Just brush it on! I have washed a couple of the chairs off with Dawn and hot water and taken some Formby’s refinisher to them. Dark shiny stain. Or you may have purchased unstained, unfinished wood chairs or tables, as a blank slate for your creative spirit. I love this redo! Start with some very fine grit sand paper to lightly sand the whole piece. You won’t be doing a lot of sanding in between. I think it is amazing stuff and I just love the ease of it. If you are after that look, then use straight product. No, I have never used PolyShades in a sprayer. Keep up the good work…, Hi Josh, Send me a photo of them before and after if you think of it! ;)Thanks for hosting the party!!! scratches, marks, and a big round spot where nail polish remover was spilled and it took the stain off. :). Apply wood stain in the direction of the grain with a paintbrush. Im going to try it – thank you AGAIN! reading other comments, i read about someone who redid their kitchen cabinets. How dark do you want it? Love paint? Well, it’s all “do-able” with the PS. I do have a question for you, but I don’t know if you will be able to help me with this question. :) This piece of furniture is huge and to me it has no life. And from my experience, yes it should work on most wood. I have not tried it on laminate but I suppose if you sand it, it should work! :) I hope you have had a wonderful weekend! And remember, the Mahogany does have a red tone to it. Or was it 50/50? I’ve used oil based and water based. I used two coats and used steel wool for a light sanding between coats. Would this method work on a table top that has many coats of polyurethane? ;) Thanks for the follow! Thanks so much! Plus, anywhere you have feet constantly going will get wear as I’m sure you know. If there are scratches that you don’t want in the finished product I’d say do a full sand/stain/poly job. Consult product directions, but 10 to 20 minutes will usually suffice. I just finished putting on the first coat of polyshades in espresso on my first DIY wood shelf. Her strongest interests are the performing arts, design, food, health, personal finance and personal growth. Add Color With Outdoor Tables and Ottomans Tables can enliven any outdoor seating group much the same as chairs since they are available in a variety of different colors and materials too. My one idea was how you did your piece – chalk pain the outside, and stain the front of the drawers. DIY Blogger Stefanie Schiada of Brooklyn Limestone says grab an inspiring piece of furniture … Can I leave it in place and refinish it? Oh no! It’s so great (and easy!) Thanks so much! Good luck!! question: can this stain be used for laminate cabinets? =) Thanks for sharing this! Hi Cheryl! And be sure to check in next week when I share how I transformed this lovely! Nancy. Home Depot carries a brand of chalky finish paint although it might only be available online. xoNancy, Wow, they both look fabulous! Hi Nancy, while doing a lot …. And yes, I totally love your style and the beautiful finish of your pieces. I just found this post. The polyshades have great durability…just like stain/poly done the regular way, in my experience. 26 Types of Chalk Style Paint For Furniture, http://www.addhousewife.com/2013/01/pin-inspiration-party-time.html, https://www.artsychicksrule.com/2014/02/thrifty-french-chair-makeover-annie-sloan-chalk-paint.html, https://www.artsychicksrule.com/2012/11/china-cabinet-and-dining-table-re-new.html, https://www.artsychicksrule.com/old-thrift-store-coffee-table/. Wrapping it around the legs is also a fun way to use washi tape on furniture. Nancy. :) This is an easy fix to get the look of a deeper or darker or even a different color stain without having to go through the process of sanding completely down to the bare wood and then staining and polying, etc. I was wondering what you would do if the wood had some damage. Use a somewhat fine sandpaper to do this. ;) It’s great for freshening up an old piece with minimal damage. After they were installed, I used paste wax to provide protection for them. Your projects look great and what an amazingly simple product! Want tips, ideas, inspiration & more?? You can always get drip marks….just go back around once you’ve applied and basically finish and look for them. You can do either of course, that is just what I would do. The quickest and most easily reversible way to change the color of your dresser is to cover the whole thing with good quality self-adhesive paper. Before/After of the coffee table… Meaning, it may not match perfectly to the other. I was thinking of resurfacing our kitchen cabinets, but making them a darker stain just might work! (to get a feel for the product and how it applies, etc) Or even better, pick up a small furniture item (10-15 dollars) at the thrift store and make it over before tackling your bigger, more important, job. :D Thank you again!!! (with stain, then poly, etc) If it’s lightly scratched, just faded or a bit worn, then the PolyShades is a great fix. I just found you and I am going to hold on like a dog on a leash! Besides using Chalk Paint, I’m going to show you how to either refresh a piece of stained furniture or change the color completely. This set is still in new condition, but happens to be “Honey Oak” color and we prefer “Expresso”. :) >>> 26 Types of Chalk Style Paint For Furniture. Thanks, Hi Jon, I’ve looked at different tutorials that seem a little too difficult for me, being a rookie at this, lol. There’s so many products out there and videos giving different advice, so it’s very helpful to have a comparison of when to do one vs another. . ;)thanks for stopping by!Nancy. Maybe your decking needs refinishing. So glad you came over from FB! Your amazing and I appreciate anything you can suggest! I can’t wait to give it a try. Hi Michelle, Thanks in advance. 30 days is always a good rule of thumb for any finish (cure time) but you can lightly use it after a few days. :), Aww thank you so much for the sweet words Kathy!!