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QuestionCan I sand away dark wood stain?Crystal Chadwick is a Licensed General Contractor and the Owner of Yin & Yang Construction out of Salt Lake City, Utah. With over 16 years of experience in the construction industry, she specializes in remodels, repairs, and handyman services. Crystal leads her team with vision and a detail-oriented approach, allowing them to provide quality work and design to their clients.Yes—you could sand the wood all the way down to the bare wood underneath the stain and then re-stain it with a lighter color.
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QuestionHow do you lighten a wood stain without sanding the wood?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerUse a furniture refinisher to dissolve the stain and scrub it away with a bit of steel wool. Although it still involves some scrubbing, this approach is less damaging to the surface of the wood than sanding.
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QuestionCan you lighten gel stain?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerUnfortunately, gel stains are fairly difficult to lighten. Before the gel dries, you can scrub the surface with mineral spirits to lighten the stain. Once the finish has hardened, you can remove it by sanding it down.
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QuestionCan you stain over wood that is already stained?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerIf the wood isn’t sealed, you can easily stain over it. However, you’ll probably need to use a darker stain than the one already on the wood in order to get good results. Polyurethane stain blends can also be used over stained wood that has a topcoat sealant. For the best results, sand the surface down first so that the new stain bonds better with the wood.
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