Maple is not at all difficult to refinish because it takes well to sanding, and staining or painting. Stripping the old stain is not necessary if it is in good condition and you only want to darken or refresh it with the same color.
Can maple furniture be stained?
Yes, Maple stain well. But staining maple is difficult without blotches because of its dense and tight grain structure. Stains don't soak into the maple mostly and absorb stain unevenly. Therefore, achieving a uniform stain on maple is a problem for even experienced finishes since it's a tightly pored wood.
Can you sand maple wood?
“Closed-grain” woods like maple and cherry have a smoother, more uniform texture. So they need to be sanded with higher grits before the sanding scratches will disappear. The finish matters too.
Is maple easy to refinish?
Most refinishing jobs begin with removal of the existing finish. Because it's hard and has a relatively closed grain, maple can be easier to strip than other types of wood. Don't think you can do it just by sanding, though.
How do you make maple wood look good?
Another commonly used finishing technique on maple is to apply tung oil or linseed oil after the final sanding. These oils tend to bring out the curly or tiger looks of the maple. Follow the oil with a coat or two of shellac. For a more durable finish, top-coat over the shellac with a clear lacquer or polyurethane.4 Nov 2019
What kind of stain do you use on maple wood?
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1 qt Minwax 61500 Clear Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner 2,082 Reviews See More Details
HOWARD RF2016 RF3016 Restor-A-Finish, 16 oz, Maple-Pine 10,941 Reviews See More Details
1 qt Minwax 70012 Dark Walnut Wood Finish Oil-Based Wood Stain 5,115 Reviews See More Details
What colors can you stain maple?
- Natural.
- Golden Oak.
- Country Pine.
- Cinnamon.
- Traditional Cherry.
- Traditional Mahogany.
- American Walnut.
Is maple easy to sand?
Maple is light in color, hard and has a closed grain. If you understand these three factors, you will sand a maple floor very successfully. Because maple is so light, scratches will not be so easy to spot like on oak floors. Have a super-clean floor and super-good abrasives.
Is maple hard to sand?
Hard maple is one the toughest to sand because there is minimal grain and it is very hard. I sand with my wide belt sander up to 180 grit, and then use 120, 180, and 220 with my Dynabrades and then follow that with a small amount of hand sanding.
What is the fine for sanding maple?
For hardwoods such as maple and oak, start with a 120 grit abrasive and finish sand no finer than 180 grit for water based stains and 150 grit for oil-based stains.9 Dec 2015