Love the dark stain on this!! You might want to try using pre stain wood conditioner on some of these older pieces. When you take it down to raw wood the stain tends to get blotchy from the wood being so dry. My results have been so much better since using it. It's a small inexpensive investment that is definitely worth it in the end. Great job on the rocker!!
i did an exact chair like this only it had a sailing ship on the headrest with cannons on each side...mine had most of the finish but faded /worn in some spots .i didnt sand it...all i did was load the dark walnut stain to it let it dry a few days then wipe back the excess. the loaded the poly aclyric to it... it turned out stunning !!
@@CLEVERCustom i was very grateful i didnt have to sand ..and it came out amazingly well ppl said it looked like a brand new chair it made me happy it turned out so well !!!
Either works, I prefer to use a staining pad/sponge for stain and a brush for clear coat polyurethane. Staining with a brush can leave brush streaks versus using a pad that'll ensure even coverage. It's just based on preference.
Good stuff brother.
I have a rocking chair to refinish. Now I know what I need to do, Thank you!
Love the dark stain on this!! You might want to try using pre stain wood conditioner on some of these older pieces. When you take it down to raw wood the stain tends to get blotchy from the wood being so dry. My results have been so much better since using it. It's a small inexpensive investment that is definitely worth it in the end. Great job on the rocker!!
I'll look into that!
i did an exact chair like this only it had a sailing ship on the headrest with cannons on each side...mine had most of the finish but faded /worn in some spots .i didnt sand it...all i did was load the dark walnut stain to it let it dry a few days then wipe back the excess. the loaded the poly aclyric to it... it turned out stunning !!
Sometimes that's all it takes!
@@CLEVERCustom i was very grateful i didnt have to sand ..and it came out amazingly well ppl said it looked like a brand new chair it made me happy it turned out so well !!!
Love Seeing Old Things Get A Chance to Become Useful Again !!
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What grit paper do you use? Fine?
I use 80 grit and then come back with 400 grit.
What kind of sponge is that? I have a rocking chair outside that is sanded down but I bought stain brushes. Should I use a sponge instead?
Either works, I prefer to use a staining pad/sponge for stain and a brush for clear coat polyurethane. Staining with a brush can leave brush streaks versus using a pad that'll ensure even coverage. It's just based on preference.