Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - new coat of varnish over old coat?

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PDA
05-19-01, 05:51 PM
did i understand correctly that you can cover or "renew" an old coat of varnish by layering on a new coat over the top? or must you remove the old coat completely? thank you for your help

George
05-19-01, 06:59 PM
You read correctly - new varnish may be applied over old without removing the old. Clean the surface thoroughly, then sand enough to remove the present sheen entirely. Wipe clean with a tack cloth, the recoat.