank you for the explanation on what to look for - I may have to try the bleach method now that the garage door can be open with Springtime upon us.

[@lisag3917]

I love this! Thank you so much for sharing your tips!

[@kellylevatino6282]

Wow, I am sooooo glad I came across your videos. Thank you for your tips and honesty.

[@blacksheephouse]

❤️

[@dawnruhl8405]

I love the white wash! So rustic & pretty!

[@Maitairanch]

Great video, great attitude. thanks for all the info

[@fiaf3395]

Hi! So how did you seal the pores? Bleaching really roughens the wood and brings up the grain, so you sand, but you do need something to seal and finish and nourish the stripped wood or it becomes brittle and cracks over time

[@MB-il5wk]

you are doing such a fantastic job. Lots of inspiration. I am going to start my furniture resale and will follow a lot of your ideas for sure, Thanks

[@blacksheephouse]

Thank you 🥰

[@Amille06]

What do you put on the raw wood to protect it from wear and tear?

[@tammykimble6617]

I would love to do this on an old dining table that will need to be striped first, but then would love to keep the look of the raw wood. But since it's a dining table what would you recommend to seal it with to avoid water rings from drinking glasses? Love the look if your pieces!!! Just besutiful!

[@blacksheephouse]

Glad you liked the video! It’s tricky sealing raw wood bc it will darken it. The only thing I’ve had any luck with that hasn’t darkened the color is white wax. After the wax cures its pretty durable and most times you can buff out stains. Def do a spot test! Let me know how it turns out!

[@mrmann64]

Your video is the best!! Thank you!

[@CarmenCosta6570]

I love your work, please keep posting, I've learned so much from you. Thank you very much and greatings from the Nederlands.

[@blacksheephouse]

Thank you so much! More to come!

[@kristiwilliams4816]

Thanks for all the tips! Loved the raw wood look! With the bleach do you have to wipe it with a rag at all, or just let it dry on its own?! Thanks love all your projects you do!

[@blacksheephouse]

I just let it dry on it’s own

[@jacquelinejohan7841]

I have just discovered your utube and I’m so happy I did I’m actually looking to bleach the top of a coffee table and had no clue where to start and I love what you do with the hard wear also, such a beautiful piece of furniture 😍

[@blacksheephouse]

Jacqueline Johan I’m so glad you’re here! And you’re right, that handle trick is one of my favorites I’ve learned along the way!

[@ljiljanaavramovic2460]

Me too, just what I need for coffe table too 😊, thanks, I am a New subsc.

[@brittnibullard5529]

I absolutely love your videos!!! I'm very new to this and so excited to try some of your techniques! Thank you for being so detailed.

[@blacksheephouse]

Thank you, that means so much!

[@emilykrahn3185]

I love the look of this and I like the whitewash, I was just wondering, the lamp and the candlesticks, did you paint those? if so what paint did you use? I love those too that's really dark matte black, it's not just a spray paint, is it chalk paint?

[@blacksheephouse]

I did paint them, I used a chalk paint by rustoleum in the color charcoal. the lamp has texture under the paint from wall joint compound, I chose not to seek the paint to keep matte finish and for my purposes they have held up great no chips at all

[@mariaerrico6718]

So happy I found your channel....You are so talented and love all of your work

[@susaville]

Should I lightly sand with a fine grit paper after it's dry? Just wondering if it would spoil the lightness of color if I try to smooth out the grain again after..

[@blacksheephouse]

You totally can!

[@seacoast4950]

If a piece of furniture is stained are you saying I don’t have to sand it off(wood not veneer) but just bleach the stain off? Your furniture looks great!

[@5nowyOwl]

It is beautiful great job love the look.

[@lisajackson4784]

Love that piece!! I do have a question for you.... I just recently stripped and sanded a dark cherry stained nightstand down to the raw wood with the exception of some dark stain left in the details and carvings (very early 2000’s classic cherry bedroom set) however I don’t mind that bc it kinda looks like dark Brown antique wax in those crevices- also, the wood tones vary on the doors and the drawer fronts. But I really love the natural wood. I picked up GF FLAT OUT FLAT because I knew that it would prob have a cup or plays sitting on it at some point. So I figured I better seal it since it’s a nightstand. I figured it would darken a little bit so I was hesitant but the trade off was protection right?? Well, one thin coat on one door and not only dark but RED here I come!!! Panicking I wiped as much as I could off let it dry and sanded lightly by hand. Whew! So my next thought was taking some leftover white wax. Which was better but kinda gave it a more pickled look than I wanted. So I stopped and starting looking on KZbin. Saw your video and the blonde girl Pine something. And I’ve come to the conclusion that bleach should help me get rid of that red that’s still in there. Sorry for rambling- my question is I have gotten white wax in the crevices and hard to sand spots, so would the bleach eat that off you think or should I attempt to remove it before bleaching??

[@blacksheephouse]

Lisa Jackson, oh no! Top coating the bleached wood is a much talked about topic among refinishers and DIYers. I vote no and have decide I will just sand it if I get something on it. But that bleed through is tricky.. Being the impatient diyer I am, I’d probably just take my chances and apply the bleach assuming that any white wax will remain but I generally like the look of white wax. But I doubt the bleach would remove the wax. You run the risk of it being splotchy if you don’t at least sand off all the flat surfaces but it sounds like you already did that. Hope that helps and hope it turns out!

[@lisajackson4784]

I went ahead and gave it a light sanding again. Then brought them outside in a bright sunny day. I used a big 4” brush and a bucket of straight household bleach. Laid them flat and I did about 4 coats of bleach letting the sun dry each coat in between, then gave it a good wipe down with a rag and water. Totally worked!! There were some really yellow spots that just wouldn’t lighten up but then I applied the white wax and did a little heavier on those yellow spots and it was perfect! The white wax helped even out any splotches. All the blood sweat and tears was worth it!

[@melissagrossman6092]

Any tips for restraining maple cabinets that have gotten amber colored from age - wanted them to go back to the lighter maple color. Any way to restrain them lighter? Thank you

[@jazmin9565]

I’m so glad I found your channel! I’m so inspired. Do you ever sell the pieces you refinish?

[@blacksheephouse]

Thank you! I do sell my pieces here locally.

[@boramy_anaya606]

Thank you you the tip on how to figure out if the piece is hard wood or not. I found a large dresser that I would love to do the bleach on. It looks like it's hard wood but the side trim seems like it's particle board. I would love to send you a picture to see what you think.

[@blacksheephouse]

Sure, send it on Instagram or Facebook, same name or email blacksheeprestoration@gmail

[@boramy_anaya606]

@@blacksheephouse will do!

[@louisegrove4248]

New subscriber and love your content! Thank you!

[@Rita-po1fp]

Just found your channel. Lots of good info. Ty. I have this mcm piece that I’m redoing but I think the drawers are solid wood but the door isn’t. So when I sanded I’m getting two different tones.

[@blacksheephouse]

Oh man! That makes this finish a challenge, you could try to paint the door in a color that matches the raw wood or you could buy a piece of wood laminate that matches... but I would probably just paint the whole thing to look like wood. I have a few videos on a faux wood finish you should check out to see if that would help. You can also send me a pic on my instagram and I can give you my opinion after seeing it. Instagram is @blacksheephouse

[@MontyVideo969]

Thanks for this video. Have you ever tried to de-wax wood (in my case floorboards) in preparation for giving it a Scandi vibe?

[@blacksheephouse]

I have not! Sounds interesting though!

[@sonyamincy4362]

Im new to Refinishing furniture so I need a lot of help enjoyed your video

[@ToolsTwists]

Awesome job!! I think I’m going to try this!! ❤️

[@Bella7bella]

Thanks so much. Very helpful

[@BrookeDVaughan]

I LOVE that console table!

[@blacksheephouse]

Brooke Malloy from what I know it’s a pine wood piece handmade in Mexico, you might be able to find something similar on FB marketplace or somewhere online 🤞

[@seojinhong1160]

Thanks for sharing this! I'm planning to bleach my red oak dining table, but I'm wondering if this method can get rid of it's red tint..Have you ever tried bleaching red oak?

[@blacksheephouse]

I haven’t tried red oak, but it’s def worth a shot! It might take a few more goes with the bleach, but I’d guess you could get it to the tone you want

[@kotahitarawhiti3577]

Hey there! Loveeee your furniture and the tutorials- so so helpful! I just bought a huge media console made out of solid wood and want the raw finish you’ve been showing in your videos. The only thing I’m not sure of is the console itself doesn’t seem to have any sort of veneer or sealant so I’m scared to sand it down and potentially change the shape of the wood itself? Should I just go ahead and bleach it or try and sand it first? Any advice is so appreciated!!

[@blacksheephouse]

I have had a few pieces that I didn’t need to sand first so you may be lucky and not have to! Never hurts to try a sample spot first to see

[@slw04]

On the solid wood nightstand with the red/ orange tones towards the end of the video, what strip would you recommend to use that would take the red tones out before you bleach it? I have two solid wood pieces with red tones with one being antique. I want them both stripped down sanded and bleached down to the natural wood but not sure if Citristrip would work on them.

[@blacksheephouse]

I'm not a huge fan of chemical strippers bc they are so messy but I would use quick strip 15 minute formula if you are going to go that route instead of sanding. If I had a lot of red tone I would bleach llike I did in this video and then I would do a white wash or a taupe wash after. I have another video where I did a cherry wood dresser and I do that exact technique with the white wash after bleaching. Thanks for watching and I hope that helps!

[@blacksheephouse]

Here’s the video I mentioned kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX3Gqa2wo9tgbJI

[@cjko100]

I’m refinishing some vintage pocket doors. They are yellow pine. I’ve already stripped the varnish off, it was dark but they are still so stained. Even after trying to sand. With the varnish gone I can just bleach? I used the zissners wood bleach on one after sanding like crazy. Could I skip the sanding part?

[@blacksheephouse]

If the varnish is off (you can check by seeing if the wood absorbs water and changes color) but if the varnish is off you don’t need to sand at all

[@gigireddick3239]

Great video.....I am learning alot from you!!😊🙂🏡🏡👍🏾👍🏾

[@blacksheephouse]

I’m so glad!

[@MsJulianiko]

Omg this was so helpful. I have a piece i think i have to sand first it has a little wear and tear

[@blacksheephouse]

Awesome 👏 I’m glad it was helpful!

[@Bella7bella]

Can i bleach pieces that have veneer. Does the bleach raise the wood grain, and do you have to sand between each bleaching??? HELP

[@rachelsmith302]

Great advice...Thank You!!!

[@iadorenailsxfashion]

Wow, it turned out amazing! How did you know that you didn’t have to sand/remove a stain prior to bleaching? I have a solid wood piece with a orange tone and assumed I should strip it first. But now I’m not sure haha.

[@blacksheephouse]

You can check by wiping a spot with water, if it absorbs the water then it doesn’t have a topcoat on it, hope that helps!

[@ladonnajohnson8945]

My cousin just gave me a piece exactly like this side table or buffet. Can you give me some info on it?

[@theresamayfield]

How do you stop the bleaching process? Do you clean off the bleach at the end?

[@blacksheephouse]

I now either rinse the piece with water or neutralize the bleach with a vinegar wipe down. Back when I made this video I don’t think I knew that

[@Giovirosas]

Do you think this would work ok honey oak kitchen cabinets?

[@blacksheephouse]

G I O V I yes! It would work great on oak!

[@tinafain9800]

just curious if you have put a matte stain finish on any of your bleach pieces and if so, did the color stay unchanged? I am at the point of just leaving a piece I stripped and sanded and will now do at least one clorox but I am terrified if I wax or matte stain, the ugly orange will come through! Thanks for you any comments

[@blacksheephouse]

I don’t put any topcoat on my bleached pieces. The only thing I would trust is a white wax if you really need the protection. The good thing about bare wood is if you ever get something on it you can just sand it out!

[@barbararabassa]

Love your channel! I will try one of yours ideas 💡

[@ericagordon2275]

I want to bleach our cherry kitchen cabinets. Any tips??

[@bennetteirving3496]

do you finish it with a wax or sealer for protection OR just leave as is

[@blacksheephouse]

The only thing ive used that doesnt darken it is White wax

[@elizabethmleon]

Can you get this same look with new wood if I distress and bleach it? 🤔

[@blacksheephouse]

You sure can, any wood can be lightened with bleach!

[@noricoleman8988]

Looks amazing!

[@blacksheephouse]

Thanks Nori!

[@melindabridges4292]

Soooo no need to strip the original stain?

[@hlucienne]

Great info, thank you!

[@Springowl126]

I’m trying to turn my 1970’s, light mauve laminate bathroom vanity into a rustic bleached wood look. I’m going to practice on salvaged laminate doors but I’m thinking slick stick, white or oatmeal, or light almond chalk paint, and then a couple of coats of very light colored gel stain. I saw a light gel stain at Menard’s but I can’t remember the color name. Then maybe some gator hide to seal and resist water. If anyone is reading these comments and has any suggestions, please reply. If it looks too fakey, I’m going to hate it. Thank you. Great video as always 😘

[@blacksheephouse]

Amanda check out my French faux Bois video! It’s exactly what you need or my pottery barn dupe!

[@jonathanmcrae3728]

Just purchased a bleached oak coffee table. How or what do I need to do if I wish to use linseed oil on it? Appreciate any advice

[@blacksheephouse]

hmmm, careful with any oil or topcoat, in my experience the only thing that doesn't bring out orange tones or darken my work is white wax

[@jonathanmcrae3728]

@@blacksheephouse so your saying as it's been bleached I won't be able to sand down a little then use linseed to darken?

[@blacksheephouse]

@@jonathanmcrae3728 if you want to darken then you are good to do that or anything really, but if you want to keep it light then I would avoid any topcoat

[@myrnasaucedo4112]

I love your channel!

[@blacksheephouse]

Yay! I’m so glad to hear that!

[@Qulex_VR]

Do you think I can bleach my fire place mantle? It’s got that ugly orange tone to it that I hate and I’m painting the stones white and was going to paint the mantle white too but if I can try the raw wood color first I’d like too.

[@blacksheephouse]

sairah rhodeback yes, I’m sure you can! You may have to sand away any clear coating on top of the wood first though

[@sherryvinson7496]

What did u use to seal it?

[@lydiakinnaman1106]

BEAUTIFUL.!!!

[@donnasalazar6780]

Please if you can get back to me on the The Wood stain white quickly pickling, I cannot find it anywhere, I I Live in Tennessee looked for it online add a stock so do you have a substitute that I can use to get the white stain look on bleached wood 🪵 Please help me😩

[@blacksheephouse]

Hey there!! You can use any white wash or you can do a paint wash with white paint. Check Walmart or Michaels if you can’t find one at a hardware store, basically you want to look in the stain section and find one that says white ❤️

[@donnasalazar6780]

Thank you 😅

[@rosalochirco2732]

Thank you for the tips

[@blacksheephouse]

You bet!

[@maryrautenberg2506]

can you use a top coat on this finish?

[@blacksheephouse]

Topcoats are tricky on raw wood 😩 the only way I’ve found that it stays this light looking is to leave it raw, but I also frequently use a taupe paint wash technique too and you can clear coat that. I have a few videos on that

[@firstmondayrunclubduke1540]

How would you protect a dining table top after bleaching it, without darkening it?

[@firstmondayrunclubduke1540]

Oh I see you responded to a similar question earlier that you would use "white wax."

[@blacksheephouse]

yes, white wax is the only thing I've found that doenst darken the color or bring back the orange/red tones! hope it works for you, and remember with wax that you can re apply it as time goes on to keep up the durability

[@justineheithoff1968]

Does this work well on yellow pine?

[@blacksheephouse]

Justine Heithoff pretty sure, that’s what mine is made of in the video

[@laurenherrera1779]

I have a dining table I’m redoing now and I stripped it, sanded it probably about 5 times total and it got pretty white, I used mineral spirits about 5 coats of pouring it on and wiping off and it cleaned all of the leftover stain that was deep in the grain. I’m going to do the spray bleach method now to try to get it as white as possible. It’s pine too

[@fabie.976]

Are you in Utah??! I sold a piece just like this one a few years ago...maybe it's THE one I sold! :)

[@blacksheephouse]

Haha, no I’m in Ga 💜

[@ladonnajohnson8945]

Please give me some info about the side table, if you have any.

[@blacksheephouse]

The only thing I know is that is was made of pine wood and from Mexico, I bought it second hand. Thanks for watching!

[@bleugaze]

Thanks!

[@blacksheephouse]

You’re welcome 😉

[@Chippy_1995]

Is there anyway I can lighten a table that has a veneer top? Would be a shame to have to get a new table to match my kitchen :-(

[@blacksheephouse]

Matthew Chipchase if the veneer is wood then yes, but if it’s a laminate than I would go with painting it white or light yellow and then apply a stain on top. I have a few videos I do a faux wood finish on you should check out 🙂

[@blacksheephouse]

Oh! And veneer is thin so be careful not to sand all the way through

[@waynereed5421]

What are the tell tell signs a dining table has a veneer?

[@blacksheephouse]

Go around behind the furniture and look at the back of the top and sides and you can see the layers of the furniture. I show a picture in this video. A layer of. Sneer will be about as thick as a dime or oenny

[@niamhhyland6692]

❤

[@ewelinasz1923]

❤👍👍👍

[@hturtyada9435]

Didn't know you don't need a sanding tool to lighten your furniture!

[@grahamprice3230]

No safety glasses or gloves etc.Pitty you won’t see the end result .Also makes a mess of clothes.Bad example to people who follow your vid, Lots of people follow these shows so please be careful especially if children get hold of bleach or any diy equipment it will kill in a very painful death.Staysafe,

[@mariajoseramospeccenini5390]

Good job! Sorry for my question But why don't you wear mask, gloves and glasses protection? I think this is not good for your health 🥰❤

[@Pipsterz]

Weird start. No sound, not good. Really pretty though and other good info later.

[@lindamorgey6736]

I heard very good opinions about the woodglut plans.