Linked Supplies

Repairs:
Paint and Varnish stripper
Wipe your piece down with mineral spirits after using the paint striper to remove any residue
Stainable wood filler
Putty knife
Sanding block multi pack
Orbital sander
Sanding disc variety pack

Staining:
I used rags made from Alex’s old white T-shirts to apply the stain. If you don’t have any of your own available, you’ll want a lint-free cloth
Wood conditioner - a must-have. This stuff prepares bare wood for staining. It penetrates the grain of the wood to for uniform absorption of oil-based stains
Stain - the color of this desk top was really uneven. I planned on getting a gel stain to get a more uniform coverage and get rid of the blotches. The store didn’t have any swatches of the gel stain and the last thing I wanted was to hate the color so I figured I would just go to another store. Right before I left, they suggested I check this stuff out. It’s not gel stain but it’s oil-based and formulated with “controlled penetration” for uniform color and no streaks. They DID have swatches of those and one I loved- Aged Bourbon. This stuff is magic!!! The blotches disappeared and it even stained the wood filler perfectly!

Paint Brushes: I am partial to Purdy. They are very affordable and great quality. most of my brushes are 2 inches wide, but I always have at least one of each of these on hand:
- Paint brush
- Top coat brush

Paint and Top Coat:
Paint Color - Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams, 1 Quart- Sherwin Williams Showcase- Satin Finish
BB Frösch as always!
Top Coat - Varathane Clear Satin Water-Based Interior Polyurethane

Hardware - brushed brass finish