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- STEP 1-
Select The Right Piece

Search for the perfect piece you want to transform and get creative.

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What to look for.
What condition is it in.
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Materials List
   Varathane® Wood Stain Carbon Gray
   Varathane® Wood Stain Antique White
   

Varathane® Triple Thick Polyurethane Satin
  Additional materials:
Sandpaper (280 or 329 grit)
Cloth Rags
Gloves
Tarp or Newpaper
2-3 Paint Brushes
- STEP 2-
Staining the wood pieces

With a wide selection of Varathane stains, select the ones that fit your taste. (Varathane Carbon Gray / Varathane Antique White / Varathane Triple Thick polyurethane). Additionally, you’ll need sand paper to prepare the surface for finishing. A couple of stir sticks, a paint brush, a couple of rags and, of course, some gloves. Make sure to have a tarp or newspaper to protect your work area.

- STEP 3-
Prepare The Surface For Finishing

First remove the existing hardware. Next clean the surface using a residue/wax Napthabuild up remover. Then take a separate cloth to clean that off. Using a fine 280 or 320 grit sand paper, lightly scuff the piece. This will help with adhesion. Then go over one more time with your residue remover (Naptha).

Remove the existing hardware.
Clean the surface.
Lightly sand the surface.
- STEP 4-
Applying The First Stain

Take your Varathane stain (Antique White), and give it a quick stir. Then, using a clean cloth, saturate it with the stain and wipe it on the surface you intend to refinish. Apply liberally. Wait 2-3 minutes and white away excess. Give that first coat of Varathane at least an hour to dry.

Saturate the cloth with stain.
Apply liberally with a lint free cloth. Allow to sit for 2-3 minutes and wipe away excess.
Blend out evenly with brush.
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Drybrush On Second Stain

Next, apply the second Varathane Stain (Carbon Gray) using the dry brush technique demonstrated in the slides below. Take your time and go drawer by drawer and one side at a time. Let dry for at least an hour, then apply Varathane Triple Thick polyurethane

Dip your brush in the stain.
Dab the brush on a cloth to wipe off the excess.
Apply lightly and build up strokes. This technique is called, “drybrushing”
- STEP 6-
Apply Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane

Remember that one coat of the Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane is sufficient for maximum protection.

Dip your (synthetic) brush in the polyurethane.
Brush on, fully coating the surface.
Let the polyurethane dry for 1 hour before moving on to the next step.
- STEP 7 -
Select Your Hardware

Find the perfect hardware to fit your refinished piece. You can use the holes from the previous hardware to attach them.

Choose fittings that are functional.
Fittings should match the style of the new finish you gave the piece.
Congratulations! You’ve done it.
Tone-On-Tone Metallic Finish
It’s easy to create a shimmering tone-on-tone metallic finish using the same color in 2 different sheens. There are 15 Matte Metallic colors to choose from. Modern Masters Metallic paint is extremely versatile and can be applied using several different tools and techniques to decorate almost anything. You are only limited by your imagination!