Stripping is not the only option in restoring the original luster to furniture especially if you live in Austin city, TX. An alternative is available which ensures preservation of the veneer and original finish character. The good news is that furniture restoration Austin have come up with easy tips to aid you in retaining the beauty of your antique wood-piece.
Before embarking on repairs and touch-ups, the furniture is wiped by use of mineral spirits. This mineral spirits function to saturate the finish temporarily revealing the furniture outlook with nothing but a wipe-on coat on clear finish. The first step is to meticulously clean any furniture to be repaired. This allows restoration of the furniture original luster. The recommendation is the use of a mixture of ivory liquid dish soap. The proportions are the same as those used in dish washing. The procedure involves dipping a sponge into the mixture, squeezing it out then using it to scrub gently onto the surface. A paintbrush is the best to use in cleaning moldings and carvings. After scrubbing, the surface is rinsed using a wrung-out sponge and clean water. The wood-piece is dried using a clean towel.
After cleaning, the surface is rinsed with clean water and dried. Petroleum jelly and special removers are recommended in the removal of white rings. Firstly smear the ring using petroleum jelly and leave it to stay overnight. It works to get rid of the ring or make it less noticeable.
Delicate paint removers are used to scrap the paint taking care not to damage the finish. This can be made from razor and masking tape pieces whereby the tapes are wrapped round the blades and bend to curve. The damage is then filled with epoxy after thoroughly mixing epoxy putty. Its placed inside area that needs repair. If you find out that there are any absent veneer or chipped wood or even damaged molding, fix using the putty too.
If there is missing wood, replace it. The epoxy hardens in a few hours. After it is hardened, sand and color the repaired part. Balance the new part with the surrounding through painting with gel stain. This will match its color with that of existing wood. Make a choice of two colors which are similar to the bright and darkened parts of wood piece. Blend the two to create a variety of colors.
Gel stain is then worked onto the surface and the excess wiped. It does not remove dark stains left by water or reduce the effects, but rather hides fine scratches and hue where finish has worn out.
If there are nail holes or small cracks after final finish has been applied, they are filled using fill wax sticks which are colored, repair wax sticks or fill pencils. Small indentations are eliminated by wetting them. Moisture makes the crumpled fibers of wood to swell back to the original shape. However, it should be noted that it is a must for the moisture to penetrate into the wood if this is to work.
The ultimate step in this process is wiping on a finishing coat. This is done to restore sheen and also for protection of the surface. Any wipe done on the finish works.
Before embarking on repairs and touch-ups, the furniture is wiped by use of mineral spirits. This mineral spirits function to saturate the finish temporarily revealing the furniture outlook with nothing but a wipe-on coat on clear finish. The first step is to meticulously clean any furniture to be repaired. This allows restoration of the furniture original luster. The recommendation is the use of a mixture of ivory liquid dish soap. The proportions are the same as those used in dish washing. The procedure involves dipping a sponge into the mixture, squeezing it out then using it to scrub gently onto the surface. A paintbrush is the best to use in cleaning moldings and carvings. After scrubbing, the surface is rinsed using a wrung-out sponge and clean water. The wood-piece is dried using a clean towel.
After cleaning, the surface is rinsed with clean water and dried. Petroleum jelly and special removers are recommended in the removal of white rings. Firstly smear the ring using petroleum jelly and leave it to stay overnight. It works to get rid of the ring or make it less noticeable.
Delicate paint removers are used to scrap the paint taking care not to damage the finish. This can be made from razor and masking tape pieces whereby the tapes are wrapped round the blades and bend to curve. The damage is then filled with epoxy after thoroughly mixing epoxy putty. Its placed inside area that needs repair. If you find out that there are any absent veneer or chipped wood or even damaged molding, fix using the putty too.
If there is missing wood, replace it. The epoxy hardens in a few hours. After it is hardened, sand and color the repaired part. Balance the new part with the surrounding through painting with gel stain. This will match its color with that of existing wood. Make a choice of two colors which are similar to the bright and darkened parts of wood piece. Blend the two to create a variety of colors.
Gel stain is then worked onto the surface and the excess wiped. It does not remove dark stains left by water or reduce the effects, but rather hides fine scratches and hue where finish has worn out.
If there are nail holes or small cracks after final finish has been applied, they are filled using fill wax sticks which are colored, repair wax sticks or fill pencils. Small indentations are eliminated by wetting them. Moisture makes the crumpled fibers of wood to swell back to the original shape. However, it should be noted that it is a must for the moisture to penetrate into the wood if this is to work.
The ultimate step in this process is wiping on a finishing coat. This is done to restore sheen and also for protection of the surface. Any wipe done on the finish works.
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