To stain for a different wood color:
1Remove five racks with wood trim from unit, see Rack Removal/ Installation.
2Remove screws securing wood trim to racks.
3Apply Minwax Water-Based Wood Stain® to wood with a synthetic foam brush. Stain must penetrate approximately 3 minutes. After this period, while stain is still wet, take a stain dampened rag and remove all excess stain. Wipe in the direction of the grain with medium pressure to achieve the desired stain color.
4After 2 hours, repeat step three. This will even out the color of the wood.
5Allow stain to dry for a minimum of 3 hours before finishing.
6If desired sand the wood with very fine sandpaper to smooth the surface from the staining process.
7Remove all dust from the wood. Apply one coat of Minwax Ultra Fast-Drying Polycrylic Protective Finish® with a synthetic foam brush to the wood. This finish should be applied in a thin coat following the direction of the grain. First apply the finish to the back and sides of the wood. Allow this to dry for two hours. Next apply the finish to the front side of the wood and allow to dry for two hours. Sand with very fine sandpaper (220 grit). Reapply in the same manner 3 times total. After the third coat do not sand the surface.
8Allow the final coat to dry for 24 hours before installing the wood to the wine cooler racks.
