OMG what can I say - a picture is worth MUCH more than 1000 words. I include the before and after photos of a heirloom hand carved sun chair. It was getting old and was sought to be outside so looked much the worse for wear. I first headed to Home Depot and was given stain by Behr to try to use. As one can see, the results were covered, dark and no grain visible. In shock I called Garcia Wood in Manasses. I spoke to Mr Garcia and his son and visited the site. It was clear I was in the hands of masters. I told them the situation and said anything they can do woukd be better than the mess I made. A few weeks later (with a visit to see the piece stripped but pre staining) the furniture looks like new, beautiful stain, AND it was finished with a boat shellac that also solved my need to have the piece reside on my porch. Payment was exactly as negotiated and paid with a smile- and a fist bump.in these days of Corona virus. If you have a piece you love, GO, you will be well taken care of. Garcia Wood is a local gem. Take advantage of their presence, you will be ecstatic as I am.