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Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The Sherwin-Williams Woodscapes Solid is part of the Wood Stains test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Wood Stains models ...

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Once that's done, I'm left with a clean slate that I can leave as it is, paint, or stain. For this review, I put four of the most popular wood strippers to the test: Max Strip, Minwax, Citristrip ...

Next apply the paint or stain according to the instructions ... Use a pad applicator for the quickest results, and a brush around the edges. Seal the ends of the wood if they're exposed.