Furniture restoration

[rodgy-dodge]

Hi Guys just bought a lovely Reclaimed pine farmhouse table was wondering if anyone has restored the finish on one before? I've stripped off the old wax and was going to rewax it but not sure if I should try Danish oil instead anyone any advise? I don't want to stain it just enhance the grain.

 

[dellzeqq]

Hi Guys just bought a lovely Reclaimed pine farmhouse table was wondering if anyone has restored the finish on one before? I've stripped off the old wax and was going to rewax it but not sure if I should try Danish oil instead anyone any advise? I don't want to stain it just enhance the grain.

I french-polished a dresser once with shellac, and it looked a treat - and the finish was bombproof. I'd been told that it was a miserably difficult business, but, although it was time-consuming, doing eight or nine thin coats meant I got an even finish.

 

[rodgy-dodge]

is french polishing building up the layers of shellac? which is a type of varnish isn't it? I did a bit of restoration when I did my C&G's paint techniques back in the early '90's but we just touched the surface because its a skill all on its own. I don't particularly want a shiney icerink like surface finish to it because of its rustic charm

 

[Night Train]

Danish oil can quickly build up to a deep sheen and darken the wood.

Try Tung oil. It is a wipe on, wipe off oil. Plenty of online guidance on its use. It darkens less then Danish oil does and is my prefered finish as it is easy and I am lazy.

Bees wax is the alternative. I think if you want a light finish that isn't a deep film finish then straight Beeswax will do it. It isn't heat or water resistant though so you will need to use trivits and coasters to protect the surface.

 

[dellzeqq]

is french polishing building up the layers of shellac? which is a type of varnish isn't it? I did a bit of restoration when I did my C&G's paint techniques back in the early '90's but we just touched the surface because its a skill all on its own. I don't particularly want a shiney icerink like surface finish to it because of its rustic charm

that's about it - I gave it a go because my great-great grandfather and great grandfather on my father's side were french polishers, and I was interested to see what it was about.

I took some of the shine off with 1500 grade grit paper on each layer to provide a key for the succeeding layer. Then again I did say it was timeconsuming. I wouldn't describe it as a skill, though - it's just boring labour.

(And you do need ventilation!)

 

[rodgy-dodge]

Thanks for the reply's I've now finished it, using a clear finishing wax. It originally had a dark antique pine wax that on it and was too dark. I opted for wax instead of the oil just incase I hadn't managed to remove all the wax. I'm quite pleased with my little project. Just the chairs to do now!

 

[Night Train]

Looks really nice. Well done!

 

[Fnaar]

WD40 for fluid dispersal...

 

[Moodyman]

Looks lovely and good choice re wax. Wax is the preferred ingredient for pine restoration.