Comments on: Driftwood Stain That’s DURABLE! https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/3-step-durable-driftwood-finish/ DIY + Decorating Ideas Sun, 05 Mar 2023 19:00:29 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Trish Turkstra https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/3-step-durable-driftwood-finish/#comment-42531 http://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=11030#comment-42531 I have had two Pine tables from Ikea for 35 years and I would like to try the Driftwood look on them. Do I need to completely send them down or would the dark walnut stain work after a light sand? It is a fairly yellow pine by now.
Also the same question for our living room table which is a mission style but with a darker Walnut like color.

]]> By: Heather https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/3-step-durable-driftwood-finish/#comment-39495 http://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=11030#comment-39495 In reply to Jeanette.

We left the second coat on too long- what should we do? It’s now too light grey.
I was thinking of doing step two with dark walnut again. Help!

]]> By: Jeanette https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/3-step-durable-driftwood-finish/#comment-38388 http://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=11030#comment-38388 In reply to Ellen.

Thanks Ellen! That’s great news! Feel free to email it to me at Jeanette@snazzylittlethings.com and if you’re ok with it I’d love to share a before and after on this post!

]]> By: Ellen https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/3-step-durable-driftwood-finish/#comment-38387 http://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=11030#comment-38387 I used your directions to redo a Pottery Barn pedestal table. I love the results. I’d love to share a photo but I can’t figure out how.

Ellen

]]> By: Jeanette, DIY Blog SnazzyLittleThings.com https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/3-step-durable-driftwood-finish/#comment-35322 http://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=11030#comment-35322 In reply to Jennifer.

If you spill on an unsealed piece, it can leave a permanent mark and you’d have to start the finish over again. I would test out different matte polys to see which one gives you the final finish you want.

]]> By: Jennifer https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/3-step-durable-driftwood-finish/#comment-35255 http://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=11030#comment-35255 Hey there! I am wondering about the last step- the matte. It looks like that gives the shine to your table. The pieces I am working on will be indoors only but I don’t want the shine. Is that ok to leave that step out? What happens over time to an unsealed piece? Thanks!

]]> By: Jeanette, DIY Blog SnazzyLittleThings.com https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/3-step-durable-driftwood-finish/#comment-35117 http://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=11030#comment-35117 In reply to Jessica Yeager.

Hi Jessica,
Oak is a bit different so I would test your technique on the inside of one of your less-visible / less used cabients. That’s always what I recommend for any project is to find an inconspicuous spot. I *think* it could work but will need a bit of practice first so you’re comfortable doing the same on the rest of your cabinets. Good luck!

]]> By: Jessica Yeager https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/3-step-durable-driftwood-finish/#comment-35107 http://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=11030#comment-35107 I am trying to repurpose the color of my oak kitchen table. wondering, if I sanded it down to the bare, if this process would work on them. I want the oak table that has a dark finish on it now to be light driftwood style. What are your thoughts about this process for kitchen table?
I absolutely love your style and your site. It is everything I would love for mine. Thanks!

]]> By: Jeanette, DIY Blog SnazzyLittleThings.com https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/3-step-durable-driftwood-finish/#comment-34949 http://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=11030#comment-34949 In reply to Donna.

I would test an inconspicuous part of the bureau — my tutorial is based on making new pine look old. The underside maybe? If it doesn’t match completely that may not be terrible since “matchy” furniture isn’t popular anymore. I wouldn’t use a foam brush since it can create a solid look so try to stick to a brush with more natural bristles.

]]> By: Donna https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/3-step-durable-driftwood-finish/#comment-34947 http://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=11030#comment-34947 Hello. I am redoing my headboard and bureau to look like the drift wood look. For my headboard I’m using new pine planks but my bureau I’ve sanded down. It’s not pine but it’s a light hardwood. Not quite sure what. I’m concerned it won’t come out looking like drift wood. Any recommendations I should consider? That I you for your time. I absolutely love your table. Also does the brush need to be polyester bristles? Can I use a foam brush?

]]> By: Ryan J Lambert https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/3-step-durable-driftwood-finish/#comment-34504 http://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=11030#comment-34504 In reply to Jeanette.

Hi, This looks great. Can you email me the photos of the differences in step 2?

]]> By: Angelina Prucha https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/3-step-durable-driftwood-finish/#comment-34286 http://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=11030#comment-34286 In reply to Crystal Cammack.

Hi there, I have the same question. I have furniture in a dark brown stain that is likely sealed with poly. What can I do to remove the poly, but not the underlying dark wood stain? And then start with the Sunbleached stain. Thanks, Angie

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