A piano that has a high-gloss polyester epoxy finish can be cleaned with a cloth and buffed; it should never be waxed or rubbed with furniture polish. Remove stubborn stains from ivory or plastic keys with a cloth dipped in baking soda, being careful not to let the soda fall between the...
Veneer is a thin layer of wood glued to wooden furniture. Veneer is very prone to blistering, cracking, or falling off. Learn how to fix damaged veneer and replace broken or missing sections of veneer.
Now you’ve waxed your furniture, you can be confident your paintwork is protected. Any marks can be wiped clean with a damp cloth too. Chalk Paint™ Wax offers enough protection for most applications, but if you’d like to protect your flooring, skirting boards or garden furniture, tryCh...
If you are refinishing a used rocker, you will need to rough up the existing finish so the paint will adhere. The old finish does not need to be completely removed if it is fairly smooth. Using a hand sander and 220-grit sandpaper, go over the entire rocker. Give extra attention to a...
With a glossy finish, the clear coat fills in any imperfections to create a smooth surface, then is polished and waxed to reflect light and create visual depth. A matte clear coat is like a low gloss and is left deliberately imperfect, with a texture that diffuses light rather than ...
This is a more modern look for painted furniture. Make sure that you are generous when applying the wax to give the piece a nice sheen. The dresser shown was painted with Annie Sloan Paris Grey and Old White, given three coats of color, and waxed. (Optional) Create a two-toned...
Your Paint Questions Answered – How to Paint Any Surface Before you paint anything. Keep these three things in mind: What is the Best Way to To Get a Smooth Painted Finish? How to Paint Wood Furniture that has Paint, Stain, or Polyurethane on It?
You can test to see if they have 'wax' on them. Put a few drops of water in a single spot. Leave it sit for a 30 - 60 seconds. If it leaves a WHITE mark where the water was = waxed finish. If the water beads on the floor long enough to be wiped up, you have finish...
To buff, go over the entire waxed surface using circular motions until the cloth slides over the surface easily. When you first start buffing, the cloth will drag. Use a little elbow grease to get it going and in a minute or so the cloth will begin to slide easily across the waxed sur...
The only catch is that you need to be on a smooth waxed floor, turf, or carpet to use them. Rubber flooring can cause too much friction and make the move overly difficult or even impossible. Step 1. Lie on your back on the floor and place the sliders under your feet. Bend your ...