If you have a crack in your solid wood tabletop, then you may despair of ever being able to restore it. However, in almost all cases, it is possible to manage some kind of repair. You can have this fixed by a professional, in which case you will probably have to pay a large amount...
A lot of old finishes were applied with a “multi-layer” process or were sprayed on with the stain mixed in with the finish. This process was used to give the piece a more “uniform” look and hide the “variations” in the wood grain, especially with oak it seems. If you like a ...
Preparation:Wood must be dry (moisture content below 12 %), solid, able to absorb, clean, free of resin and dust. For large-pored woods such as walnut, oak, ash, chestnut, elm, mahogany or teak, brush out pore grooves carefully. Sand gradually and in accordance with the gradation, for...
We have an old wood table that has been used and abused for years. Bringing it out over the holidays for card playing, I commented how badly damaged it was and wished I knew how to remove the hideous white heat stains that marred the top. While talking I’m quickly covering the surfac...
Would this work on real oak that has an orange tint? I would definitely try it! If you have any other questions, let me know. After seeing how to strip furniture without stripper, is it something you want to try? Do You Want To Make Money Flipping Furniture?
I think it is wood veneer (not solid natural wood) as you can see the layers on the side. What would be the best and easiest way to restore it? It is a light mahogany high shine finish at present. I would really like it to still look like wood (more dark oak), rather than a ...