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Tan Washing Made Simple is your complete guide to creating today’s most sought-after natural wood finish. Whether you’re refinishing your very first piece or you’ve been doing furniture makeovers for years, this fully illustrated, 34-page ebook walks you step-by-step through everything you need to achieve a clean, modern, Restoration Hardware–inspired tan wash.

 

Inside, you’ll learn exactly how to prep your surface, choose the right neutral tones, mix your wash, apply it smoothly, and troubleshoot the real-world problems refinishers run into every day—orange tones, patchiness, streaks, muddy grain, and more. I also include my signature tan wash recipes, product recommendations and advanced techniques for color corrections. 

 

This guide was written to take the guesswork out of the process. No vague instructions. No confusing ratios. Just clear steps, real examples, and techniques you can repeat on every piece going forward.

If you want a soft, natural, high-end finish without complicated products or expensive tools, Tan Washing Made Simple will show you exactly how to do it.

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  • Tan Washing Made Simple is your complete guide to creating today’s most sought-after natural wood finish. Whether you’re refinishing your very first piece or you’ve been doing furniture makeovers for years, this fully illustrated, 34-page ebook walks you step-by-step through everything you need to achieve a clean, modern, Restoration Hardware–inspired tan wash.

     

    Inside, you’ll learn exactly how to prep your surface, choose the right neutral tones, mix your wash, apply it smoothly, and troubleshoot the real-world problems refinishers run into every day—orange tones, patchiness, streaks, muddy grain, and more. I also include my signature tan wash recipes, product recommendations and advanced techniques for color corrections. 

     

    This guide was written to take the guesswork out of the process. No vague instructions. No confusing ratios. Just clear steps, real examples, and techniques you can repeat on every piece going forward.

    If you want a soft, natural, high-end finish without complicated products or expensive tools, Tan Washing Made Simple will show you exactly how to do it.

     

    Charene Robinson | 35 Pages | 2025

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"I’ve watched hundreds of YouTube videos, but nothing has explained the refinishing process as clearly as this book. Charene breaks it down step by step and finally made everything click for me."
— Melissa H.

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"I refinished my first piece last weekend using the techniques in this guide, and it came out better than I imagined. I wish I had this before wasting money on the wrong products."
— Lydia R.

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"I love Charene’s teaching style on social media, and this book feels just like having her walk me through the process in my garage. Clear, simple, and full of the ‘why’ behind every step."
— Angela M.

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"This is the perfect beginner foundation. It covered everything I needed — from prep to paint to topcoats — without overwhelming me. I feel confident starting new projects now."
— Jordan P.

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