With our assistance, any entry door, window frame or piece of furniture can look better than new.

Steps include

• Removing the Old Finish
• Wood Preparation
• Choosing and Applying the Proper Stain
• Final Protective Finish

Stain Options

Oil Based Stain – penetrates the wood without altering the surface

• Recommended – furniture, woodwork, doors, floors, cabinets, accessories
• Dry Time – 8 hours
• Coats – Normally 2. Additional coats can be applied for a richer color
• Application Tool – brush, cloth or foam applicator

Water Based Stain – environmentally friendly but often raise the grain of the wood

• Recommended – furniture, woodwork, cabinets, doors, accessories
• Dry Time – 3 hours
• Coats – Normally 1. Additional coats can be applied for a richer color
• Application Tool – synthetic bristle brush, cloth or foam

Gel Based Stain – offers excellent rich color but are more expensive

• Recommended – woodwork, furniture, doors, cabinets, accessories
• Dry Time – 24 hours
• Coats – 1-2 depending on the surface
• Application Tool – brush, cloth or foam applicator

Final Finish Options

Water Based Polyurethane – is a clear and environmentally fast-drying finish used on most wood surfaces.

• Recommended – furniture, cabinets, floors and doors
• Sheens – Gloss, Semi-Gloss, Satin
• Dry Time – 24 hours
• Coats – 3
• Application Tool – synthetic bristle brush, foam brush, or lambswool applicator

Polyurethane – is a clear, hard finish that dries fast to protect and beautify interior wood surfaces.

• Recommended – woodwork, furniture, doors, cabinets and floors
• Sheens – Gloss, Semi-Gloss, Satin
• Dry Time – 4-6 hours
• Coats – 2-3 coats
• Application Tool – natural bristle brush, foam brush, or lambswool applicator

Lacquer – is a clear, protective finish for wood and metal.

• Recommended – woodwork, cabinets, furniture, interior doors, accessories
• Sheens – Gloss, Semi-Gloss, Satin
• Dry Time – 30 minutes
• Coats – 3
• Application Tool – high quality natural bristle brush

*Recommended Uses, Dry Time and Coats provided by Minwax Stains

Please contact us for a free quote.