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Stain or paint for iron bed
I have an iron bed to refinish. I want it to look like pecan or walnut stain. Can I stain or do I have to paint?
Linda Dopson
- Jacksonville, Georgia, USA
2005
I think it will be way too dark to stain, and will quickly rust if not painted or clearcoated. How about paint and then a translucent stain smeared on top of that?
Ted Mooney, P.E.
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finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2005
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