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Howdy, Wack! If it is just staining, you wouldn't need to sand again. If you use a water based top coat, you might need to lightly sand again after the first coat of poly as it can raise the grain and make it feel a little fuzzy.

Fantastic, rustinstardust2094! We're glad we could be of some help. Remember, you can always practice on the underside of a piece of unfinished furniture, like bottom of a table/chair seat or shelf, before starting the main surface areas. Happy staining!!!

@@unfinishedfurniture1 Another really smart idea - thanks! And yes, I'll need that practice

Hi Calvin. There were two coats on the stool used in the video. As far as scratch 'proof', it is not. Metal will win out with most paints, but it does include a built in primer and protective topcoat. Melange recommends using additional topcoat in high use areas(like a table top, cabinetry, etc).

Hi Patricia! If the box is going to be inside the house(climate controlled), you shouldn't have any problems. But if it would be in a non-climate controlled area like a garage or shed, the freezing temperatures in the winter could cause the wood to crack in it's unfinished form(without any type of seal/top coat for protection).

@@unfinishedfurniture1 Thank you so much for the great advice. The table will be kept inside the house. Loved your tutorial. It was very helpful for us novices :)

Hi Boomssloot. A wire brush would help bring out a textured effect on the wood.

Absolutely. Parawood is solid wood so you can sand and restart with no worries.

Hi Patti! Water can work similarly on some wood species like Pine and Parawood, but steer clear using water for this technique with Oaks. One of the benefits with using paint thinner is that it evaporates rather quickly. Water can raise the grain so you might have to do some light resanding to knock the raised fuzzy feeling off. We have not used Odie's Oil so unfortunately, we don't have any info on it.

Hi Jenna. We have a video on how to temporarily disconnect the mechanism on Archbold bedroom furniture. It may be different on furniture from other manufacturers. Here's the video: ua-cam.com/video/FeOaQfA-2b8/v-deo.html&ab_channel=UnfinishedFurnitureofWilmington

Hi @nmoorer4964! If the lever is broken, you're likely going to need to use something thin, like a screwdriver or small metal rod, to slide in and act like the plastic lever. Depending on what side the the lever is broken, you'd lift or lower what's left of the broken lever with the screwdriver/tool, and then pull out and replace. Remember, on drawers, one lever lifts up and one lever goes down. So if the one you push down is working properly, then you'd want to attempt to push the broken one up with the screwdriver, or vice versa. If the plastic piece is broken off entirely, it might not be removable. We hope that helps!

@@unfinishedfurniture1 Thank you! Don't know why anything is made with plastic.... I will try

Hi Kim. Prolly not a mistake. If you are using Dixie Bell Gel over top of the Boss, you will need to sand after the application of the Boss to smooth it out prior to application of the Gel Stain. You can always call us at the store if you have other questions. 910-399-2276.

Hi Maani! You can call us at 910-399-2276 if you are having issues with a drawer from furniture we carry and we can troubleshoot the problem with you.

Hi John! You could wipe mineral oil on the butcher block to keep it in good condition. After using it for any food prep, wash it with soap and water and then reapply more mineral oil. You could also use what is called "Waterlox", which you can apply less frequently. It's easier to maintain. Here's a link to their website if you'd like to research: www.waterlox.com/original/ :)

This video was very informative. I have never used stains before and bought a water based walnut for my parawood table. I just sanded the entire table at 80 grit before I saw this video. 😮Should I follow your steps and sand it with your recommendations? Also do you recommend water based or oil based on parawood? What color was this that you used?

Hi Batch2b! 150-180 grit is what we used in the video. Nothing wrong with following the steps in this video on your project. Both types of stain work well on parawood. We like oil based better, it's just easier to use. In the video, Java Gel Stain by General Finishes was used. If you have any other questions, just let us know!

You're welcome!

We appreciate the kind words, David, and are super happy that you found the video helpful!

Hi Mark! Absolutely...sand and then apply the clear coat. Parawood looks very nice with just a top coat on!

Thank you for the kind words! We like General Finishes Topcoats. Their High Performance water-based urethane topcoats can be used over painted, stained, and raw wood surfaces. It works very well with parawood/rubber wood.

Thank you, Brian!

Hi Deb! Follow the same directions as seen in the video for either painting or staining. If you have any doubts as to how the whitewash will look, start on the underside of the nightstand or an area that is not as visible like the back of a drawer. That way, you see how it looks, can make any tweaks, and can then continue with the entire project. As for clear coating, we love the General Finishes water based top coat. Oil based can yellow over time but certainly the General Finish oil based top coat is indeed awesome as well. If you using an oil based paint and using a water based topcoat, let the final coat of paint/stain cure for at least 72 hours before applying the water based top coat.