To strip off wood stain, apply a chemical stripper, scrape it off after it softens the stain, and then sand the wood to reveal a clean, natural surface.
Author: Judith van der Weij
Judith van der Weij found her passion for creativity at a young age and likes to channel that energy into everything she does, from her writing to home renovations. When she’s doing neither, she’s probably studying the Bible, spending time with loved ones, or playing with one of her five cats.
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