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06-18-00, 11:20 PM
I recently inherited a 70 yr old chest of drawers. Its painted white on the outside and the inside is raw wood. I want to strip and refinish it but it's got a horribly strong musty odor on the inside. I would like to know how the odor can be removed.
06-19-00, 07:12 AM
Dotsa:
Spinkling baking soda around the inside may help, but the sure cure is to entirely seal all the exposed wood.
A single coat of shellac should accomplish this.
If you're planning to finish the piece 'natural', that is with a clear finish, use whatever finish you use on the outside to go over the entire interior (including the frame) - and don't forget the underneath side of the drawers themselves.
A finish on the interior of the drawers has the added benefit of making the drawers themselves easier to keep clean. Sand well before applying the finish, of course.
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George T.
Spinkling baking soda around the inside may help, but the sure cure is to entirely seal all the exposed wood.
A single coat of shellac should accomplish this.
If you're planning to finish the piece 'natural', that is with a clear finish, use whatever finish you use on the outside to go over the entire interior (including the frame) - and don't forget the underneath side of the drawers themselves.
A finish on the interior of the drawers has the added benefit of making the drawers themselves easier to keep clean. Sand well before applying the finish, of course.
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George T.