Refinish Furniture without Stripping - Workshop Wednesday

[@gloriafields1899]

This is a great idea for re-staining a piece of furniture without stripping. Sometimes, I just don't want to take the time to strip a piece because it is a long process. Can't wait to see the entire project. Thanks for a great video and great information.

[@RootsWingsHome]

I'm with you on that one! You can see the finished mirror in this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aom9gneugZlsftk

[@elizabethhamilton4678]

Great to know. I love anything that doesn't require the dreaded sanding process! Can't wait to see your finished mirror. Have a blessed day. Hugs from the southeast coast of Florida🌴😎💙😎🌴

[@RootsWingsHome]

Right?! I'm with you on that! Love from Pittsburgh !

[@laurenfasick8507]

This truly is the answer I have been looking for. I have a beautiful Oak dining table that is now the wrong color. And I wanted to stain it. Now I can. Thank you thank you thank you

[@RootsWingsHome]

Oh good, perfect timing! I'm so glad!! I hope you love your table when you are done with it!

[@jbw252]

Super tutorial! I utilized this technique on a small oak lamp table, bringing it from it's natural color to a beautiful walnut color. Thank you, Jenni.

[@RootsWingsHome]

Wonderful! It's really quite simple, but I think we forget we can do it - what a difference it can make!

[@marinrands]

Thanks for the perfect solution to change the color on a recently purchased antique secretary desk!!

[@RootsWingsHome]

You are so welcome!

[@brittuceda2020]

Thank you for this video! I have 2 end tables that I want to be darker but have spindles, so I was NOT wanting to sand those spindles down!

[@trentvlak]

So, just paint on water based stain then 1-2 layers of top coat. Thanks for demonstrating how to brush it on, I was about to go in little circles.

[@angeemw5880]

i enjoy watching your short and simple to do videos!

[@juceelucee2841]

I am doing this to a bedside table that I got from a friend, what a mess. I have done this to a table lamp also where my husband sits and leaves marks on the surface from all his cups, pocket junk etc. TFS... love your channel.

[@RootsWingsHome]

Well thank you so much for watching! I hope this works for you!!

[@gigireddick3239]

Great video with good information. This is really helpful because I have a few mirrors which I will consider changing the look of them!!!! Keep up the great content!! Gigi

[@RootsWingsHome]

Yes, it's a good trick to know. Thank you for watching!

[@amandaphuong3096]

I was passed down a wood table but the previous owner painted the legs white. I want to bring the colour of the legs back to the original wood... Do you have any recos on how I would do this?

[@Butterflyjonesful]

I have an old sewing machine cabinet. It need some tlc. I want it to be easy. Thanks for this great tutorial

[@bethgonzalez4206]

We just picked up a used wooden bedroom set that I would like to stain to match the color of our woodwork. I will be taking the light furniture, darker. Thanks for your video. I feel a little better about the project. What kind of top coat do you use? Is it put on the same way?

[@gardengirl11ify]

Thx. I didn't know. Thx. Do I have to remove all the topcoat before doing this?

[@judyaustin7221]

I am in need of some advice. I have an old church pew, less than perfect, but I love the age showing through but does need some new stain. I have watched your video using gel stain and water based stain, both over existing stained furniture. How do I know which is best for my piece?

[@RootsWingsHome]

Either would work. I have switched over almost entirely to water based stain as I feel like it does the same thing but dries quicker and is safer to work with! I think I'd go with water based in your case as well because it won't cover so much of the old character like the gel stain would!

[@judyaustin7221]

Thank you! I gambled on that being your answer and ordered the water based yesterday. 😊 I can’t wait to see this transformation.

[@judyaustin7221]

Roots & Wings Furniture & Home my choice of stain turned out darker than i was hoping. Is there a way to lighten without sanding the entire piece?

[@kianastreyle6651]

Was there ever a reveal video? I’d love to see it 😅

[@diannen9304]

Hi, thanks for the video. Just what I was looking for. Would this work with putting a white or grey stain over a yellow oak stain? Thanks!

[@czrider3999]

Will this work if trying to go a lighter color than the original finish?Great video and info. Thanks,

[@RootsWingsHome]

No, unfortunately you can only do this to go darker. You can use a white wash to lighten a color, but that will probably not be the look you would be going for.

[@Thehappyme02]

Hey Jenni, Just happened upon your channel! It's great. A few questions please? Can you use gel stain for this project? Can you put a java gel stain over a cherry wood finish after you rough up the top coat? Also, when can you use beeswax? It seems to give furniture such a nice finish. Can you use it on a furniture project like this after you've applied a gel stain (or water base if necessary) I like working with gels stains but have done only small items. Thank you!

[@robintenerelli4113]

Hello... I have a light dove gray end table that I would like to stain a deeper gray without sanding it. Can you show me or tell me how to do this please? Thank you!

[@chitrabhatt2303]

This is very helpful! I have an additional question which I’ve been wondering about... in the market these days there are stain+polyurethane combo products which is like a one-step application. I have tried that on my coffee table and it worked great since I was making the table into a darker finish. My question is, have you tried mixing a water based stain with water based polyurethane to create such a combo and do all the staining and finishing work in one step itself? Thank you for all the helpful videos that you make!!

[@RootsWingsHome]

Yes! You can also do that - I actually did it on a set of chairs (here's the post: rootsandwingsfurniture.com/blog/woodtoning/) this can be streaky depending on the surface, so you usually have to do more than one coat!

[@chitrabhatt2303]

Wonderful idea and the chairs look awesome!! 👌🏼👏🏼❤️ if you get a chance can you also do a video of this process please?

[@RootsWingsHome]

@@chitrabhatt2303 I'll put it on my list of ideas!!

[@chitrabhatt2303]

Thank you so much! I’ll look forward for it! 👍🏼😊

[@thehachfelds]

What top coat do you recommend?

[@amandabilderback]

Would you recommend this technique to change the wood tone of kitchen cabinets? I may wind up just painting them, but as an option, it might also be nice if I could just neutralize their orangey undertone a smidge.

[@RootsWingsHome]

Yes! This will absolutely work! I used this technique on my bathroom cabinets: rootsandwingsfurniture.com/blog/restainingcabinets/

[@magalystamales]

Would you recommend this on mahogany stained wood? I have a beautiful chippendale desk that has a really dark mahogany stain.

[@chumdog90]

Can I use this technique and stain over cabinets that have a polyurethene top coat on them?

[@mikefarrell2312]

I have similar question. Does water base stain penitrate various finishes varnish, polyurethane etc. I've read to can apply accectone in a very small spot. If it dissolves the finish its varnish or shellac, if it doesn't it's a polyurethane finish. So which type of stain then do apply? Oil or water based?

[@RC.56]

I’m trying to darken a cabinet from dark brown to an espresso finish. Do I need to strip the finish first? Or can I just sand lightly and apply an espresso stain? If so, use stain or finish? It’s for inside and it’s currently not shiny. Won’t laquer make it shiny?

[@bonniegauthier5573]

Hello, I am from Canada and we are unable to purchase General Finishes here so we drove to the States and bought some to redo my diningroom table which I am pretty sure is veneer bought from a big box furniture store. I purchased the oil based gel stain in Java. Was this the wrong product to use as I see from the comments you are recommending water based. Can I still use the one I purchased. I will sand with 220 grit to get a good base. Thank you for your videos really enjoy each and everyone of them

[@RootsWingsHome]

Oh no, you are fine to use the java gel stain! Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3WwYnx5Ypl1iNk it's an old one but maybe it will help!

[@jlynnmills83]

Can you refinish kitchen cabinets without stripping? For example, I want to redo my kitchen but I don't know what the cabinets are made of (they are really old and crappy) but I want to chalk paint and distress. And do you have a brand you'd recommend. I am testing out Rust-Oleum but I am not sure if it's working or if I am doing it right (I am a newbie to this). Help!! PS. love your videos :-)

[@RootsWingsHome]

Yes, you sure can! If you are painting them, check out one of these videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoiuZ4lvmt2FpMk or kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipfYoniAp7aWjsU

[@PennyJones-g3b]

What do you use for a top coat

[@kimberlymerritt2988]

I have an old oak table that has a veneer or laminate top. I tried GF gel stain but it would not stick, would the water base stain work? I’m tempted just to milk paint it because nothing else seems to work. Any suggestions?

[@RootsWingsHome]

The water based may work. I would give it a really good scuffing with 120 grit sandpaper - really scratch it up, then see if it will stick!!

[@beautyisme722]

Good evening. I have a beautiful charcoal gray wooden dining table that was damage by an oil spill, an Air Wick oil spill, that left two big rings and a few spots on it..the oil ate away at the color, turning it back to its natural brown. Can this be fixed by staining or should I just replace the table? I just bought it in November and I really Love it. Literally heartbroken but I'm hopeful this will recover it. Please Help!

[@danieltetradis761]

Can this work with a black or ebony stain as to not lose detail with inlays?

[@glendaherndon9951]

I gone restain a dining room table and a large mirror, where can i find your video on sanding, i need to sand the table

[@cherylatkinson9083]

Jenny, can you use General Finishes Satin too coat with General Finishes Java Gel stain?

[@RootsWingsHome]

Yes, you sure can!

[@ashleywright8686]

I ❤️ your tutorials.

[@RootsWingsHome]

Thank you so much!!

[@kristinapeterson2611]

Will the sanding between topcoats affect this method of stain application or should I sand as normal?

[@RootsWingsHome]

As long as you are just sanding VERY LIGHTLY you will not affect the stain. If you get a little aggressive, the water based stain can sometimes be easy to sand through.

[@debbiebrown7125]

Is General Finishes gel stain water base?

[@RootsWingsHome]

Yes it is. And it does work. However, I'd highly recommend this GF Water based stain instead of the gel. It's safer and easier to work with, and dries quicker!!

[@baylaanat9337]

I need to know how to cheat and do a white wash without having to strip or sand the piece of wood? can you help?

[@RootsWingsHome]

Yes! There are a few things you can try - either use a white glaze in this same way to go over the piece. OR try, some watered down white paint! That may do the trick for you!!

[@cw4091]

where is the finished piece?

[@donnamoore2153]

“Don’t overthink this”, oh my that is so not me. Started watching videos by an older gentleman who strips absolutely EVERYTHING. Obviously retired.

[@RootsWingsHome]

Lol, it's not me either ;)

[@Nursequinn]

I had no idea you couldn’t use oil based stain over an existing finish! 😲

[@RootsWingsHome]

Gel stain is okay, but oil based stain has nothing to soak into - so it would take days (or weeks) to dry!

[@508phonewiresuckers]

So we are not supposed to sand the mirror? Oops!!! Now what?