modCHAIR

restyle a veneer chair in rich stain color

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Spray – Home Décor Stain Chestnut, Clear Finish Matte – wood veneer chair, sanding block, fine grade sandpaper, tack cloth, soft cloth or paper towel, latex glove, piece of notepaper

TECHNIQUE

1. Remove veneer sections from chair frame.
2. On previously finished wood, remove the finish by sanding then, clean the surface with tack cloth.
3. On a protected surface, spray Chestnut very close to surface to puddle stain on wood. With soft cloth or paper towel, wipe stain into wood following the grain. This step enhances the grain. (The stain has an approx. 2 minute open time. Work in sections, spraying only the area you have time to work. If stain becomes too dry to rub simply reapply more stain in that area.)
4. To even out and enhance the color, spray the stain approx. 12” from surface in even parallel strokes. Since the stain is translucent, additional coats will deepen the color. Apply as many coats needed to achieve the desired depth of color. (3 light coats used here) Let dry between coats.
5. For an ultra smooth finish, sand the stained surface with a piece of paper. This ultra-fine sanding removes any airborne imperfections that might have landed in the finish.
6. Protect the surface with 2 coats of Clear Finish Matte. Apply by spraying approx. 10”-12” from surface. Let dry between applications.