Advice on cleaning up an old ladder for indoor decorative use

I have a solid wood ladder, unfinished and paint-splattered. I’m going to use for displaying plants, a lamp, etc. The issue is that it needs some kind of sealant applied to clean up a bit so it looks a little more intentionally decorative. I’m just not quite sure what to do as DIY is not at all my area. What do I clean it with? It doesn’t have any kind of stain/sealant/polyurethane coating. Do I need to sand it? What product do I need to finish it? Appreciate any advice for someone who’s clueless. submitted by /u/bummerzbro [link] [comments]

May 24, 2025 - 23:46
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I have a solid wood ladder, unfinished and paint-splattered. I’m going to use for displaying plants, a lamp, etc. The issue is that it needs some kind of sealant applied to clean up a bit so it looks a little more intentionally decorative. I’m just not quite sure what to do as DIY is not at all my area.

What do I clean it with?

It doesn’t have any kind of stain/sealant/polyurethane coating. Do I need to sand it?

What product do I need to finish it?

Appreciate any advice for someone who’s clueless.

submitted by /u/bummerzbro
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