Comments on: Polyshades Stain Project

By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:22:15 +0000

Your railing looks amazing! What type of prep work did you have to do? I am contemplating on doing this with my stock oak kitchen cabinets from the 80s. Did you do alot of sanding? or liquid sandpaper?

By: Staining an Oak Banister

Staining an Oak Banister — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:44:16 +0000

[...] after we moved in this house, that I decided to tackle this project that I originally posted about here. In fact, click on that post from last year for all the details on how I did mine. If you have [...]

By: Redelsperger Family

Redelsperger Family — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:46:26 +0000

Hi, Rhoda!

I followed your link from your latest post. I have light oak cabinets and trim in my entire house…and detest them! Just for clarification: if the cabinets are glossy, do I have to sand them, or can I apply this Polyshade stuff right on top? Thanks for the advice!

Tana@Crafting R&R

By: june@craftyniche

june@craftyniche — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:09:00 +0000

I have the same type of banister and I love how you updated yours. I thought you had to sand it down first? I plan on doing mine sometime this week.

By: Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:24:00 +0000

Hi, Anon, thanks for the comment. I’m not sure that Polyshades would be good to try on a hardwood floor, as it would be hard to control all the brushstrokes and keep it looking even in color. I don’t think I’d recommend that. There’s another product by Minwax that I can’t remember the name of right now & you apply it with a cloth, although I can’t imagine doing a whole floor like that. You might check into that too. There’s a Walnut shade that I’ve heard about, but it does sound like a lot of work, but probably trying it on hardwoods with a cloth would be better than using a brush. I’m really not sure what to advise you on that one! Good luck with it!

Rhoda

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:06:00 +0000

Hi Rhoda – I came across your blog while checking into Polyshades. Have you ever used it on a hardwood floor? I want to improve the looks of a 50-year old floor without actually sanding down. Any comments? Thank you in advance for any help you (or one of your readers)can offer.

By: Umb2rx

Umb2rx — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 14:48:00 +0000

This is my first time to leave a comment.
I recently found your blog after I painted my own front door knobs with Sophisticated Finishes Bronze (I love it!).
I’ve found a lot of inspiration from your blog and would love to redo my oak railing. Right now I’m attempting to do cabinet refinishing like some of those in the book “Creative Finishes” by Kass Wilson.
Thanks for the inspiration! Now I have so many ideas (but so little time).
Vicki

By: Susie Q

Susie Q — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:31:00 +0000

What a great project! They look so rich and elegant. WE have that lighter oak. I am a fan of oak but do wish I could make these look richer or older or something! You are SO creative!!

Hugs,
Sue

By: Cottage Magpie

Cottage Magpie — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:24:00 +0000

I love how those railings turned out, and I’m really glad to hear how you did it. I’ve seen that Polyshades stuff and wondered if it would work! And, I’m so glad you got the award! You deserve it!
~Angela

By: Mary Isabella

Mary Isabella — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:05:00 +0000

You did a wonderful job with the railing.It is stunning.