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Changing engineered wood colour

15-10-2025 12:44PM

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EarWig

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Wondering how easy it would be to refinish this in a different brighter colour. Approx 45 sq meters.
Difficult?
Cost?
https://ptpimg.me/xjkz94.jpg

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#2 18-10-2025 09:33AM

dathi

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that looks like laminate not real wood just printed on boards

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#3 18-10-2025 10:06AM

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Can that be refinished?

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#4 18-10-2025 10:58AM

Esel

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If it is laminate, it will not absorb the stain.

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#5 18-10-2025 01:25PM

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Would painting be the only option?

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