How to Refinish a Kitchen Knife Stand
- 1). Move the kitchen knife stand to a ventilated area.
- 2). Sand the knife stand until the finish appears dull. Be sure to sand with the grain of the wood, or splintering will result.
- 3). Wipe sawdust from the stand with a tack cloth.
- 4). Use a natural-bristled brush to coat the kitchen knife stand with oil-based stain. Wipe the wet stain from the knife stand, using clean rags. Allow the stand to dry for four hours.
- 5). Wash the brush with clean mineral spirits.
- 6). Use the clean brush to coat the kitchen knife stand with varnish. Apply a thin coat, or sagging will occur. Allow the stand to dry for four hours.
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