How staining wood with coffee in 5 very easy steps

How do you staining wood with coffee ?

Yes, who said finishing could only be done with paint. You can also use household items like coffee and tea to dye wood. this time, I will discuss about coffee that can be used to paint wood.

5 Easy Steps to staining Wood with Coffee grounds

Tools and materials

• Black coffee grounds
• Water
• The container for the coffee solution
• Clear coat. Clear coat is a clear paint that is usually applied to the final step of finishing. This product is also often referred to as top coat and clear varnish.
• Clean brush or cloth. For the brush, choose a brush whose size corresponds to the area to be finished.
• Wood
• Spoon for stirring the coffee solution

Steps to using coffee to stain wood

1. First, clean the wood that will be painted. In addition, make sure all the tools and materials needed have been collected. Bring the equipment to where you will work on this project.
2. Pour the coffee into a cup or other container. Add water to dissolve it. stir well. How much coffee and water you need depends on your taste. If you want the dye to be dark, use more coffee. As for the color that is not thick, reduce the coffee and add water.
3. Brush the coffee solution onto the cleaned wood. You can use a clean brush or cloth.
4. Wait for it to dry. You can use a blow dryer if necessary. But our advice, it's better to dry it.
5. Brush the coffee solution onto the cleaned wood. You can use a clean brush or cloth.
6. Wait for it to dry. You can use a blow dryer if necessary. But our advice, it's better to dry it.
7. After the coffee layer is completely dry, apply a clear coat. Apply with a brush very carefully. Do not press on the wood, as this can erase the coffee color. Dry, wood with the coffee finishing you want, you will definitely get it.

so that the better the finishing results that you do, also read some important points below.

• Points to Look for when Coloring Wood with Coffee
• Although it can be used as described above, don't think of coffee as being the same as a special wood stain (color paint). Coffee is still not a finishing material. After drying, the coffee color will often disappear when other objects rub on. So that's why, we put a clear coat on how to paint wood with coffee.
• For best results, use a clear coat or water based clear paint coating. Avoid solvent based. Because your coffee is diluted with water, not oil or solvent.
• To give an unusual effect, you can combine coffee with colored paints. Please be creative and find interesting ideas that you think you should try.
• For the clear coat, choose an exterior product if you want to put wood outside the house.
• If you are worried about coffee peeling when given a clear coat, you can apply a clear coat with a spray system.

Well, that's what we have to say about how to paint wood with coffee in 5 easy steps. We've also shared some important tips. Hope this article was useful for you! See you in another Painting Inspiration article.