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Expert: - 6/8/2008


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I have an end table that has been painted white. I want to take the white paint off and stain the table dark. How do I take the paint off? Also, the end table has two engraved flowers on it that I want to stain with a light color. Is it possible to stain a piece of furniture two colors?

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Hi Jessica
Nice to hear from you.
You need paint stripper to remove the paint from your table.
Yes its possible to stain two different colors provided the wood will accept stain.
Sounds to me like this will be very nice.
You can apply the stain to the flowers with a small brush.
Do the table first then the flowers I think.
If you need full stripping info get back to me.
Regards
Eileen

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