Bedside tables makeover

[inspiredbycoast]

These bedsides were dark and worn and needed a refresh. 

 

Materials

Cabots stain and varnish and had it tinted in colour Brazilian roast (waterbase)

Cabots Cabothane satin clear sealer

Sand paper 80,120, 240 grit and 400 grit paper

Tools

Makita orbital sander 

Steps

Step 1

After sanding them back to reveal the natural timber I decided to stain them.

I used Cabot's stain and varnish in colour Brazilian roast.

However as this stain colour is a very dark colour I mixed a very small amount of the stain with Cabot's cabothane satin clear sealer. 

 Approx 1x part stain to 5x parts clear sealer. 

 

[EricL]

Hello @bekzb 

Thank you for sharing that update. That tabletop looks absolutely fabulous! Please make sure to post photos of the other furniture pieces you are planning on upcycling. 

Eric

[Gillser]

Love this. Am about to embark on staining my dining table. Never knew you could mix the stain. So, is it just mixed with the water based varnish? Also, do I need to then add a layer of varnish when complete? 🤓

[EricL]

Hello @Gillser 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us.

Let me tag @inspiredbycoast to make them aware of kind words and questions. I love the finish that they made on the side tables, it's a fantastic transformation. 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[inspiredbycoast]

Hi @Gillser 

Yes you can dilute waterbased stains by mixing them with waterbased clear sealers. I tend to use Cabot's cabothane clear or benchtop sealer. For a table I would recommend Cabot's benchtop sealer. And yes once you have applied  your diluted stain colour mix , you can seal it all again with just a clear coat over the top for your finish