Mission furniture
traditionally uses dark hardwood stains.
Mission furniture -- also called Arts and Crafts style -- is a style of construction that began in 1895, when Joseph McHugh coined the term to represent the straight-line furniture style his company manufactured. Traditionally, Mission-style furniture used oak and cherry hardwoods, but currently produced Mission furniture often uses solid birch stained to match traditional wood colors. These solid woods can be stained and finished like any other wood to match your existing furniture. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Sand the wood's surface with the 800-grit sandpaper to remove burrs and sharp spots on the furniture. Be sure to thoroughly smooth the end grain of the wood, or else the end grain will stain darker than the side grain of the wood.
2. Remove the sanding dust from the wood by first using a clean rag, then a tack cloth. The tack cloth has a slightly sticky feel to it, which lifts dust and other debris from the surface being stained.
3. Stain the wood one piece at a time using the wood stain and a foam staining brush. Mission wood furniture incorporates slats into its design. Each of these slats should be stained individually. As soon as each piece has been completely covered with stain, remove the excess stain with a clean, dry rag to prevent the stain from caking up on the surface. Allow the stain to dry according to the instructions on the can before proceeding.
4. Apply the polyurethane sealer over the stain using a clean foam stain brush, being careful to avoid applying the sealer so thickly that bubbles appear on the surface. Make sure to apply sealer between the slats of the furniture to maintain a uniform appearance. The polyurethane sealer does not need to be wiped after its application. Allow the sealer to dry completely before handling the furniture.
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