Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - Headboard and chair leg refinishing

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pohocker
02-09-05, 10:17 AM
I have an oak finished headboard that I need to recolor to an offwhite, and some off white chair legs to refinish to a darker shade. Neither are big projects, so I was wondering if there was a way to get a decent result without having to go thru the entire spectrum of stripping, sanding, etc.
Thanks for any help.

chfite
02-09-05, 12:18 PM
If you could achieve these ends by applying a clear coat with some stain in it, you might be able to skip the stripping and such. Otherwise, paint may be the only other option that does not require more preparation than cleaning and deglossing.

Hope this helps.
pohocker
02-09-05, 01:01 PM
Chris, if I seal them with "Kilz" or something similar, I wonder if I can just paint over top if that and do OK?
Thanks for your reply.

chfite
02-09-05, 01:55 PM
It should work. Be sure to clean the surface thoroughly with spic and span or mineral spirits to remove all the grease, grit, and grime.
pohocker
02-10-05, 06:18 AM
Thanks, Chris.