I agree with all you've said. Stone is beautiful but particularly harsh as a countertop when you set down a glass or plate. CLACK! It's not so pleasant underfoot, either - even with radiant heat.
Formica is a plastic but, having been around for over 100 years, gets a pass.
Stain in wood furniture
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Re: Stain in wood furniture
The part a/b peroxide type of wood bleach works really well, too.
Casey
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Re: Stain in wood furniture
Thanks, Casey. That's good to know for future projects.
I was able to sand off the stains in this case. This one turned out to be a bit of a disappointment when I removed the finish and saw what I had. The wood of the table is inferior, albeit clear, with no interesting grain, and occasional gray streaks. I think it's pine but can't say for sure. I'm thinking of using a pine stain to bring out some yellow tones in the top and just painting the legs. I like a finish called Arm-R-Seal because it has the durability of polyurethane but not the "plastic" appearance. Suggestions welcome.
I was able to sand off the stains in this case. This one turned out to be a bit of a disappointment when I removed the finish and saw what I had. The wood of the table is inferior, albeit clear, with no interesting grain, and occasional gray streaks. I think it's pine but can't say for sure. I'm thinking of using a pine stain to bring out some yellow tones in the top and just painting the legs. I like a finish called Arm-R-Seal because it has the durability of polyurethane but not the "plastic" appearance. Suggestions welcome.
Re: Stain in wood furniture
This table isn't worth any more effort, other than to make it usable. This is what it looks like after the first coat of polyurethane. Because it's a gateleg, it will be handy in the kitchen when extra space is needed, hence the poly finish. I'll put on a few more coats and be done.
Gateleg table first coat by James McInnis, on Flickr
Gateleg table first coat by James McInnis, on Flickr