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Special-effect finishing can do a lot for a dull piece of furniture. Antiquing, flyspecking, stencils, decals, and
painting stripes can add interest and charm to many pieces and are especially effective for country-type furniture.
Where you want a bright, distinctive accent piece, an enamel finish may be the answer. Enamel can be applied
over an old finish, and it hides a lot of flaws. It also lends itself well to further decoration.
The popularity of solid wood furniture arises from comfort level. What you see is what you get...although stains
can give one wood the look of another, especially if the grains are similar. Solid wood construction indicates
stability and integrity, the real McCoy. And so it is, especially with such woods as mahogany, cherry, birch,
maple and oak. Solid woods also have the advantage of being easily refinished, should the need arise.
Maxwell Woodworks Inc :Refinishing furniture the conventional way is a frustrating, tedious process. Stripping
and sanding the grooves and carvings on table and chairs is nearly impossible. The chemicals used are also very
noxious. Restorz-it makes furniture refinishing easy. There is no stripping and sanding, simply clean the surface
and wipe it on. Restorz-it will take care of water rings, nicks and scratches, and areas where the finish is worn off.
Our finish is not just a cover-up; it is very durable and contains oils and sealers that protect your furniture from
water, sun, and heavy use. You can also use Restorz-it on new or unfinished furniture.
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After the reamalgamated surface has dulled, lightly buff the finish with No. 0000 steel wool, working in one
direction along the grain. Don't exert much pressure, just lightly polish the finish. Then wipe the surface clean
with a clean cloth. If the reamalgamated finish is very thin, clean the surface with a tack cloth and apply a new
coat of the same finish, right over the old one. Let the finish dry, buff it lightly with No. 0000 steel wool, and then
wax the piece of furniture with a hard paste wax. Buff the waxed wood with a clean cloth.
First, test the finish with denatured alcohol; rub a little alcohol onto an inconspicuous finished area. If the finish
dissolves, it's shellac. If it partially dissolves, it's probably a combination of shellac and lacquer. Test it again with
a mixture of denatured alcohol and lacquer thinner; this should completely dissolve the finish.If alcohol doesn't
affect the finish, rub a little lacquer thinner on an inconspicuous finished spot. If the area turns rough and then
smooth again, the finish is lacquer; if the finish crinkles and doesn't get smooth again, it's a type of varnish. If
neither alcohol nor lacquer thinner affects it, the finish is varnish.After identifying the finish, you're ready to
restore it. Whether the problem is dirt, cracks, discoloration, or overall wear, it can often be solved by the
following restoration techniques.
Woodworks Maxwell Inc : Restoration -- cleaning or reamalgamating, spotpatching or steel-wooling -- is the
easiest way to make old furniture look better, but it isn't always a success. If the old finish is basically in good
shape, you can often salvage a dull old piece of furniture with decorative accents or special finishing effects. If
the old finish is damaged, you can cover it completely with enamel instead of refinishing. Before you remove the
old finish, consider the alternatives; you may not have to refinish to give an old piece of furniture new life.
Maxwell Woodworks Centers Following the manufacturer's instructions, apply the cleaner generously with a soft
cloth and let it stand for an hour or two. Then wipe off the cleaner with another cloth. Repeat the process, using
plenty of cleaner, until the wood is clean and lustrous -- this may take up to four or five applications. Buff the
clean wood lightly to remove excess oil.
Maxwell Woodworks Solid After the reamalgamated surface has dulled, lightly buff the finish with No. 0000
steel wool, working in one direction along the grain. Don't exert much pressure, just lightly polish the finish. Then
wipe the surface clean with a clean cloth. If the reamalgamated finish is very thin, clean the surface with a tack
cloth and apply a new coat of the same finish, right over the old one. Let the finish dry, buff it lightly with No.
0000 steel wool, and then wax the piece of furniture with a hard paste wax. Buff the waxed wood with a clean
cloth.
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