Posts tagged “many thanks”

Is there any way to bleach out stain on pine wood?

This is for an interior, built-in cabinet which is stained dark. I would like to lighten it up and keep the wood grain if possible. Since I can’t move it outdoors, toxic fumes are a concern. White washing doesn’t seem to produce desired results. Any luck with a process called "pickling"? Any other suggestions? Many [...]

How can I remove an old urine stain from a mattress?

I have a mattress which has a rather large urine stain on it. The stain is about a year old, and the mattress is quite a dark colour with some shiny fabric leaf patterns. You can see the stain as a slightly darker patch. Is it possible to remove this without discolouring the fabric further? [...]

Can I paint or stain my chipboard kitchen floor?

I though I’d try to stain it and then finish it with water-based floor polyurethane. Will this give it enough protection for a heavy-use area? Also, do I need to sand the chipboard? And if I try to stain it in sections (ie: making ‘diamond’ shapes to resemble tiles) will the stain seep under the [...]