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I have already applied one coat of stain to my alder wood table top and, as noted, it did take the stain evenly in all areas. Can I re-sand and apply the conditioner?
Yes, you can re-sand solid wood; take care with veneer so as to not go through it. Sand enough to rough it up and stain again, there's no need for...
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I am trying to stain alder in a light grey, but it wants to yellow. How can I prevent this?
Does the stain contain linseed oil? If it does, try putting it in the sun.
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I used sealer and I couldn't get the stain dark enough. Can I stain first and then use the sealer?
Yes, the stain will make your wood darker, and the sealer will preserve the stain you used.
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How much bleach do I use to bleach my clothes?
Add 1 capful of bleach to the bleach compartment on your washing machine. This is enough to bleach a load of laundry.
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What if the stain isn't covering the stainable wood filler? It's lighter than the stain and I can see where all the holes and imperfections are. How do I correct this problem?
Old timer trick: Take a small blob of the filler and drip a few drops of the stain on it. Knead it together and apply.
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I have tried many times to get a cat puke stain out of my wood furniture. What can I do if it's still not coming out?
It may still come out over time. Also, you can try looking online for a cleaner specially designed for that. I have cats too and have been using a hard...
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I left my nightguard in bleach for too long and now it's sticky, as if the bleach is eating it away, but it has still maintained its shape. How do I get rid of the stickiness?
Try using a toothbrush and some toothpaste or baking soda and brush it all over. You can use warm water to rinse it pretty well and see if the stickiness...
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I have a water stain from a flower container that leaked. I have gotten most of the dirt stain off, but now have a gray stain. Any advice?
Try baking soda on a scrub sponge and see if that will help. Use it dry, and you may have to do it more than once.
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I want to finish my maple mantel with a natural maple color but I want to use stain, so what stain do I use?
All species of wood have a variegated color in their grain that is unique to that species. If you want to keep the natural color, don't stain it! For maple...
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Can you stain over stain without sanding?
If the stain has been on there for a while, then you don't have to do anything special. If it was just recently applied, though, I'd make sure to use...
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