Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - First time stripping and finishing, need help(PICS)
Doityourself.com community forum was created to provide answers to all questions related to home improvement and home repair. Doityourself community can help you find information about how-to topics on small fixes to large remodeling projects. With comprehensive how-to content and expertly moderated community forums DoItYourself.com makes it easy to tackle even the most complex home improvement projects.View Full Version : First time stripping and finishing, need help(PICS)
baker7598
08-03-05, 02:39 AM
This is an old chest that I got from my grandma. Don't have a clue how old it is. Needs to be stripped and rewaxed and maybe needs some sanding. Don't know what to do or how to do it. I want to try and match the crib in the pic. Babys due the 21st of Aug and wanting to try and finish this proj w/in 3 wks and not to mention surprise the wife.
Let me know what to do. Theres a yardbirds, and homedepot w/in a few minutes to my house for the supplies I'll need
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/k_browning2001/album?.dir=/e3a7&urlhint=actn,ren%3as,1%3af,0
Let me know what to do. Theres a yardbirds, and homedepot w/in a few minutes to my house for the supplies I'll need
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/k_browning2001/album?.dir=/e3a7&urlhint=actn,ren%3as,1%3af,0
chfite
08-03-05, 11:32 AM
Following the instructions on the container, strip and neutralize the piece. Sand it smooth with some 180 grit paper and wipe it off again with a cloth dampened with mineral spirits. Choose a stain that matches the other piece. Choosing a stain to match something else is not as simple as it seems. The wood you are staining will have an effect on the result as much as the color stain that you choose. Take a look at the samples in the store showing the stains on different woods, before you make your choice. If you don't like the stain, the stripper will remove it before you proceed any further. A clear coat will protect the stain. Polyurethane comes in water- and oil-based. The water-based is clear, the oil-based will impart some amber tint to the finished product. Polyurethane is a popular do-it-yourself clear coat. Sand between coats of clear coat with 240 grit paper for a smooth finish.
Boxarocks
08-10-05, 09:20 PM
Judging from the interior construction, I think that the funiture is pre WWII & probably has a lacquer finish. Paint removers may be overkill. In fact, stripping at all may be overkill. The beauty of lacquer is the ease of touch-up.
Often, major blemishes just disappear if a new coat of lacquer is applied.
The deep scrape will not disappear, but but washing the top with lacquer thinner soaked steel wool will drag the old colored lacquer into the flaw & might do a nice job.
If you still want to refinish the whole suite, use lacquer, & it will bond to the old finish with little prep work.
Normally, much of the color of these pieces is in the lacquer & not a wood stain. By stripping, you will be opening a real can of worms.
Heavy sanding should be avoided as the piece is most likely veneered, & as it appears to be walnut, would be quite thin.
Often, major blemishes just disappear if a new coat of lacquer is applied.
The deep scrape will not disappear, but but washing the top with lacquer thinner soaked steel wool will drag the old colored lacquer into the flaw & might do a nice job.
If you still want to refinish the whole suite, use lacquer, & it will bond to the old finish with little prep work.
Normally, much of the color of these pieces is in the lacquer & not a wood stain. By stripping, you will be opening a real can of worms.
Heavy sanding should be avoided as the piece is most likely veneered, & as it appears to be walnut, would be quite thin.