How to Refinish Wood Molding

Wood molding adds an elegant touch to spaces both inside and outside your home. Over time, wood molding can appear worn from regular wear and tear. Refinishing wood molding is a project that will take time and effort, but will restore the elegance to your home.

Stain
Polyurethane
120-grit sandpaper
220-grit sandpaper
Cloths
Brushes
Tack cloth

Instructions

- 1
  Sand the wood molding with 120-grit sandpaper. Remove all of the old finish from the molding.
- 2
  Sand the molding with 220-grit sandpaper. Smooth the wood surface for the new finish. Wipe down the wood molding with a tack cloth to clean away the sawdust.
- 3
  Wipe a coat of the new finish onto the wood molding with a clean cloth. Wipe in smooth motions to avoid splotching.
- 4
  Allow the new finish to absorb into the wood molding. Wipe off excess with a clean cloth. Apply more coats until the finish is dark enough to suit you.
- 5
  Brush a light coat of polyurethane onto the wood molding. Brush with long strokes to avoid bubbles in the final finish. After the first coat is dry, lightly sand with the 220-grit sandpaper, and brush on a second light coat.

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