16 Carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions for product use and safety directions. Once each section is completed and the existing coats of paint or varnish are removed, the wood surfaces are stripped of any kind of protection. Thus, treat them as new, following all the steps as mentioned in the section ‘New wood (coat with varnish)’ or ‘New wood (paint with enamel)’, depending on the aesthetics and the color desired to achieve. Changing wood tone, from dark to lighter. The painted surface needs to be thoroughly sanded with coarse sandpaper first (#60-#80), to completely remove the old dark color. Continue smoothing and sanding the surface with fine-grain sandpaper (#180-#220), always following the direction of wood vein. After the complete and thorough removal of the darker stain, proceed to the change of its wood tone, as mentioned in the section ‘New woods (coating with varnish)’. At DUROSTICK, we made sure that for every stage of working with wood, you have the right product that ensures the ‘health’ and the beauty of wood surfaces.
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