DIY Stained Wooden Desk

New school year is coming. Get prepared for the new school year with an organized study space. Here’s how you can easily recreate this desk’s look with wood stain.


Materials:

- Wood Stain
- Barn Red
- Triple Thick Polyurethane-Satin
- Unfinished Desk
- Lint-free Rags
- High Quality Synthetic Bristle Brush
- Drop Cloth
- Tack Cloth
- Sandpaper 120, 150 and 180 Grit
- Gloves

Instructions:

1. Drop Cloth

Always work in a well-ventilated area and use a drop cloth to protect your workspace from drips and spills.

2. Sand Desk

First, you’ll need to sand the entire desk. Start with the lowest grit sandpaper and work your way up through the 3 grit levels.

3. Wipe Away Dust with Tack Cloth

After you’ve finished sanding the surface with each grit of sandpaper, wipe away the residual sanding dust with a tack cloth. The surface should be clear of any dust prior to sanding using the next level of sandpaper and before applying stain to the surface.

4. Apply Your First Stain

Stir your Wood Stain in Barn Red thoroughly with a stir stick. Using a clean lint-free cloth, liberally apply the stain onto the top of the desk. Work in manageable sections and always apply the stain in the direction of the wood grain.

5. Wipe Away

Allow stain to sit on the surface for 3-5 minutes. Using a clean lint-free cloth, wipe away the excess stain from the surface.

6. Stain & Wipe Away

Now you’re ready to apply stain to the bottom portion of the desk. Repeat steps four and five, this time applying your Carbon Gray stain to the legs of the table. Then, let the table dry completely for one hour before protecting with the Triple Thick Polyurethane.

7. Polyurethane Topcoat

Once the stain dries for one hour, stir your Triple Thick Polyurethane with a stir stick. Then, apply it with a high quality synthetic bristle brush in one smooth, even coat. Be sure to brush in the direction of the wood grain.

8. Let Dry, Replace Drawers Etc.

After you’ve applied your protective polyurethane topcoat, let the table dry completely for 48 hours. Once the desk is dry, replace the drawers and hardware. Now it’s time to hit the books!

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