From the picture you sent, it appears that sections of paper are stuck to the wood and that once you’ve removed those, the main damage will be a black stain — a common problem when certain ...

or creates a contrast like black or nickel," she says. "For countertops, choose something with veining, creating a beautiful ...

Professionals go to great lengths to sand the bare wood until it resembles glass. You want the wood as smooth as possible before applying stain. This sanding is also a requirement for the final clear ...