Pour turpentine on a cloth and rub over the surface. It acts as a degreaser and dissolves old layers of linseed oil from the wood. Apply the turpentine to the wood in a circular motion until the linseed oil begins to dissolve. Let the turpentine sit for 10 to 20 minutes. Wash the wood surface with hot soapy water. Step 7. Replace the finish by brushing or spraying it. Apply one coat, let it dry; scuff it with 220-grit sandpaper, and apply a second coat. Advertisement. Spilling an alcoholic drink on wood often results in a dye stain that you may be able to remove with bleach or by sanding. A paint thinner can take care of any wood stains you may want to get rid of. To remove the stain with paint thinner, you need to soak a clean cloth in the solution. Once complete, you will need to rub it against the wood in a circle. This motion is key to applying consistent pressure that should help to remove the stain. Allow the paint to completely dry before applying a second coat. Check the can for recommended recoat times. Allow the paint to dry overnight at the very least after the final coat, so it has time to cure and harden. If you want an ultra-durable finish, you can apply polyurethane over the paint. Simply moisten a rag with denatured alcohol and rub it into the surface in a circular motion. The alcohol will eventually soften the finish until it becomes sticky. Once it starts to separate from the wood you can begin to wipe the finish away with another rag. If you have trouble removing the shellac, use a dull scraper, especially in corners In this video I am going to show you the tools and techniques I use to remove paint from detailed wood furniture. When painting and refinishing furniture, Allow it to sit for about 15 minutes and then remove any excess conditioner using a lint-free cloth. 6. Stain the treads. Apply the stain liberally using a brush, lint-free cloth or staining pad, and then wipe the tread down using a lint-free cloth to remove any excess stain. Allow the stain to dry for 12 hours. Clean rags. Damp cloth. tb1234. Combine lemon juice and rubbing alcohol in a container and apply the liquid to the latex paint stain with a clean rag. Let it sit for 60 seconds, and carefully scrub the paint from the wood with a brass-bristle brush. Wipe with a damp cloth and repeat the process until the wood is clean. 7DzI.