Any dark stain looks good, but if you have a lighter, modern apartment you may want to go with a lighter stain.
I have done this, I have sanded them down and then have put a primer paint on and then either stain them or paint them what ever color you would like in your kitchen.
If you have a wooden deck, you can use Tropitone patio furniture on it. However, you should not bring this same metal furniture into your house to use on your hardwood floors. The metal legs will scratch the finish on the floors. You will not be able to get these scratches out unless you are willing to sand down all of the flooring and then refinish it with stain or some type of varnish.
You can try Cabot’s Natural Oak Stain Finish or whatever color you wish to apply. They have a variety of stain colors to choose from but depending on the original color of your furniture whether you want to use the same or stain it with an entirely different color which would be more laborious as you need to do a lot of sanding.
What you like.
Depends on the type and use of the furniture. I wouldn't want a nice table to be painted when I could stain it and bring out beautiful wood patterns.
There really isn't a way to remove a paint thinner stain from wood furniture. You must repaint or re-stain the furniture.
No
Preparation is the key! Make sure you sand the area down properly, and clean to ensure that the paint or stain does not cause distemper. Use a good quality stain, paint or varnish. Start with a thin coat, leave to dry, and re apply if required. Waxing the product achieves a good, profession finish.
Use stain remover. Use stain remover.
For a seamless finish, apply the stain before assembling the furniture.
Yes.
If you have solid wood doors, first strip your door down to the bare wood. Next sand your door with 120-150 grit sand paper with the grain of the wood. Now you can stain your door with a custom color stain if you choose. Last put some sort of a finish on your door after your stain has dried completely. Any part or all of this work can be done for you at a reputable furniture refinishing shop.