{"id":14021,"date":"2020-09-29T05:01:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T09:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/?p=14021"},"modified":"2023-02-25T18:19:25","modified_gmt":"2023-02-25T23:19:25","slug":"how-to-bleach-wood-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/how-to-bleach-wood-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Bleach Wood Furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Bleaching wood furniture is an easy technique that transforms wood tones right before your eyes. In this tutorial, I\u2019m sharing exactly how to bleach wood furniture and answering some commonly asked questions about the process.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m not sure when I first discovered the idea of bleaching wood but I immediately thought about this chest of drawers that we had floating around our house and knew I needed to figure out how to bleach wood. I love the look of wood grain completely stripped of any stain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dresser I had in mind was a secondhand find that we slapped some chalk paint on and re-stained the top years ago. It was really lovely the way it was but didn\u2019t really fit with the coastal casual vibe that our house now has. I determined it would be a great candidate for bleach and I\u2019m so pleased with how it turned out. It was used as a bedside table\/additional dresser in our bedroom since we moved. Before that, it was an additional dresser in the girls\u2019 room. It has floated all over the house(s) over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve done a ton of furniture makeovers including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/blue-painted-dresser-painted-dresser-ideas\/\">painted furniture<\/a>\u00a0and building things like a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/how-to-build-a-window-seat\/\">window seat<\/a>\u00a0but never had I thought of bleaching wood furniture. Once I realized how easy it is to take on bleaching furniture (trickier if you are going from a painted piece of furniture to bare wood, like me), it was a no-brainer.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-b81ab62a     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-to-bleach-wood-furniture\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How to Bleach Wood Furniture<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#why-would-you-bleach-wood-furniture\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Why would you bleach wood furniture?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#supplies-needed-for-bleaching-wood\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Supplies needed for bleaching wood<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#instructions-for-how-to-bleach-wood-furniture\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Instructions for How to Bleach Wood Furniture<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#does-bleaching-wood-furniture-damage-the-wood\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Does Bleaching Wood Furniture Damage The Wood?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#when-to-use-household-bleach-and-when-to-use-two-part-bleach\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">When to Use Household Bleach and When to Use Two-Part Bleach?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#best-types-of-wood-to-bleach\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Best Types of Wood to Bleach<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-many-times-do-you-apply-the-bleach\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How many times do you apply the bleach?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#in-conclusion\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">In Conclusion<\/a><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Bleach Wood Furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bleaching wood furniture gives the wood a lighter and more airy feel that fits nicely with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/coastal-decorating-ideas\/\">the coastal design<\/a> that I love so much. Now that this piece of furniture is lightened up I\u2019m so happy to have it in a prominent space in our home. I love it so much now that I couldn\u2019t take it back upstairs because I wanted it to be seen. In this tutorial I\u2019m sharing how to bleach wood furniture \u2013 I bet it\u2019s easier than you imagined!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bleached-Dresser-6-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to bleach wood furniture a DIY tutorial\" class=\"wp-image-14022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bleached-Dresser-6-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bleached-Dresser-6-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bleached-Dresser-6-467x700.jpg 467w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bleached-Dresser-6-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bleached-Dresser-6-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bleached-Dresser-6.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why would you bleach wood furniture? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bleaching wood furniture removes the stain color of the wood but will allow the wood to retain its natural wood grain on a more muted scale. If natural wood is your taste, then bleaching wood furniture is a great option for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supplies needed for bleaching wood<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mYJNux\">Paint Stripper<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HBpSBL\">Putty Knife<\/a>\u00a0(multiple sizes)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2G00PYV\">Orbital Sander<\/a>(or any hand sander)<br>Sand Paper<br>Household Bleach<br><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2S9nNPI\">Lint-Free Cloth\u00a0<\/a>(or brush)<br>Gloves (optional)<br>Safety goggles<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/water-based-wood-stain-vs-oil-based-wood-stain\/\">Stain<\/a>\u00a0(Varathane Weathered Oak)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3kYqsb0\">Polyurethane<\/a>\u00a0for sealing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions for How to Bleach Wood Furniture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Step one to refinish any piece of furniture is to clean it well then, strip it of any finish it may already have, bringing it to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/return-of-the-natural-wood-kitchen-cabinets\/\">natural wood<\/a>, whether that\u2019s paint or simply stain and poly. If it\u2019s just an old stain, you can probably get away with just sanding it off with a hand stander. If there\u2019s paint or several layers of paint, then you\u2019ll likely want to use a paint stripper.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-to-Bleach-Furniture-3-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Stripping wood furniture to bleach\" class=\"wp-image-14023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-to-Bleach-Furniture-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-to-Bleach-Furniture-3-525x700.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-to-Bleach-Furniture-3.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The most challenging part of this DIY project was stripping the paint off of the dresser. This was a messy job. To strip the paint from the piece of furniture and begin to bring it to raw wood, you glop on some of the paint stripper gel, wait about one hour, and then using a putty knife scrape off the layers of paint. It\u2019s ideal to have several sizes of putty knives so that you can work faster on the larger surface areas and use the smaller knife to get in the corners and crevices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve stripped the wood furniture piece, you\u2019ll want to sand down the entire thing until it\u2019s smooth and the wood looks even. Since we had painted our dresser white previously, there were little knots of wood with white paint that had to be sanded out because they didn\u2019t come up with the paint stripper. That\u2019s perfectly normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the piece is all sanded down, take a lint-free cloth and wipe it clean, removing any excess dust or particles. Now it\u2019s time to get started bleaching the wood. This is my favorite part. I was actually really impressed with the dresser before the bleach but it did look a bit unfinished so I was really excited to see what the bleach would do to the wood.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-to-Bleach-Furniture-4-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Paint alternative\" class=\"wp-image-14025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-to-Bleach-Furniture-4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-to-Bleach-Furniture-4-525x700.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-to-Bleach-Furniture-4.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Listen, I think bleaching a dresser sounds a lot more complicated than it really is and there are different types of bleach you can use for a project like this. However, using household bleach for this tutorial is really very simple. We simply poured some regular ol\u2019 household bleach into a bowl and used a lint-free cloth to apply the bleach to the wood. That\u2019s it! You can continue to apply the bleach to the wood until you get your desired color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important thing to note is that you have to neutralize the wood after applying the bleach. To neutralize, you simply just rub on a vinegar solution with a damp cloth.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-to-Bleach-Furniture-8-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bleached wood dresser\" class=\"wp-image-14027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-to-Bleach-Furniture-8-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-to-Bleach-Furniture-8-525x700.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-to-Bleach-Furniture-8.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After the piece was completely bleached, I loved how light it was but it still looked a bit uneven so we decided to add some stain. If you prefer \u2013 you can stop at this step, add some polyurethane or white wax and call it a day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use a two-part bleach (not household bleach) to bring the wood tone even lighter. Two-part bleach is a peroxide-based bleach that will alter the color of the natural wood so if you want your piece of wood furniture even lighter then you can try the two-part bleach treatment at this point. Before doing so you\u2019ll want to neutralize the wood with a vinegar solution (50\/50 white vinegar and water).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We opted to stop bleaching at this point but added a layer of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/my-favorite-wood-stains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weathered oak stain<\/a>. The color now perfectly matches the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/tv-stand-ideas-buffets-and-sideboards-that-work-as-tv-stands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">buffet<\/a> we use as a TV stand in our living room.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bleached-Dresser-3-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to bleach wood furniture a tutorial\" class=\"wp-image-14028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bleached-Dresser-3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bleached-Dresser-3-467x700.jpg 467w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bleached-Dresser-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bleached-Dresser-3-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bleached-Dresser-3.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bleached-Dresser-4-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bleaching wood dresser \" class=\"wp-image-14030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bleached-Dresser-4-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bleached-Dresser-4-467x700.jpg 467w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bleached-Dresser-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bleached-Dresser-4-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bleached-Dresser-4.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After adding the stain, the color was absolutely perfect. It ended up being much lighter which is exactly what I hoped. Not only that, it now fits so much better with my coastal style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Bleaching Wood Furniture Damage The Wood?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bleaching wood doesn\u2019t damage the wood. It does remove any stain or dye in the wood leaving it with a lighter color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Use Household Bleach and When to Use Two-Part Bleach?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Household bleach works just fine on a lot of wood. If the wood you are working with has a lighter tone, such as pine or white oak, you\u2019ll be just fine with household bleach. If you\u2019re working with darker wood, like mahogany or cherry, using two-part bleach is a better treatment option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Types of Wood to Bleach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to whitening your wood furniture, take the time to ascertain its type. Different kinds of wood react differently when bleaching; knowing it ahead of time will assist in selecting an appropriate method for bleaching. The types of wood that will yield the best (easiest) results are; Oak, Walnut, Maple, Poplar, and Pine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other woods that have strong red tones can be more challenging to bleach but still not impossible. Woods like Cedar, Redwood, Cherry, Rosewood, and Mahogony may need an extra step or at least more than one round of household bleach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many times do you apply the bleach?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You apply bleach as many times as needed to get the desired color. If you are going for a really light look, you can apply a round of bleach, allow the piece of furniture to dry, and sit in the sun for a few hours before applying another round of bleach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you learn nothing else from this simple tutorial, you should take away that you can absolutely change anything that isn\u2019t serving you in the way you\u2019d like! Since we bleached this little dresser, it now sits in our entryway and greets every visitor we have. I love that it has a prominent spot in our home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you pin this tutorial for&nbsp;<strong>how to bleach wood furniture&nbsp;<\/strong>to save for your next home project!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"737\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/how-to-bleach-wood-furniture-737x1024.png\" alt=\"Dresser Graphic\" class=\"wp-image-14029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/how-to-bleach-wood-furniture-737x1024.png 737w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/how-to-bleach-wood-furniture-504x700.png 504w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/how-to-bleach-wood-furniture-768x1067.png 768w, https:\/\/www.makinghomebase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/how-to-bleach-wood-furniture.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bleaching wood furniture is an easy technique that transforms wood tones right before your eyes. In this tutorial, I\u2019m sharing exactly how to bleach wood furniture and answering some commonly asked questions about the process. 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