Can this be stained to a darker color? I ordered the natural by mistake and cannot tell if it already has a clear coat on it.
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Yes, you can stain it darker, but you'll need to sand every bit of the lacquer off it first, which is a BIG job. If you don't get every bit of it off, the stain won't adhere to parts of it, and it'll look bad. Now my hair dresser has one just like mine that she painted a solid color. (I like mine better. Hers looks "bumpy.") Really, I think you'll like it natural. I was gonna paint mine white, but when I got it, I changed my mind. (It matches my kitchen butcher block counter tops beautifully.) It's a nice piece.
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Yes, it appears to have a polyurethane stain. You need to go to a paint store and ask for a product that would strip that undercoat and then you should be able to stain it.
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I agree with the other responses. The wood has been finished with a lacquer or polyurethane. It could be removed with a stripper, and would then need to be sanded before staining. It would take some work especially with hand sanding in small areas. I suggest you live with the natural for a while and then see how you feel about it...
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I would say yes, however it would need to be sanded. I actually love the color and love the stool so much, I just ordered my 5th one. I have them strategically placed all around my house.
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I would think you could just go ahead and stain it darker, it does not need to be painted when you get it. We've had ours going on two years and it has held up very good to the weather, of course we live in southern CA, but the color is still very good. I hope this helps.
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I didn't stain mine, but the paint came out nicely! If you were to paint then clear coat it with a thin layer of polyurethane, it should be protected for a good amount of time!
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Hi, Denise. Wish I could help. I've had it awhile, and stained it gray.I love it, though. :-)
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Both ends (cabinet spaces) are covered in black, and the center piece is unfinished. I'm sure you could stain it any color you desire. Hope this helps you.
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It could def be stained, but keep in mind it has a greenish-gray under-hue. Maybe a dark stain?
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Hi Valerie - I think you'd be happier with the outcome if you got the unfinished one. I think the stain will soak in better.
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No. It is pre-treated and you don't have to....however of you wanted to change to "look" then it appears you could stain it.
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I am a novice furniture finisher. I stained a raw wood bookcase. This was my first piece and don't know how the stain would look on a piece previously stained. Sorry.
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It appears to have been stained, but it's a flat stain not glossy. Hope this helps!
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I bought it few months ago and so far no stain and no scratches. It's actually a little darker than I expected and I'm really satisfied with my purchase.
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it seemed to have a light coating of stain so I applied another layer of outdoor stain. I imagine if u roughed/sanded it up a bit, it would take a coat of paint.
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I would paint it first, if I were you.The paper is somewhat porous, and once you seal it with paint, it should help keep your stain nice and even.Best of luck :)
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I don't believe so. Futon is a natural color but seems to have a sealant or clear finish. I don't think you could stain it yourself unless you sanded the whole thing. Once a futon mattress is on it, you don't really see much of the frame.
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This picture is for natural so maybe that means not stained and treated. I don't have this version but mine is stained and finished so I wash down after use and polish.
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No to all your questions. This is a dark polish, almost a stain, but it is veri beautiful on dark wood. There is also a light polish for medium to light wood. My family has used this product for years until the product was discontinued in the stores. We buy it on line now.
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Mine was natural so I stained it. We have it outside and it is holding up well......