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Surface Preparation and Sanding
- Goggles
- Utility Gloves
- Stainable Wood Filler
- Sanding Face Mask or Respirator
- Tack Cloth
- Soft Bristled Brush
- Sandpaper Sheets or Blocks (80 grit, 120 grit, and 220 grit)
- Orbital Sander and Sanding Discs
- Corner Sander and Sanding Discs
- Other Sanding tools like a Dremel Rotary Tool (with sanding attachments) or a Belt Sander
Staining and Paint Application
- Wood Stain (Minwax and Varathane brands)
- Paint (specific colors listed in each recipe, available at Lowe’s, Home Depot, or another local paint or hardware store)
- Minwax Pre-Wood Conditioner
- High Quality Paint Brush (I prefer angled)
- Lint Free Cloths or Rags
- Foam Brushes
- Rubber, Latex, or Chemical Resistant Gloves
- Measuring Spoons or Cups
- Stirring Sticks or Popsicle Sticks (for stain and polyurethanes)
- Plastic Cup or Container
Surface Protection
- Foam Brushes
- Foam Rollers
- Water-based Polyurethane. My favorite is Varathane Crystal Clear Water-Based Polyurethane (available in Matte, Satin, or Semi gloss). Bigger size on Amazon in Satin here.
- Furniture Wax. My favorite is Annie Sloan Furniture Wax
- Miss Mustard Seed’s Tough Coat
- Rust-Oleum Chalked Protective Top Coat – Matte Clear (for Toasty Charcoal Recipe only)
- Oil-Based Polyurethane. My favorite is Minwax Fast Drying Oil-Based Polyurethane in Satin