Hello all! I just got a great deal on a brand new Queen Headboard at the Clearance section of a major furniture outlet! Here's a link to the piece:
- There seems to be a lacquer or shellac over top of the stain. I'm assuming that I have to remove this before I can even think about darkening the stain. What do I use?
- If I can get to the point where I have removed what I mentioned above... can I just stain right over the cherry finish with a darker brown stain? I believe the headboard finish is veneer and don't want to sand if I don't have to.
- If I get to the point where I have achieved my desired stain color...what should I use to protect the finish? Lacquer? Any suggestions including brand names would be greatly appreciated.
Any help from anybody is also greatly appreciated ! I'm a total newbie at this and want to surprise my fiance' with a beautiful new headboard!