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By following the instructions below, our products can be
finished easily and the results are always professional!
Don't forget--We're here if you have specific questions, or if you need help with a finishing project.
(609) 530-0097 or finishing@erneys.com.
STAINING Your Unfinished Furniture Project
**Note: Stir all cans well before using and follow other
instructions on container.
- Fill nail holes with wood fill which accepts stain.
- Sand well in the direction of the grain.On pine use #150 sandpaper.
On hardwoods use #120 sandpaper.
- Apply stain in the direction of the grain. Brush on and wipe off
immediately, doing a small section at a time. Allow to dry thoroughly. For a darker color,
apply a second coat of stain. Stain entire unit, inside and out. Allow to dry thoroughly.
Wipe off dust.
- Apply polyurethane. Depending on the product purchased
brush or wipe on first coat, using long, even strokes. Allow to dry
thoroughly.
- Sand lightly with #400 sandpaper, in the direction of the grain.
Remove all dust.
- Apply second coat of polyurethane, as done previously.
Allow to dry thoroughly.
- Sand lightly with #400 sandpaper, in the direction of the grain.
Remove all dust.
- Apply third coat of polyurethane, as done previously.
Allow to dry thoroughly.
- *Optional for oil-based polyurethane only: Apply paste finishing wax using #0000 steel wool.
Allow to dry approximately 10 minutes. Buff with a soft cloth.
- Allow min. 48 hours drying time before use (some products may require
longer cure times).
PAINTING Your Unfinished Furniture Project
**Note: Stir all cans well before using and follow other instructions on container.
- Fill nail holes with wood fill.
- Sand well in the direction of the grain, using #150 sandpaper.
- Apply primer. Brush on one coat of white pigmented
shellac primer. On oak use white pigmented primer (not shellac based).
Let dry thoroughly.
- Sand with #150 sandpaper in the direction of the grain.
Remove all dust.
- Apply enamel. Brush on, using long, even strokes.
Allow to dry thoroughly.
- Sand lightly with #220 sandpaper, in the direction of the grain.
Remove all dust.
- Apply second coat of enamel, as done previously.
Allow to dry thoroughly.
- Allow to cure thoroughly before use.
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