mwetz98 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 I am refinishing an oak dining table that is probably around 30 or 40 years old. The plan is to stain it much darker than it already is. I used some good old fashion stripper because that is what I had on hand. As a result I now have blotchy wood. I bought a can of Formsby Furniture Refinisher hoping that would solve the problem since I have used it before on oak plywood and it worked like a charm. I am not quite sure what my next step should be. I am considering a wood bleach but have never used one before. Any suggestions? I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 https://charlesneilwoodworking.3dcartstores.com/Charles-Neils-Pre-Color-Conditioner--Blotch-Control_p_47.html Then add your stain and finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 The wood conditioner will certainly help even out stain absorbtion, but I have never personally seen that to be a problem with oak. It sounds like your old finish has not been completely removed. If that is true, I can only recommend more sanding / scraping to remove it. You might also consider staining, sealing with shellac, then applying a glaze to achieve a more uniform color. I have had good success with that technique, even over oak with rough-sawn surfaces. A clear top coat will keep the glaze from wearing off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwetz98 Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 I saw somewhere on this board a recommendation to whipe the table with mineral spirits to get an idea what it will look like with stain. I gave it a shot and even though it's blotchy when whiped with mineral spirits it looks pretty even. I still think I'm going to give that blotch control a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Can you post a pic? As the other poster suggested, sounds like you not removing all the finish. Sometimes, it can take up to 3/4 applications depending how thick the finish is. Then when you think your all done... do it again. Oaks should come out pretty clean and no blotching. -Ace- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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