  Staining Your Bedroom Cedar Furniture
How To Stain Your Old Adirondack Cedar Furniture
Your Old Adirondack furniture is suited to an indoor or outdoor life, year round. It is shipped natural and untreated. It can then be stained or left in its natural condition. Staining and other treatments tend to add longevity to your furniture, particularly for the outdoor pieces.
It is perfectly acceptable to stain your furniture after several years of weathering or immediately following your purchase. This means you can wait to decide if you keep the natural, graceful gray.
We recognize that there are many people who wish to preserve the look of unfinished cedar. In this case, we suggest using a wood preservative.
Preparation: The correct preparation is the key for stains to adhere. The preparations we suggest ensure the wood¡¦s porousness, which is desirable because the wood¡¦s grain is revealed. These preparations also ensure that the wood is clean and dry when it is stained.
The Protection of Property: We recommend that you use a drop cloth to protect any surfaces you many be working on. If you¡¦re inside, ensure adequate ventilation.
Weather: In general, try to work on the furniture when temperatures range from 50„a to 85„a F. Humidity should be below 80%. If the furniture is outdoors during the staining process, it should be protected from the elements. Finally, abide by any particulars on the stain or paint label.
Sand or Pre-Wet your furniture.
To Pre-Wet: Unless you have a power washer, get the garden hose or a pump sprayer out. Thoroughly soak the piece. Wait 4 to 5 drying days before you stain. If you prefer, the market offers detergents specialized for cleaning your furniture.
To Sand: You may sand your furniture by hand. This light sanding should be done across all surfaces of the piece. Any loose wood fibers or dust should be removed by brushing.
Choosing A Finish
Stain or Paint? Painting or staining is both possible with cedar furniture. They may enhance your furniture and ensure its longevity. With either, carefully consider your color choice and how you will be using the piece. Paints and stains are usually interior or exterior specific.
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