Cleaning and Stain Removal - Cleaning woodwork versus painting
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baggybaggins
09-20-05, 05:48 PM
Some of my woodwork looks discolored and some of the finish seems to have rubbed off. Have tried Murfhy's Oil Soap and it doesn't do the trick. I'm wondering if there is a product that cleans and also puts some sort of finish back on. The wood is the lighter color that was so popular in the 70's. The trim has a heavier shine than the doors. The doors seem to have a very light, matt type of finish. I really would like to avoid painting. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Thanks!
twelvepole
09-20-05, 06:38 PM
Sounds like it is time to sand and refinish. For finishing questions, ask the pros in the Wood Finishing Forum.
Docduck
09-20-05, 06:41 PM
You are seeing different shades of colors due to serveral factors.
Use: The trim looks darker as im sure its not getting hand contact or use. So, the finish is most likely still intact.
Finish levels..sounds like on some of the cabnets the finish is totally gone and in some areas there is some left.
What i suggest is finding out what wood your dealing with. And then remove hardware, tape off any areas you dont want stained....clean, remove all the old finish, with a wood stripper safe for your wood. Light sanding may be required to remove surface scratches and then stain.
I know you dont want to "paint" them. But in this case since the finish is gone i would suggest it. Staining will protect and seal the wood from moisture and return it to a good condition. Depending on what condition it is in now of course. Applying any kind of finish or polish to it now. Would only trap dirt below the surface, making it look dull and a "dirty" shine. Since most of the finish is gone in certain areas....this would not produce a uniform appearance.
Use: The trim looks darker as im sure its not getting hand contact or use. So, the finish is most likely still intact.
Finish levels..sounds like on some of the cabnets the finish is totally gone and in some areas there is some left.
What i suggest is finding out what wood your dealing with. And then remove hardware, tape off any areas you dont want stained....clean, remove all the old finish, with a wood stripper safe for your wood. Light sanding may be required to remove surface scratches and then stain.
I know you dont want to "paint" them. But in this case since the finish is gone i would suggest it. Staining will protect and seal the wood from moisture and return it to a good condition. Depending on what condition it is in now of course. Applying any kind of finish or polish to it now. Would only trap dirt below the surface, making it look dull and a "dirty" shine. Since most of the finish is gone in certain areas....this would not produce a uniform appearance.