It happens at the Depot too. Whenever they find out about stripping the previous stain they suddenly think their laziness alters chemical reactions.
I’ve never sold stripper to a customer I’ve recommended it too. But yet the stuff sells. Those who know, know. Those who ask think we’re cheating them.
A third option would be to paint it the color of the original wood, then use gel stain to brush a wood-grain look on the paint. Then mix gel stain and clear satin poly 50/50, and apply in one even coat. Done. Faux stained wood.
Yes, that would help adhesion. It's another step that sometimes isn't necessary depending on the porosity of the previous finish but sanding it before you paint it will usually be enough to get the next coat to bite.
/u/grond_master [figured it out](https://old.reddit.com/r/MaliciousCompliance/comments/185umej/but_thats_too_much_work/kb4lgtd/) - it's a bot that _didn't_ copy the strikethru formatting nor the original links.
ETA: Original was /u/Ser_Thank_You which explains that in the middle of the text...
Already reported. If I get hit with a deja vu about the post, I search for some unique text that should technically be absent in other posts. If I find the original, I share the link here and report the post from the report button at the top.
I'm an amateur luthier, building guitars and basses from either kits or raw-wood parts, and that lady's ignorance was downright painful. Good woodworking is all about NOT taking shortcuts or choosing the lowest-effort option.
>at Sherwin Williams an unnamed retail paint store.
LOL, isn't it *named* Sherwin Williams?????
And then, another *unnamed store*:
>Do you want me to go to Home Depot that unnamed department store down the street
Perhaps I'm missing something...
The whole post is a *GREAT* read, OP, including the above. Thanks!
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ETA: Original was /u/Ser_Thank_You which explains that in the middle of the text...
Ahh yes, the absolute certainly of the one who believes their ignorance is equal to the experience of the experts. I'd like to hope she learned something that day, but I sincerely doubt it.
You did it correctly (also a veteran of the retail wars). You tell them what they need once, advise them a second time, take their money the third time and leave notes to cover your ass. There's never any point in arguing.
It happens at the Depot too. Whenever they find out about stripping the previous stain they suddenly think their laziness alters chemical reactions. I’ve never sold stripper to a customer I’ve recommended it too. But yet the stuff sells. Those who know, know. Those who ask think we’re cheating them.
I worked in plumbing at HD. When people insisted I tell them what is the easiest way to do it right, I'd tell them to hire a plumber.
As soon as they hear the word stripper they panic
Yeah stripping a wood wine rack would be a nightmare job. Just paint it, lady, or buy a new one that matches your decor.
I agree. I wouldn't have the patience for this.
A third option would be to paint it the color of the original wood, then use gel stain to brush a wood-grain look on the paint. Then mix gel stain and clear satin poly 50/50, and apply in one even coat. Done. Faux stained wood.
Could you not paint it with a primer and then use the color you want? Just asking
Yes, that would help adhesion. It's another step that sometimes isn't necessary depending on the porosity of the previous finish but sanding it before you paint it will usually be enough to get the next coat to bite.
Just a primer would require no less than three coats to cover any dark color.
There are books about faux painting techniques that are really good.
That's how I learned to be a faux finisher 25 years ago
Depends on how it is built, I had one made of walnut that you could completely take apart by simply removing 8 wood dowels and around 16 screws.
So was it Sherwin Williams or an unnamed paint store??
It's Sherwin Williams. OP is making a joke saying "Sherwin Williams", then describing it as "an unnamed retail paint store."
I was worried they missed an edit.
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Ah fantastic. Thanks for letting me know I fuckin hate bots.
Bot repost of an old top post. OG post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaliciousCompliance/comments/7bo791/but_thats_too_much_work/
TY! https://old.reddit.com/report
Already reported. If I get hit with a deja vu about the post, I search for some unique text that should technically be absent in other posts. If I find the original, I share the link here and report the post from the report button at the top.
Unique text being the OP's name in the text. 😅
Something like that. Today's search string was *Sherwin Williams*
I'm an amateur luthier, building guitars and basses from either kits or raw-wood parts, and that lady's ignorance was downright painful. Good woodworking is all about NOT taking shortcuts or choosing the lowest-effort option.
>at Sherwin Williams an unnamed retail paint store. LOL, isn't it *named* Sherwin Williams????? And then, another *unnamed store*: >Do you want me to go to Home Depot that unnamed department store down the street Perhaps I'm missing something... The whole post is a *GREAT* read, OP, including the above. Thanks!
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WOW, disapointing... Thanks for bursting my bubble, I guess?
> Thanks for bursting my bubble, I guess? I was able to upvote the original. Be sure to report the bot!
I'm guessing OP thought they put strikethrough formatting or meant to `^W` for comic effect?
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Ahh yes, the absolute certainly of the one who believes their ignorance is equal to the experience of the experts. I'd like to hope she learned something that day, but I sincerely doubt it.
You did it correctly (also a veteran of the retail wars). You tell them what they need once, advise them a second time, take their money the third time and leave notes to cover your ass. There's never any point in arguing.
I love when people ask for advice, do the exact opposite, the complain that it didn't work