Tag: furniture-restoration
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The safest way to remove old varnish
Need to remove an old varnish from your furniture? Especially if it’s veneer, I highly recommend using a paint/varnish stripper instead of going straight to sanding with an orbital sander or using a carbide scraper. Yes it’s a bit messier, but you don’t run the risk of burning through the veneer with a sander or…
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How to make your own wipe-on poly
Save money and make your own wipe-on poly! It’s super simple. Get a clean container (in the video I used an old glass yogurt pot), pour in half oil based polyurethane and half white spirits. Stir until fully mixed, then you’re set! Just use a lint free cloth to wipe the mixture onto your wood.…
Moody Wood Furniture 