Solid Wood
how do i refinish a very old solid-wood desk?
i just got my hands on a very old solid wood desk. it was very dirty; it had years worth of papers and mice left overs stuck to it. i brushed it clean with a solution of Murphy’s oil and water. now that it is clean i can see that it has some stains, discoloration, white rings, and some sides of the legs are scraped clean of paint. it also has many scratches.
I would like to refinish it without taking away the “antiqueness” of it and without reducing its value.
is “Restore-a-Finish” a good choice of product for this project?
Thanks for any help.
It’s a very involved and time consuming process. Go to www.minwax.com for some solutions. They are a interior stain and finish manufaturer that I sold at Home Depot for years and are very good products. They should also offer some very good refinishing tips. First tip from me would be to use as little water as possible as it will raise the wood grain and loosen any joints that may be glued. If you need more direct and specific questions answered, send me an e-mail and I’d be glad to help.
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