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June 28, 2021 - The biggest mistake when applying furniture wax, is applying too much at once, as this will make it difficult to buff up and if not buffed up correctly it will act as a dust collector leaving your finish dull. The correct way to apply antique furniture wax is to use a soft, clean cotton or lint free cloth and apply the furniture wax by dipping the cloth into the can of wax and rub the wax on in a small circular motion over the entire wood surface sparingly.

May 20, 2025 - Sand until smooth, always sanding with the grain of the wood. You can also use a sanding block or wedge for smaller, hard-to-reach areas. When the sanding is finished, use tack cloths and a shop vac to wipe down the furniture and remove any dust.

October 18, 2017 - There are lots of ways to refinish. People use stains, shellacs, varnishes, lacquers, waxes, oils... it's a little overwhelming. Searching online gives you a lot of people that swear their way is the only right way. But after a lot of searching, and some conversations with my grandpa, I think I have a decent handle on what's what. In this instructable, I'll be using clear finish only. I'm not coloring the wood at all (with stains or oils).

For many of us, attempting to refinish a cherished family heirloom antique or prized piece of our collection seems far too daunting, or perhaps hiring a professional to refinish is not financially feasible. What can you do? Occasionally, wooden antiques may not need the existing finish stripped away; instead, a good cleaning and perhaps a wipe-on finish to revitalize it. Step One: Finding the Finish Determining what wood finish your antique wood furniture has is the initial and vital step.

November 23, 2022 - Whether you’re restoring a family heirloom or you’ve found a diamond in the rough, the following tips for refinishing wood furniture will help you in your next project. This guide will also help instruct you on how to refinish antique furniture and recognize when it’s time to refinish your wooden tables, chairs, dressers and more.

July 14, 2025 - Stripping furniture is a tedious task. But you can often refinish your old furniture without stripping it. Here's how.

March 25, 2024 - Bring old or antique wooden furniture back to life using these 6 simple steps to refinish wooden furniture to a raw, natural wood finish.

Furniture Refinishing & Restoration · How to refinish and/or restore wood furniture, antiques, cabinets, and architectural woodwork

March 24, 2023 - It's not as hard as you think to refinish wood furniture! Stripping the old finish lets you restore the wood beauty or give your paint a stable base. Follow this tried and tested method and detailed step-by-step tutorial to learn how to refinish wood furniture, including intricate details, without sanding, from an expert.

March 3, 2021 - Stripping furniture is messy, but key to wood restoration, so work outside if possible. If working indoors, protect the floors and any furniture nearby and ensure good ventilation. To avoid damaging the finish on the body of the table, cover it in a plastic sheet so that only the top is exposed. Apply stripper liberally with an old brush. For a good result when refinishing wood, leave the stripper on for between five and 30 minutes until the finish – a mix of old varnish and polish – has dissolved.

May 2, 2025 - You may need nothing more than a thorough wipe-down, a few touch-ups with stain, and a bit of wax to restore the original luster.

January 10, 2022 - With refinishing, you’ll be stripping the current finish off of your furniture with either sandpaper or a chemical peeler, patching up holes, cracks, and chips with wood filler, and restaining and refinishing the whole thing.

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December 4, 2024 - To remove any stripper residue and set the wood up to accept a finish, 220 open coat aluminum oxide is good. To sand various shapes and moldings on your piece you can use old felt.[5] X Research source · Important information on sandpaper: The 120 refers to the grit size. The lower the number, the coarser the paper. You can also sand the furniture with steel wool.[6] X Expert Source · William & Shannon Latil Furniture Refinishing & Home Remodeling Specialists Expert Interview

August 25, 2025 - As much as I love painting furniture, I enjoyed every minute of bringing this vintage oak chest of drawers back to life. It is stunning now. I’ll show you how I cleaned the chest inside and out using wax, stain markers, WD-40, wood glue, and more to bring it back to life. It did not have to be stripped and refinished which is a time consuming process often requiring a professional.