add some bevel shims. These need to be glued into the crack so cut them down to the correct size before proceeding. Once the shims are in, you can then cover the rest of your table with masking tape, and spray a suitably dark lacquer or epoxy paint onto the wood. Allow to this dry...
(If the piece doesn’t have a real heavy existing finish or multiple layers of paint, you may not even want to use Citristrip…use your judgment! Skip to Step 2 and use just the acetone and lacquer thinner mixture.) To apply the Citristrip, I use a cheap “chip” brush to apply it...
Stripping Lacquer and Shellac with a Solvent 1 Test the wood if you’re unsure what kind of finish you have. Rub some denatured alcohol on the finish with an old paintbrush and rag and watch for it to change. If it softens and turns into something like a sticky gum, the wood has a ...
If you're wondering why wood turns white when wet or what causes a white film to appear on furniture, the answer to both questions is the same: the milky stain isn't actually in the wood; it's caused by moisture getting trapped in the finish. The good news is that if you see white...
Whether it is rotten or too old – you don’t have to get rid of it. A piece of wood can always be restored and put into work again. But you’ll have to learn how to harden wood first.Hardening offers the chance to use this wood for structures as well…
In general, it's better not to stain if you're not sure it would improve the wood. The type of wood is not the only guideline for staining; your own preference should be the deciding factor. To get an idea how the piece of furniture would look unstained, test an inconspicuous sp...
If you want to deepen the color in general, go ahead and stain the entire cabinet by brushing the stain on and wiping off the excess with a clean rag. The stain won't penetrate, but it doesn't have to; a coat of clear polyurethane or lacquer will fix it in place. Apply the finis...
Q. What types of wood finishes are resistant to water stains? Polyurethaneand lacquer wood finishes can resist water stains. Polyurethane is a synthetic material that leaves a clear coat over wood. In addition to being water resistant, polyurethane is durable and can help protect against damage...
If the loose veneer is undamaged, it can be reglued. © Loose veneer can be reglued. Apply glue to the base wood, press the veneer into place, and clamp it firmly. First, remove the residue of old glue left on the back of the veneer and on the base wood. With a sharp craft...
Apply your finish of choice. We like clear-oil finishes because they accentuate the wood's figure and grain. Follow up with several protective top coats of polyurethane, lacquer, or shellac. Sources Natural-edge wood slabs: Berkshire Products, Massachusetts, (domestic, exotic, and figured species...