You have four general options for staining furniture, each with certain benefits: Stain needs to penetrate the wood surface. No matter which stain you choose, proper preparation leads to the best ...

sanding pieces and applying the new paint or stain. Reupholstering might be needed as well. Refinishing furniture -- depending on how far you take it -- Hobbyist? Skilled craftsperson?

So what can you do to transform a piece of unfinished IKEA furniture? Obviously, the possibilities are practically endless, ...