sanding and staining

[haddy70]

I am currently sanding back an old table to eventually stain it. The legs are covered with "hardboard" and i was wondering if anyone can tell me if hardboard is receptive to staining or not.

[ozwinner]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

You will find that most timber will stain, it is always best to try it out in a piece of scrap or on some where that wont be seen.

Ok, I just saw that you ment hardboard, and not hardwood. :o

Same applies.

Al

[soundman]

If by hardboard you mean masonite or similar. Shes already prety dark mate.
It does varnish well.
If you mean MDF or similar light boards.
I hate to say this but it can clear finish & look quite atractive so it would probably look ok with some colour added. If it stained at all well.

try what have you got to loose