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please mail the availability as well as the full details of polyurethane shaji augustine < - Tuesday, April 03, 2001 at 23:02:43 (PDT) This is a really great site. Your instructions are clear and concise. Thanks for your help. Stephanie Shorter < - Tuesday, April 03, 2001 at 19:26:00 (PDT) FAIRLY HELPFUL..HAS GIVEN ME A FEW POINTS I HAD NOT THOUGHT OF. PROBABLY WILL BE BACK TO THE SITE. JD.RICH - Monday, April 02, 2001 at 08:40:44 (PDT) I read most of what you've displayed,and then got to the part about sanity.I'm going to offer free info on our web site, and you've showed me the direction that it will go.But I also know that to achive success you must go down the road and pay your dues, From answering peoples questions.By teaching I've learned that you put to thought what your doing.You become better at what you do. You can write a book if you already haven't. thanks for the great site. I was researching your site for a seminar that I'm going to speak at, about furniture care. Your philosphy is the same as mine.I'm from San Diego and your wicker was exactly what people probably have.At least outdoor furniture.I copied also the kitchen cab. part also because everyone has cabinets. And they all have the same problems. I'm going to keep your sight under my favorites. And return when I need another idea. thanks George George Reese < - Sunday, April 01, 2001 at 09:03:35 (PDT) It has been about 15 years since I have refinished anything, so I really appreciate the specific information regarding products, by name. We acquired a very old mahogany player piano which had, unfortunately, been painted white about 10 years ago. I am just starting out and have hope (diminishing the more I read) of taking off the paint without removing the original finish. Paul Rogalsky < - Friday, March 30, 2001 at 22:46:54 (PST) This is the first time I looked at your cite. I received a letter that invited me. I am planning to refenish several pices of furniture this spring as well as a window seat that has numerous water spots fror moisture from windows and my plants. This will not be an easy job. I also have a sewing table that has an area circled from spilling a cleaning adgent tjat is not very plesant to look at. This seems to be an ideal cite for answers. Thank you in advance. Elizabeth Elizabeth J. Schoeb < - Friday, March 30, 2001 at 04:50:39 (PST) Just found it--I will let you know Edward Jaynes < - Thursday, March 29, 2001 at 16:51:17 (PST) Just found it--I will let you know Edward Jaynes < - Thursday, March 29, 2001 at 16:51:17 (PST) good site answered some of my questions, but i would like to know what minwax wood conditioner does on new wood prior to staining,also could a polyurthane be put over watco danish oil james fleming <<`jflemin2@tampabat.rr.com">`jflemin2@tampabat.rr.com> - Thursday, March 29, 2001 at 05:50:10 (PST) I have bedroom furniture that is over 50 years old, dresser and vanity, it has been through the war, but it was my parents first pieces of furniture, I want to restore it to the closest of original look. Your site has give me some ideas. I am going to start with the vanity bench to see how thing go. Thanks. If you have any other suggestions please let me know. Lucy Jaworski < Bethel Park, PA 15102 - Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 07:04:15 (PST) Surfing thru looking for info concerning refinishing a veneered table. thanks1,,JR JR Welch < Bryson City, NC USA - Saturday, March 24, 2001 at 16:14:53 (PST) Ihaven't read alot in you r site but I favored it.I'll study all of it later.I'm a refinisher and what I saw looks real good. Favored means put in favorites. George Reese < - Saturday, March 24, 2001 at 15:19:28 (PST) Ihaven't read alot in you r site but I favored it.I'll study all of it later.I'm a refinisher and what I saw looks real good. George Reese < - Saturday, March 24, 2001 at 15:18:51 (PST) More on refinishing old and antique furniture. Brenda Cali < Lodi, Ohio USA - Saturday, March 24, 2001 at 08:07:55 (PST) I would be interested in the proceedure for removing old veneer and applying new. Thank you for the imformation on cleeaning the wood. Treva Jensen < - Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 18:07:05 (PST) I am a new reader. I refinish antique furniture as a hobby. Information I find hard to find is on recreating finishes. Paints etc. etc. Kenneth R Gurney < - Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 10:24:52 (PST) I think your site has been very helpful. I have old chairs that came out of my great-grand mothers house. I want to refinish these chairs. Thanks for being there. Loleta Francis < - Monday, March 19, 2001 at 10:22:39 (PST) Hi Excellent site. I'm an amature refinished but plan to expand in the immediate future. lots of good info here. Thanks! JR JR Welch < - Friday, March 16, 2001 at 20:47:04 (PST) How to mix and match stains using artists oil stains from tubes of stains for matching the colors of pieces of a dinette set that I have to refinish only two chairs . The wood is pine and the color is honey maple.It has darkened some since we first got it about 20 years ago Thank you for your advise . Chas. Hodlin clhodlin@juno.com MR. CHAS. HODLIN < - Friday, March 16, 2001 at 07:26:40 (PST) Thanks for the info. Question: Can you lacquer MDF (medium-density fibre board) window sills? They are very plain and need a lift - I didn't want to paint them. Kathryn < - Monday, March 12, 2001 at 20:58:35 (PST) Excellent site! Comments and Questions later..Thanks!..JR JR Welch < - Monday, March 12, 2001 at 16:19:20 (PST) Your site is very informative. I'll be trying a refinishing project soon...wish me luck. Adrienne < - Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 17:32:51 (PST) Before refinishing furniture, how can you tell what kind of wood it is? I've been told oak has more grain than maple but when you have obtained a piece of furniture without the history behind it, I can not always tell what it actually is. Sandra < - Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 11:27:10 (PST) first visit.....love it Franc Anello < - Monday, March 05, 2001 at 16:35:04 (PST) I am a first time homeowner, and in the past I've always improved rental properties I have rented. Finally I can do it for myself. My home was built in the 1940s and all trim has many layers of paint, including lead based paint. Your site is full of information which I will definately use. Thank you. Rob Lunsford < - Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 15:56:59 (PST) good info joseph negron < - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 18:45:24 (PST) I'm just beginning to look at your site. But i do have a specific question I'll pose on your forum if you have one. Dick McNeill < - Friday, March 02, 2001 at 20:17:15 (PST) love your site have a specific job in mind, looking for that info, thanks. greg Greg Gonzalez < - Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 23:53:31 (PST) Found the information I needed for stripping wicker and have no further inquiries at the moment. I will return. Margaret Morin < - Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at 12:09:10 (PST) Would loike to know tips on keeping wood cabnets and wood floors clean. Tips on removing stains and grim etc. Thank you for any help John Malley John Malley < - Monday, February 26, 2001 at 15:26:54 (PST) I'm about to take on an outside wood door that gets far too much of the Memphis sun. I've done it a couple of times based on "advice" received at the local stores. I'd like to try do it right this time and I find a real lack of information as to how to do that. Based on the large number of other homes in my area with the same problem, I have to believe it might be worth being a topic of it's very own. Jim Lowitzer < - Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 04:53:22 (PST) no questions at this time. bob shayer < olney, md usa - Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 04:49:42 (PST) My oak coffee table was damaged by a hot pizza box. The area is now clouded and the grain slightly raised. What can I do? That is what I would like to see here. Alice Wisdom < - Friday, February 23, 2001 at 06:00:50 (PST) I need advice of painting hardwoord paneling. i have primed it and already it makes a basement type apartment (lower part of high ranch) much brighter. what is the best kind of paint to use to achieve bright look. This area is also facing waterfront. I need light!!!!! margaret carey < Island park, NY usa - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 18:36:39 (PST) after priming hard wood paneling ( it was stained dark brown) what is the best paint to use? I am looking towards the white family of paint but want to maintain a rustic type look. marg < - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 18:28:07 (PST) after priming hard wood paneling what is the best paint to use? marg < - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 18:23:52 (PST) Wonderful! Thank you! I am but a very beginner, but now I may have the budding confidence I need to restore a 1950's cedar hope chest to it's former glory. Maybe. I hope... Thanks in any case! Kirsten Kahle - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 13:37:13 (PST) Thank you for the information on what to use as a lubricant on the extension rails on an old walnut drop leaf dining table. Before I received your answer, I tried using a bar of glycerine soap - one of those speciality "pure" soaps I had received as part of a "beauty" gift. It helped. Probably helped the table more than it would have helped my face (which is 71 years old). And, yes, I had also discovered Bag Balm. Thank you. I'm glad to know you're there. Dorothy Anglos < - Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 10:48:49 (PST) Thanks for the tips. Neat site. I have it bookmarked already. Bill Blankenship < - Monday, February 19, 2001 at 12:30:15 (PST) We are trying to find information on where to buy some formbys refinishing supplies. Home depot and Kmart used to carry them. Let me know where to find some. Your website is not much help. Bob Elmore < - Saturday, February 17, 2001 at 06:26:49 (PST) ANY AND ALL INFO ABOUT REFINISHING WOODWORK IS GREAT!!!!! TERRI RICCI < - Friday, February 16, 2001 at 10:42:01 (PST) How do I lubricate the extension runners on an antique dropleaf table? AnglosD < - Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 12:01:37 (PST) i enjoyed reading what i read. My boyfriend's kitchen is all white and he is thinking of chaning the colour of the kitchen cabinets and countertop to a different colour. Unfortunately they are bolth malomite. What do you suggest in terms of the most economic way to make changes like these with a small budget. He is also planning to change his floors which are linolium to ceramic tiles. So therefore he can only take on one project at a time. Thanks Blanche blanche klein < - Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 10:09:52 (PST) INTERESTING SITE, THE INFORMATION I PICKED UP WILL MAKE MY PROJECT QUITE A BIT EASIER. THANKS. G.M. GERARD MAC INTYRE <<7MAC@HOME.COM">7MAC@HOME.COM> - Monday, February 12, 2001 at 17:01:02 (PST) it is a great place for some handy tips. Toothbrushes....old ones of course are great for nicks and crannies too!!! maureen caudill < - Sunday, February 11, 2001 at 17:52:39 (PST) I'm glad I found your Web site. I have Many antique pieces and I am always looking into ways of preserving them. I'm always searching for ugly painted pieces and restoring them to their 'natural' beauty. C Martin < - Sunday, February 11, 2001 at 06:52:39 (PST) I'm looking for information about the most efficient way to remove a plaster type finish from old picture frames. Your site is very interesting and I am looking forward to visit it often for help. Keep up the good work!!! Maxine Cornilsen < - Sunday, February 11, 2001 at 05:55:21 (PST) Very interesting. Hopefully it will be helpful to me!! Maxine Cornilsen < - Sunday, February 11, 2001 at 05:43:18 (PST) I'll let you know later after I have digested your info on wood refinishing. H. Garner < - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 08:25:08 (PST) /Enjoyed your web site very much. Glad you have it, saves me alot of time.... Debbie Scott < - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 04:56:05 (PST) I AM REFINISHING AN OLD DOOR. I HAD TO DO SOME REPAIR W/SEALER/FILLER BUT DO NOT KNOW HOW TO TREAT THE SEALER/ FILLER OR WHAT TO PUT ON BEFORE THE STAIN. I AM USING MINWAX/ GOLDEN OAK. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR ADVISE. THANKS SANDRA MORGAN < - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 14:16:22 (PST) thanks for the information, I like to recycle old furniture as much as possible and your site has been a great help for me to reuse an old rattan chair and ottoman! You rock!! lynn < - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 13:58:35 (PST) I put a post in on January 30th about getting the wax off my furniture that looks pretty greasy and also has white spots. So far, I can's find a reply to my question. I wish I could get some help. Thanks very much M. Mitchell < - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 08:40:46 (PST) Don't know if I should clean or paint a huge wicker trunk. Lillian Shure < - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 06:03:53 (PST) Don't know if it's already there, but I'd like to know about sanding and re-staining. Cherry Young < - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 11:23:03 (PST) Browsing the internet looking for advice on refinishing. I just started a project to refinish a lawyer's style bookcase - two glass doors, three shelves, cherry type finsh, probably about 50 years old. All wood(including back), with just a few scratches and marks. This is my first project on a nice piece of furniture, so I am doing some investigating before I start anything. Liked your web site. Regards, carl Carl Josephson < - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 13:05:30 (PST) SO FAR YOUR INFO. HAS ENCOURAGED ME TO PLUNGE AHEAD WITH SOME SMALL STAINING AND POLY COATING JOBS. HAVE TWO PIECES OF SENTIMENTAL DATED FURNITURE THAT NEED REPAIR AND REFINISH WILL CHECK BACK FOR MORE INFO. ON WHETHER I SHOULD ATTEMPT SELF RESTORATION OR KEEP SAVING FOR THE EXPERTS TO ATTEND TO THEM. DOREEN LOVENBERG < MORRISTOWN, NJ US - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 10:00:17 (PST) First time Ivisited your site and found it pretty impressive. Peter Barone < - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 18:06:37 (PST) My dining room table looks greasy and I've tried Formbys on it which really didn't help. I also have some light white spots which I have tried to clean with a mild solution of Murphys' Oil soap. No help. What can I do next? Michelle Mitchell < - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 11:54:32 (PST) I am refinishing a nightstand and I learned a lot from your web, thanks, just keep up the same. Freda from Indiana freda thrasher < - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 14:29:09 (PST) Regarding restoration: I've read (and lost) that there is something one can do to 'smooth out' and old finish by using paint thinner/lacquer thinner...or something like that. I'm not sure which one. Can you help? Julie Johnson < - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 12:50:04 (PST) Thank you so much for offering your site. I have just purchased an older table and chairs manufactured by Haywood/Wakefield, Chicago, Ill., the chairs are quite wobbly, and unfortunately, have had wooden dowels drilled through the chair seat and some were screwed through the seats. They are just beautiful, is there anything to be done to save these? I'm not sure of the style, the table is tressle , the chairs have a curved seat with the fancy backs, 2 dowels bracing the back. Maybe colonial style and the wood, perhaps maple. Can I apply Tung or Danish oil over the existing finish? We will use the set for the kitchen, and I don't want to ruin the finish by using it everyday. The set is just beautiful and I would appreciate any help you can give me for preserving these pieces of furniture. I,too, love real wood and old pieces. Thank you, Rita Downs Rita Downs < - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 04:32:19 (PST) lookng for refinishing furniture, I have a old style buffet. theresa stroda < chapman, ks usa - Sunday, January 21, 2001 at 18:13:00 (PST) repairing rattan reva bishop < - Sunday, January 21, 2001 at 12:37:37 (PST) This is my first time visiting your site and I found it to be very informative. I like to refinish furniture and I am very much an amatuer. I will visit often. Jill Jill Weaver < - Friday, January 19, 2001 at 14:49:46 (PST) We stained a fireplace mantle. Then sanded to make smooth. Can I apply lacquer finish over that? This is a wonderful site, just full of helpful information. Shirley Levitz < - Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 17:12:30 (PST) I have an old pie safe and it felt a little sticky and had a build up of something on it and I just wanted to see what you had to say about it. That;s all I needed. Thank you very much. Patsy Patsy Yarbrough < - Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 11:27:52 (PST) Have an old ( approx 80 Years) bedroom suite & would like to paint it. Do I have to strip it down....it is very dark birds eye. Thanks Margaret Ann West < - Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 08:44:19 (PST) This is a great website that I found through my searching. My dilemma is this: I have 2 end tables that are not antiques but a few years old that when the cleaning service came in to clean my sofa the over spray from either the cleaning solution or scotch guard got on the tables and now I have spots. It appears that the spray has eaten through part of the finish. Is there something I can do myself or does it appear the tops need to be refinished? Any information is helpful. Diane Braglia < - Monday, January 15, 2001 at 08:51:34 (PST) Hand rubbed finishes where lacquer has been used as finish coats voda mason < - Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 18:15:37 (PST) Very informative site. I've been refinishing furniture for ten years and mostly used poly for finish coat. Now I'm not sure if I want to continue using it. Thanks for the advice about poly. I also like the way you explain things, you explain it so even the beginner understands what you're talking about. Keep up the good work. Bob Bob Reynolds < - Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 19:57:06 (PST) Need more down to earth practical tips from the pros. Little tricks of the trade that can make a big difference in producing a quality finish. Jim Kamphaus < - Tuesday, January 09, 2001 at 19:38:49 (PST) I want to paint an unfinished table and am looking for info about what type of paint to use, whether to prime, etc. It is for my daughter Rose's room and she will help me (she is almost 12 and very good at crafts). However, I also own alot of older furniture that I will want to refinish someday. We live in Canada where shopping is more limited and mail order from the states is expensive so a paint or craft store will have to do. liza blaney and rose putler < - Tuesday, January 09, 2001 at 19:27:59 (PST) MY BEDROOM FURNITURE IS LIGHT - NOT QUITE BLOND.I'D LIKE A DARKER SHADE, SUCH AS PECAN. CAN THIS BE ACCOMPLISHED? ROSE MARIE WRIGHT < - Monday, January 08, 2001 at 11:07:32 (PST) Lots of good info. I am refinishing a holland desk and want to know if I must strip/sand to bare wood before using tung oil. karl kaufman < - Sunday, January 07, 2001 at 15:20:22 (PST) I would like to see how you mix stains to arrive at different finishes, such as how to achieve a pecan finish charlene esary < - Sunday, January 07, 2001 at 14:04:16 (PST) Browsing as I just bought a new home. Interesting site, thank you for the tips about cleaning. Kara < - Saturday, January 06, 2001 at 14:50:46 (PST) I have just discovered your site through Google.com search. I am looking for information how to restore, clean up, or refinish a cedar chest, which is about 75 or more years old, of my mother's. It shows that it has been used and even abused throughout the years. Much of the finish has worn off the top. I like the chest and want to use it as a coffee table. So, I find your site to be answering my needs, and giving me directions about how to proceed. I think you have a great site, and feel fortunate to find the wealth of information you provide. Do you answer questions, too? This chest has two 2" copper strips running about 3 3/4" from each end across the top and down the front. The copper is dull, should it be polished? Thank you, I am looking forward to using your site frequently, as I love to work with wood, but have little knowledge. Joline Lyons A. Joline Lyons < - Tuesday, January 02, 2001 at 15:02:06 (PST) WHAT IS A FRENCH POLISH? I SAW THE TERM UNDER THE BOILED LINDSEED OIL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU SALLY GOODRICH < - Monday, January 01, 2001 at 16:19:43 (PST) GOOD INFO ON YOUR SITE AND I LIKE THE PERSONAL STORIES - PUTS INFO INTO PERSPECTIVE. I HAVE AN OLD FARM TABLE, VERY LARGE AND VERY BEAT UP (SCARS) BUT I LIKE IT LIKE THAT (I HAVE THREE SMALL CHILDREN) WHAT KIND OF FINISH SHOULD I PUT ON THIS TABLE? THE DEALER TOLD ME TO USE PASTE WAX BUT THAT DISSOVES AS SOON AS I WIPE DOWN THE TABLE AFTER MEALS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. I'M TRYING NOT TO RUIN THIS TABLE. SALLY GOODRICH < - Saturday, December 30, 2000 at 12:33:09 (PST) Hi, I need some expert advice on restoring a beautifully carved walnut wood writing table from kashmir, India. Recently, I was out of town, when the apartment above leaked water onto this piece of furniture. Now the wood has gone a dark color and has lost it's lustre. Could you please please tell me how I can restore it? Shital Kanitkar < - Friday, December 29, 2000 at 09:21:38 (PST) Lots of good information... I have a specific question on repair/restoration of wood finish. I have an Ethan Allen antique pine dining table (about 20 years old). A hot serving dish was on the table on top of a table cloth for about 30 minutes and the finish there took on a white appearance... what can be done to fix it? Jessica Mybeck < - Thursday, December 28, 2000 at 19:59:25 (PST) First time at your site. I have a refinishing business Ben Hellard < - Saturday, December 23, 2000 at 18:55:36 (PST) great site - I am just looking for some information prior to painting my old kitchen cabinets. I won't be doing the doors, just the base of the cabinets. Might be helpful to have some before/after pictures too - but, thanks! Lynn < - Saturday, December 23, 2000 at 11:43:53 (PST) How do you get rid of white circle left by glass swetting on table? Mission Anderson County < Honea Path, SC USA - Tuesday, December 19, 2000 at 16:25:50 (PST) Nice introduction to refinishing wood It always nice to get tips from the pros - it avoids disasters and brings out the bestg in our work. By the way, what do I do about knots in pine. When I stripped a desk the knots were sealed. They are lighter in color than the surrounding surface. Should I sand them down until they are almost the same color? Will the new stain be lighter in the know area and darker in the surrounding areas? Do I re-seal the knots? Don't know if you answer questions but I appreciate your site. Thanks, DAN DANIEL PIERONI < - Tuesday, December 12, 2000 at 11:00:02 (PST) I just found your site. I want to learn the right way to perserve our found treasures and I'm hoping this site will help me do this! Sandi Rodgers < - Monday, December 11, 2000 at 18:07:33 (PST) More information about repairing wicker, ratton furniture, and where you can buy the rolls of repair ratton. Diana Fitzpatrick < - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 19:14:58 (PST) NONE april ely < Decatur, GA US - Sunday, December 03, 2000 at 18:24:43 (PST) I was happy to find this site. I have lots of finishing and refinishing projects. I'll be back again and again to refresh my memory. Thanks!! Pat Cushing < - Friday, December 01, 2000 at 16:15:19 (PST) Interesting site.I have a 60 year old dresser with glass doors.Some vandal has removed the wooden strips that decorated the glass.Do you have any tips on how I can buy replacement strips or get them made? I plan to repaint the dresser so the strips can be unfinished. Thanks. Vincent < - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 21:31:41 (PST) I just obtained a coffee table that has several white rings from cups/glasses, and a somewhat large muted white spot that I think may have been cause from a hot plate. What can I do? It is cherry wood finish. Becky Becky Eminger < - Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at 12:17:23 (PST) Enjoyed finding it and will return. Will also send it to others Susan Digges < - Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 11:29:30 (PST) I am searching for cedar oil furniture polish...and chanced upon your interesting sight. I love old wood period and polishing it and keeping it up is an agenda..now. thanks Catine E. Perkins < - Friday, November 24, 2000 at 09:22:39 (PST) Repairing old furniture Frank Miller < - Thursday, November 23, 2000 at 15:02:29 (PST) Thanks for your help Michelle < - Saturday, November 18, 2000 at 06:50:36 (PST) I have inherited a gorgeous armoire and 4-poster bed, BUT they're painted in antiqued cream w/ hand-painted flowers, bows, designs. This furniture of from my grandmother who is wealthy and has a penchant for Louis XIV period/French antiques (very fancy). This is not my style. I have a few concerns: if I re-paint/re-finish, am I ruining a potentially valuable antique? Can I just paint over the existing paint and if so, how do I know what kind of paint to use? Stripping is pretty unrealistic given the size of these objects and the amount of work involved. Please help! Have no idea about this stuff! E. Erica < - Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 19:02:06 (PST) You site was very helpful to me. I'm having my hardwood floors done over and wanted them to be done properly. I think after reading your articles on staining that the best way is to stain with an oil base stain (minwax) and then polyurethane (oil base) to seal it. Sand finely and then another coat of polyurethane. Do you agree with this and why. Elizabeth < - Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 18:27:41 (PST) I would like to learn how to refinish furniture and learn how to do some repair work. michelle < dartmouth, ma usa - Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 17:27:14 (PST) How do I remove that thin wallpaper/fake-wood finish from a piece of wood. I think it is called a laminate. Shelly Kannel < - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 10:23:28 (PST) i like you editorial here and i think that you should send out pamphlets or catalogs on the thing that you publish in here on furniture refinshing thank you james martin < - Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 16:07:02 (PST) Have been trying to find out from your site how to remove white water stains from blond 1950's furniture. Please contact me at JMarti6618@AOL.com. Jan < - Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 08:17:28 (PST) Great site. I have just come into possession of a spinet desk given to my mother by her father when she started first grade. My grandmother has painted this desk several times, and I'm looking forward to restoring it and presenting it to my mother. Thanks for all the help! Pam < - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 15:09:34 (PST) woodfiller products for different woods,what to use? Peter Ortega < Romeoville, Ill USA - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 19:56:30 (PST) woodfiller products Peter Ortega < Romeoville, Ill USA - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 19:38:44 (PST) I am looking to restore a wrought iron headboard/footboard that I purchased at a tag sale. I would like to keep it in its original color which is an antique white paint but it looks as if its' previous owner tried to paint over it with a chocolate brown paint. I also want to keep a little of that "shabby chic" look. Any suggestions??? jdibartolo < cherry hill, new jersey usa - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 18:10:19 (PST) how to clean old dirty furniture and then paint or refinish Connie Clark < - Sunday, November 05, 2000 at 22:26:17 (PST) Hi ... our small company has a paint stripper that will amaze you at it's ease of use and effectiveness. The most amazing thing, however, is that it doesn't give off harmful fumes and contains no chemicals which will burn the skin. It is completely environmentally safe and can be used indoors. I am working on a dresser now that has 3 coats of oil based paint on it and it just peels off like rubber with one application. I am offering a free sample to you because I am that sure you will love it! I will send (shipping free) you the best paint stripper you have ever used! E-mail me for more information (and pictures) if you like. Diane Pleasant < - Sunday, November 05, 2000 at 04:35:29 (PST) This is a very informative site. Thanks for the help. kris < - Saturday, November 04, 2000 at 15:21:15 (PST) I am a novice, and a cheapskate, so I am definity here to learn, i am working on two bedroom pieces, a dresser and an armoire. they are currently stained a redwood color (yuk) and i dont know if i should sand down to the wood and restain, or paint, or make a design ....wish me luck. cathi < - Thursday, November 02, 2000 at 05:07:33 (PST) I really appreciate the fact that your site is available. I just inherited an antique oak amoire that is in pitiful shape. Particularly, it is just plain filthy, however, I would certainly like to remove the stain and bring it back to the natural wood. Hopefully with the tips offered in your site, I will be able to restore it to its original beauty. Thank you. Dottie Holloway < - Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 03:18:48 (PST) Thanks for having an informative piece about refinishing old furniture and/or antiques. I bought everything you listed to clean it with before I read your article. I am trying to get an old cedar chest to be more presentable. I do have a question for you. How do you get an old water stain out? Thanks. D. Kohler < - Friday, October 27, 2000 at 14:49:39 (PDT) nothing at this time Raymond Snow < - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 13:21:50 (PDT) info on how to purchase replacement wicker sheets and where to purchase material only thank you, jackie jacqueline berruti < - Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 04:34:55 (PDT) Been here reading five minutes and already learned something. You explain it very well. Never thought of the polyurethene as a bad finish in the non flexible way. Now i know. Laquer it is. Vern Vern < - Monday, October 23, 2000 at 17:16:34 (PDT) Very informative Louis Leroy Beck < - Friday, October 20, 2000 at 18:54:53 (PDT) I really only have a question, sure hoe you can advise. I have purchased a used rattan table with four chairs. They were quite dirty so I cleaned and stripped the chairs to bare wood. I have tried staining them walnut and also maple the first was too dark and the second was to reddish,yellow...what clo9r of stain would you use on these? I would apreciate any help, sincerely, Katy Gearheart Katy Gearheart < - Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 15:45:58 (PDT) Very informative. And it was free advice. Thank you. Dawn Dawn Ross < - Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 13:26:26 (PDT) home remedies for cleaning wood finishes barney phillips < - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 09:56:48 (PDT) Very useful -- wish I had read the stripping part before I started this most frustrating project! JJ Anderson < - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 07:27:03 (PDT) Great site and tips, I was looking for a wood cleaner that I remembered was titled in letters only (TSP), but couldn't remember it. I found it in minutes on your site, thanks. My husband and I are renovating our kitchen which has the original 1908 wood floors, doors and frames. None of which has been painted. But the doors are badly in need of deep cleaning. I think TSP would do the trick, what do you think? Its yellow pine. Thanks again for your site. Gail Bishop < - Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 21:02:06 (PDT) I realy like the style of a new coffee table which I received recently. However, the colour is too pale. Is there any way to make the colour darker without actually stripping it? Can I sand and re-stain and re-whatever, or is this just wishful thinking? Helen Stickney < - Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 13:30:31 (PDT) I have about ten repair/refinishing projects in progress. Most of what I have are beautiful antiques or vintage upholstered pieces (mostly chairs). I get most of it out of the trash!! It's amazing that people throw out beautiful old wood furniture (and lots of other stuff too). I have a little personal site at celebratelife.com called trash treasures. Take a look by going there and using the searchword "trash". I'm still loading pictures but I have some of my best finds featured there. Question: What is the best product to use to get old white paint out of the grain of wood once it has been stripped? Thanks, Robyn Robyn < - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 04:00:17 (PDT) I love you!!!I was so thrilled to find your web site,finally someone who knows what their talking about.I have been looking for a site like yours for a while.You are doing an huge service for people like me,Who think the best things in life are made out of wood,and want to know the best way to perserve and restore it.Many many thanks to the both of you for your genorosity of time, and knowledge Brenda < - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 20:53:14 (PDT) more info regarding brushing shellac Deborah Skutnik < - Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 18:06:37 (PDT) more info regarding brushing shellac Deborah Skutnik < - Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 18:06:18 (PDT) more info regarding brushing shellac Deborah Skutnik < - Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 18:06:17 (PDT) Great site. My wife stripps as well! We take old pianos and transform them into computer desks. www.pianodesk.com . How does that BIX stripper compare to the stuff from walmart? Do you know where I can get a stripper bath? Steve <<88tuner@pianodesk.com">88tuner@pianodesk.com> - Friday, October 06, 2000 at 18:06:23 (PDT) no comments jill hausman < palmyra, ny usa - Monday, October 02, 2000 at 18:39:28 (PDT) I JUST WANTED TO SAY I ENJOYED THE SITE. ALSO, SOMEONE TOLD ME TO USE PURFEX, CORN STARCH AND WATER, BOIL IT AND IT WILL TAKE OFF OLD VARNISH. THE PROBLEM IS I CAN'T FIND PURFEX. ANY IDEAS?? THANKS, Linda Minor < - Monday, October 02, 2000 at 17:42:48 (PDT) I have a beautiful dinette table and end tables with a cherry finish. It looks glossy but have some cloudy spots. it could be a wax buildup. Can you tell me how to remedy the situation? Raymond Nouchi < - Monday, October 02, 2000 at 07:56:12 (PDT) kitchen cabinet refacing,furniture restoring and cabinet restoring Wm Bradford < - Sunday, October 01, 2000 at 12:26:03 (PDT) Just bought an old table with wings that open to an oval and are supported by legs that swing out and under the wing. This table has been varnished? or restained? or something, it also has ring marks from cups or glasses just on the flat section of the top ( not on the wings), Im so interested in putting this into original shape. Your site was helpful...will get your address too. Thanks, CPEastham < - Saturday, September 30, 2000 at 16:36:44 (PDT) very nice furniture pros from maine < - Friday, September 29, 2000 at 17:36:19 (PDT) I recently purchased 9 pieces of white wicker. They are in fair condition. Lots of loose and flaking paint. I used a pressure washer to remove the loose paint and left the pieces in the sun to dry. Did I do bad?? I have a Wagner sprayer and plan to spray the wicker with it. Any do's or don't's? JOSEPH R. PAOLINO, JR. < - Wednesday, September 27, 2000 at 12:42:45 (PDT) I have a question. I stripped a piece of furniture which had been painted red. The red pigment soaked into the wood grain and the stripper did not remove it, What can I use to remove the red cast left by the paing? Will Bland < - Saturday, September 23, 2000 at 14:50:18 (PDT) Want help tobuild a latest kitchen Dr.N.Gunalan < - Wednesday, September 20, 2000 at 11:42:08 (PDT) I enjoyed reading up on the informtion on finishes. Your ads in the text were amusing. Like a commercial. ollie ramos < - Monday, September 18, 2000 at 21:49:11 (PDT) I have just finished stripping 40 year old red paint from a 70 year old rocking chair. It was a bigger job than I though it would be. I enjoy your site with the information for clear finish. I think I will use the Danish oil as the chair will not get much use. If you have any other sugestions please feel free to let me know as I have very litte Knowledge on the subject. Thanks Sandra Sandra Melzer < - Sunday, September 17, 2000 at 10:34:58 (PDT) I have a question. I am refinishing an antique dresser. I have no idea how old it is and there seems to be about 3 layers of paint on it. It was an antique white, then there was a dark beige, then a gold and then a green. It is a slimy mess. Any tips? Kelly Tijerina < - Sunday, September 17, 2000 at 09:23:00 (PDT) Hi Folks, I'm attempting to refinish a dinning table. After getting 3 or 4 coats of various finishes off ,I discovered its a veneered. I applied a de-glosser as directed and it helped some. However, when I put the stain on and it dried there are four different shades within an 15" area. After sanding again,heavier in the darker areas, It still looks about the same but somewhat lighter. From this point on I don'thave a clue and good advice is hard to come by in this area. Any suggestions appreciated! Thanks! JRW JR Welch < - Saturday, September 16, 2000 at 14:20:11 (PDT) Received your site from Bulletin at MarthaStewart.com while I was looking for info on refinishing or painting techniques for furniture. I have inherited some good quality '40's furniture that has a light painted-on finish that I need to either get off or sand and paint over. I don't just want it painted, I wanted to either splatter color, stencil, or use a new-idea technique. Paula < - Saturday, September 16, 2000 at 11:20:01 (PDT) found a 150 yr old mirror in oak. Used Formbys refinishing to take off the grime. It is beautiful. Did I do damage by refinishing. I just used the liquid and a soft cloth. Please reply. Frostypink <<@aol.com">@aol.com> - Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at 20:27:31 (PDT) found a 150 yr old mirror in oak. Used Formbys refinishing to take off the grime. It is beautiful. Did I do damage by redinishing. I just used the liquid and a soft cloth. Please reply. Frostypink <<@aol.com">@aol.com> - Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at 20:26:32 (PDT) re-strapping patio furniture j marshall < - Saturday, September 02, 2000 at 09:39:32 (PDT) I would like to cover andn existing Laminated headaborad with wicker or rattan. Can you advise where I can purchase yardage? I am in the Greater NY/NJ area. Thank you Gail Blackman < - Friday, September 01, 2000 at 12:35:56 (PDT) I am looking for information on how to paint and decorate an old knotty pine 4 drawer chest. Nan Shane < - Thursday, August 31, 2000 at 10:00:10 (PDT) I have learned everything about refinishing furniture thank you LISE PORTELANCE < - Wednesday, August 30, 2000 at 19:55:11 (PDT) I would like to see how you would do different types of wood. I am in the process ofrestoring a cherry buffet. Wood is in excellent condition.I use this piece as a liquor cabinet and server. What finish would you recommend. Do I need to seal wood after I have stripped. There are a couple of light spots . Would I blend these light spots with some cherry stain before putting the finish on? Joyce E. Shannon < - Tuesday, August 29, 2000 at 19:29:06 (PDT) How to make wicker baskets or whatever. I am looking for a wicker daybed, but have not found one. I love your website! Karen kelly < - Monday, August 28, 2000 at 09:00:57 (PDT) antique painting on furniture Janice Knapp < - Sunday, August 27, 2000 at 16:23:23 (PDT) great info, i am just getting started and this is going to help. thanks. john < - Saturday, August 26, 2000 at 22:55:57 (PDT) How can I refinish a laminated table top? Janet < - Friday, August 25, 2000 at 22:09:25 (PDT) Is there any way to re-darken brass hardware to look like the other pieces that have not been polished? Pat Peterson < USA - Thursday, August 24, 2000 at 08:50:18 (PDT) I enjoyed your website n.Duke < escondido, ca san diego - Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 05:40:30 (PDT) Thanks for tips on stipping old paint off wicker furniture! Lori Baldwin < - Friday, August 18, 2000 at 17:48:39 (PDT) refinishing cabinets to a white washed look janee < - Friday, August 18, 2000 at 17:14:41 (PDT) just found your site. looking forward to checking it out. Brenda McKibben < - Tuesday, August 15, 2000 at 22:51:58 (PDT) Dear Sir, CV. Lestari Alam Manufactures Fully Rattan and Rattan combined Wood (Mahogany) Furniture, establish in 1997. Located in Cirebon, Indonesia. We produce chairs (garden, dining, living, terras) and Basketwares. We have exported our product to Finland and Korea, Now we would like to expand our market to your country, and look for regular buyer to can set up a good bussines relationship with our company. We knew that you are manufacturer too, and of course your products quality are better than our, because of good technology in your country, but it needs big cost and makes your product expensive enough compared with our prices, it means you would be better if you import our product. We assure you will get profit more. Herewith we send you pictures as a little sample of our product ( at attach file ). Type : Named : Garden Chair ALESAN Dining Chair ATHENA Living Chair LENSY Terras Chair CALCUTA Basket B 5001 Should you wish obtained more detail information, do not hesitate to contact us. PHONE : 62 0231 247343 FAX : 62 0231 247342 Thank you for your attention and cooperation. Best regards, yoky ekantara General Marketing yoky ekantara < - Friday, August 11, 2000 at 23:48:56 (PDT) Dear Sir, CV. Lestari Alam Manufactures Fully Rattan and Rattan combined Wood (Mahogany) Furniture, establish in 1997. Located in Cirebon, Indonesia. We produce chairs (garden, dining, living, terras) and Basketwares. We have exported our product to Finland and Korea, Now we would like to expand our market to your country, and look for regular buyer to can set up a good bussines relationship with our company. We knew that you are manufacturer too, and of course your products quality are better than our, because of good technology in your country, but it needs big cost and makes your product expensive enough compared with our prices, it means you would be better if you import our product. We assure you will get profit more. Herewith we send you pictures as a little sample of our product ( at attach file ). Type : Named : Garden Chair ALESAN Dining Chair ATHENA Living Chair LENSY Terras Chair CALCUTA Basket B 5001 Should you wish obtained more detail information, do not hesitate to contact us. PHONE : 62 0231 247343 FAX : 62 0231 247342 Thank you for your attention and cooperation. Best regards, yoky ekantara General Marketing yoky ekantara < - Friday, August 11, 2000 at 23:48:43 (PDT) This is my first project I'm trying to do and it wasn't clear to me on your site if I should refinish or restore. I have and old two-sided drop leaf end table that I would like to spruce up and have looking good again. I also have a telephone stand and some and old smoking cabinet. I would like to do them in a dark mahogany or cherrywood. Kathy Williamson < - Friday, August 11, 2000 at 17:19:59 (PDT) All i know is sand and paint. If there is an in between I dont know it. Im hoping to gather enough from your site to actually refinish some unfinished pine shelves and a very heavy, at least 60 year old peeling cabinet stand like thing that i bought 20 years ago. thank you for recommending products and giving me valuable info. joyce joyce trogdon < - Friday, August 11, 2000 at 12:47:43 (PDT) Very Helpful Nancy G. Bartholomew < - Friday, August 11, 2000 at 09:13:45 (PDT) Wed. 8/9/00 Hi, Thanks for this site, you have become my lifesaver. I'm planning to refinish a men's footed shiffarow. 4' h x 3' w x 20" d, dark brown wood. I would like to make this piece light beige in color or as close to it as possiable. My question, What time of the year is best to start this project? I live in a one bedroom appartment, in New York City. At this time I have not completed reading all of the material which you provided. Not to many of my friends are do it yourselves people. they buy new... Any help is welcome, again thanks Carole Patterson < - Wednesday, August 09, 2000 at 09:58:32 (PDT) I stripped a lot of pieces abut 20 years ago and have not since. Reading the info in your site gave me the confidence to get into it again. I used linseed oil mixed with turpentine (i forget the ratio) as the finish but will try the oils you recommended or remain faithful to "boiled" linseed even if it's time consuming as i like its finish. Can you tell me what the finish looks like when using laquer? Sounds like the best but I don't like shinny finishes. Does it give a "modern", shinny finish? Thanks for your site! Danielle Sauvé < - Wednesday, August 09, 2000 at 07:43:56 (PDT) I stripped a lot of pieces abut 20 years ago and have not since. Reading the info in your site gave me the confidence to get into it again. I used linseed oil mixed with turpentine (i forget the ratio) as the finish but will try the oils you recommended or remain faithful to "boiled" linseed even if it's time consuming as i like its finish. Can you tell me what the finish looks like when using laquer? Sounds like the best but I don't like shinny finishes. Does it give a "modern", shinny finish? Thanks for your site! Danielle Sauvé < - Wednesday, August 09, 2000 at 07:42:33 (PDT) I stripped a lot of pieces abut 20 years ago and have not since. Reading the info in your site gave me the confidence to get into it again. I used linseed oil mixed with turpentine (i forget the ratio) as the finish but will try the oils you recommended or remain faithful to "boiled" linseed even if it's time consuming as i like its finish. Can you tell me what the finish looks like when using laquer? Sounds like the best but I don't like shinny finishes. Does it give a "modern", shinny finish? Thanks for your site! Danielle Sauvé < - Wednesday, August 09, 2000 at 07:39:24 (PDT) Loved your site..I need info on how to clean up and repair rattan furniture. Mine is older and needs a good scrubbing or ???? waxing (with what?) and some minor repairs. Thanks so very much, Bev Bev < - Saturday, August 05, 2000 at 15:20:58 (PDT) Why ids my furniture sticky after staining and how do I correct this? Madeline Wolfson < - Saturday, August 05, 2000 at 12:05:55 (PDT) I have a question. I have a rocker that is 21 years old. I used it to rock my daughters now 18 and 21. It is stained dark. It has scratches, dog chews, general wear of 20 years. I would like to strip it down to the original wood and stain it a blond oak color to match my new furniture. Is the rocker considered an antique now? Would it be wise to refinish it or not to give it a new look. I am tired of the dark color. Please reply to my e-mail address soon, as I plan on starting this refinishing project in the next few days. thanks, Jennifer Jennifer V. Cobb < - Wednesday, August 02, 2000 at 17:38:50 (PDT) I was reassured with your info regarding refurbishing old wicker but I'm missing a key piece. If I just want a clear not painted finish what specifically do I use? You said not polyurethane, you said a clear finish but please I need something more specific. My wicker/rattan/cane piece seems old, in it's natural finish so I'm thinking I should either lightly stain it all one color and then pull it together with some semi glossy coating. But I'm a neophyte on this you have to be more specific. Thanks Peg Peterson < - Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 07:24:53 (PDT) EXCELLENT INFO BUT I AM IN THE U K DO YOU HAVE ANY OUTLETS IN THE WORCESTER AREA I MORGAN < - Friday, July 28, 2000 at 05:01:27 (PDT) Thanks for your help with my problem of old and stained rattan seats on a dining room set. I tried our "EXPERTS" at a local furniture restoration and they wanted to replace the seats (quite costly)but your reference helped me in deciding to clean and paint the seats. Thanks a million!! Loretta Golden < - Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 13:31:33 (PDT) I have 2 big antique wicker rockers that need some new life. Thanks for tips. Jane Cooney < - Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 19:30:19 (PDT) ATTN : PURCHASING MANAGER, WE ARE THE WELL-ESTABLISHED EXPORTER OF CHINESE TUNG OIL AND FOREST CHEMICAL PRODUCTS. WE HAVE BEEN EXPORTING FOR MANY YEARS TO MANY COUNTRIES. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB SITE AND LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN OUR PRODUCTS. PAYMENT: L/C, D/P OR D/A DEFERRED PAYMENT (90 DAYS MAX). FOR FURTHER QUERY, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US. WITH BEST REGARDS, RONALD TSE MANAGER WEB SITE : http://hungkukent.corp2net.com RONALD TSE < - Monday, July 24, 2000 at 20:53:21 (PDT) The site is wonderful-I am considering starting my own refinishing business-would love to see your thoughts on the business end of things-pricing, self employment, calling for this type of work, etc.... thank you Heather < - Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 14:56:30 (PDT) I NEED INFORMATION ON REPAIRING WICKER FURNITURE,PEASE MELINDA MINCEY < - Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 14:37:25 (PDT) I found what I was looking for. I have a 3 generation old wicker set from my grandmother and I wanted to know how to clean it. I also need to refinish the cutions, but they are part of the support. The bottom is built into the cution. I haven't taken it apart yet. Will be trying soon though. If you have any suggestions please let me know. Thank You. Darlene Hagan < - Thursday, July 20, 2000 at 19:34:24 (PDT) would like information on how to repair wicker rockers. is there any kind of "kits" available? Stephanie Temple < - Tuesday, July 18, 2000 at 07:54:37 (PDT) I need information about how to restore french provincial bedroom set. Chester drawers and night stand. The gold finish is very faded and the pieces are in need of a face lift. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Molly Maurette < - Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 13:57:47 (PDT) I know nothing about refinishing and/or restoring furniture. Molly Maurette < - Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 13:54:51 (PDT) Please send me more information on stripping and refinishing baby beds (cribs). Joni Hester < - Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 11:03:04 (PDT) Thank you for your info on stripping spindles. That is exactly what I was trying to show my daughter. I have not refinisher furniture in 20 years and had forgotten the details.She is 12 years old and honestly enjoying the work. She is refinishing a small end table that has been in our family for 4 generations as her first project. Roselyn Roberts < - Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 14:50:23 (PDT) I am going to paint some old furniture. I will be painting this different colors, I am not sure what this is called. It is a country look. Is there any special preparation or some special technique I need to use. The furniture consists of an old bench and 2 chairs. I was told to use acrylic paint but will any latex paint do. also do I have to put primer on this first. Do you have any pictures on this web site of this technique. the furniture is currently painted black. I was thinking of painting it another dark color and then painting the legs and arms different colors. any suggestions would be helpful. thankyou carol uloth < - Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 04:15:55 (PDT) About repairing wicker furniture. I have a chair with a 5 inch hole in it and would like to repair it. Also the feet need to be re-wrapped. Thanks, Kathy Harris Katherine Harris < - Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 14:36:15 (PDT) would you have any ideas on how to make modern pressed tin(stainless steel)look antique thankyou n.freeman < - Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 06:42:41 (PDT) would you have any ideas on how to make modern pressed tin(stainless steel)look antique thankyou n.freeman < shepparton, vic australia - Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 06:39:30 (PDT) to add moisture to stripped furniture, what parts of olive oil & lemon Juice do you use? Or is there something else that will moisten the wood? The wood is extremely dry & brittle. I saw the reciepe in the san diego tribune paper but didn't copy the receipe. john g ohrt < - Saturday, June 24, 2000 at 13:20:44 (PDT) painting furniture in antique Victorian style...what kind of paint for layering and crackle finish? where can I buy decals of leaves and flowers? Diane < - Wednesday, June 21, 2000 at 14:20:46 (PDT) I am going to try your suggestion. Wish me luck. thanks. Robert Hensley < - Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 16:11:16 (PDT) I AM INTERESTED IN A COMMERCIAL STRIPPING SYSTEM PERHAPS CALLED FLOW PUMP SYSTEM POWERED BY AC OR DC CURRENT. GENE HODGKINSON < - Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 15:12:00 (PDT) very helpful hints..thank you janice marshall < - Thursday, June 15, 2000 at 17:59:36 (PDT) So glad I found your site - its great. Please, please, hurry up with your wicker repair page. My two labs (puppies, 5 months old) have nearly destroyed the arms of my wicker sofa. Need help. Betty Janes < - Wednesday, June 14, 2000 at 08:16:53 (PDT) MY WICKER FURNITURE IS ALL WHITE AND I WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE THE COLOR TO A PALE YELLOW> CAN I SPRAY PAINT IT WITHOUT COUSING DAMAGE? WILL IT PEEL AND CHIP? SHOULD I SPRAY PAINT IT WITH A SEALER COAT> THANKS KAYE ADAMS < - Monday, June 12, 2000 at 16:43:49 (PDT) I would like to know what furniture polish to use after cleaning a fruit wood which is 35 years old. Marie Breslin < - Friday, June 09, 2000 at 18:59:16 (PDT) how do your refinish a veneer top table??? my husband would like to do this job himself thank you camille < - Thursday, June 08, 2000 at 11:21:05 (PDT) Wonderful information. I got a lot of help for restoring my antique Singer treadle sewing machine cabinet. Thanks. Debbie Guidi < - Tuesday, June 06, 2000 at 23:37:57 (PDT) We just bought some old Wicker and it needs repair. Where can we find the materials and knowledge to do-it-yourself? Ronald F. Metts < - Saturday, June 03, 2000 at 10:46:26 (PDT) // Linda Sandoval < Waterloo, IA USA - Monday, May 29, 2000 at 15:29:17 (PDT) I am wanting to antique paint my kitchen cabinets. They are pressed wood and they have stain and shellac on them. How do I get started? Thank you, Angie Angie < - Monday, May 29, 2000 at 14:22:01 (PDT) I mistakenly put tompsons waterseal over a finished outdoor furniture set. The finish has become vbery sticky. What is the best way to remove the water seal without removing the original finish ? Thanks for the help. Steve steve < - Monday, May 29, 2000 at 07:52:51 (PDT) nice site learned a bit abt what i wanted to know...ill be back rick < - Friday, May 26, 2000 at 04:06:55 (PDT) In-depth info on preserving existing finishes on antiques. Jeff Mauerman < - Thursday, May 25, 2000 at 11:54:16 (PDT) I have never done refinishing of furniture before, but want to clean up an antique dresser from my grandmother. I have found your site very helpful and am open to ANY added tips to "first-timers". Heidi Durkovic < - Tuesday, May 23, 2000 at 16:08:49 (PDT) I HAVE COLLECTED ALOT OF WICKER IN MY YEARS. I HAVE A WHOLE PORCH FULL OF IT . (I CAN'T GET ENOUGH). JUST KEEP INFORMING US AS TO "HOW TO". THANKS, JOANNE JOANNE BIVIANO < - Thursday, May 18, 2000 at 16:38:33 (PDT) How to remove heated white wax marks on the finish of a cherry table? Becky Glasscock < - Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at 11:02:27 (PDT) I have a scene frm thailand that is carved in teak wood. I want to refinish it, however the tree leaf and elephants are painted while the remainder is what appears to be an oil finish. Any Ideas as how I should approach this project? Robert Hensley < - Monday, May 15, 2000 at 15:19:16 (PDT) Hello! Your site is very helpful. Thank you! I have a question about refinishing an old oak table. It has a few dark stains on the table top, like from a coffee mug. Should I sand in that area to remove them? What about using diluted bleach to remove the stain? It's an old piece of furniture and I don't want to ruin it during the cleaning phase! Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it. Marcy marcy sheffield < - Sunday, May 14, 2000 at 06:41:52 (PDT) I'm a beginner, and would appreciate which product would be the easiest for stripping a vanity table with mirror. The woodis maple colored, but I'm not sure it's real maple Thanks for any help you can give me. Mary Lou Mary Lou Salek < - Friday, May 12, 2000 at 16:37:50 (PDT) Your site is great. I just have a question. We have natural wicker furniture and would like to use a clear spray on it. What is the best thing to use? We have cleaned it and it just looks dull and sunweathered. Do you use a poly spray or is there something better? Thanks for your help. Linda Ford Never mind. I reread your instructions and found the answer. Deft Brushing Lacquer. Thanks. Linda Ford < - Friday, May 12, 2000 at 15:03:34 (PDT) Your site is great. I just have a question. We have natural wicker furniture and would like to use a clear spray on it. What is the best thing to use? We have cleaned it and it just looks dull and sunweathered. Do you use a poly spray or is there something better? Thanks for your help. Linda Ford Linda Ford < - Friday, May 12, 2000 at 15:00:38 (PDT) New paint and refinish products are coming out all the time. Information on these products and how to use them would be useful. Thank you Mary Ann Green < - Tuesday, May 09, 2000 at 23:10:39 (PDT) The information was very helpful. I am stripping a very old painted small drop leaf table with spindle legs. 3 coats of paint. I am new at this and just didn't realize the stuff wouldn't just jump right off!! Are you laughing yet! Thanks for the info. tamara ward < - Monday, May 08, 2000 at 14:11:24 (PDT) Painting over stained furniture? Dennis Carnahan <<1890swws@pwrtc.com">1890swws@pwrtc.com> - Sunday, May 07, 2000 at 15:05:32 (PDT) want to sell my fine finishes business would like a place to post it , thanks swingle < - Friday, May 05, 2000 at 11:10:38 (PDT) I HAVE 2 OLD RATTAN ARMCHAIRS THAT NEED CLEANING, REPAIR ON WRAP @ LEGS AND REFINISHING...PLEASE HELP!! i AM A BIG DO-IT-YOURSELFER. THANKS! Shirley Kivell < - Wednesday, May 03, 2000 at 12:25:40 (PDT) I would like to see a list of local Tampa Bay Area (Florida) that dips furniture. Someone told me this is the best way to start out. I just know this is not a job I am looking forward to. I have a French Pov. Bedroom set that needs refinishing. I would like to have a wood tone next. Can you help. Or at least make it easier for me to start the project myself. Thanks Janis Dittman Janis Dittman < - Monday, May 01, 2000 at 10:45:30 (PDT) Need info on how to remove glass ring from tea cart Gail H < - Sunday, April 30, 2000 at 17:59:50 (PDT) I have a dining room hutch of Maple wood It is 30 years old and is very dried out from lack of care. I would like to restore it to its natural brilliance. Where do I start? I also have a Maple desk that is so dried out that it actually has a crack in the top. What should I do? Thanks, Rita Downs Rita Downs < Hampton Bays, New York usa - Sunday, April 30, 2000 at 11:40:40 (PDT) if it is not already there, (maybe I did not find it): some of the issues encountered when stripping different types of wood. ie: maple vs a soft wood. Karen Jordak < - Sunday, April 30, 2000 at 07:19:57 (PDT) Tom: What am I doing wrong - I can't get thru to you at woodfurniture@tomsvariety.com . John Zon < - Saturday, April 29, 2000 at 10:14:30 (PDT) I have a very old wicker trunk that dates back to the 1800's A few little pieces of wicker have chipped off, otherwise it is in excellent shape. Your information on cleaning is very helpful and I am looking forward to more information on repair should any be necessary. Thank you. Gloriann Zimmer < - Saturday, April 29, 2000 at 08:55:09 (PDT) webing used on wicker furniture usually found around arms and back of chairs soffas jim o reilly < - Friday, April 28, 2000 at 17:34:08 (PDT) Unfortunately, there are not that many sites on the internet that give directions on home improvement projects. It seems like everyone wants you to buy their book or download the directions, for a price of course. Thanks a lot to you and your site developers as I am not at all a "handy woman" and need very detailed instructions. I'm not sure what else I would like to see because I am so new at this, but I will let you know as soon as I do. Keep up the great work! Karen Wisniewski < - Friday, April 28, 2000 at 11:25:14 (PDT) thanks for the info! i have a handmade cherry wood china cabinet that dates back about 4 generations. it has been in someone's basement or garage for more than 30 years. its original finish is "bubbled" now. i haven't done anything to it for fear of doing the wrong thing. i'm going to bite the bullet and give it a gentle wash with murphy's oil soap. i still can't bring myself to use wool pads. let me know if there is something more specific i should be doing. thanks janine busbey < - Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 08:20:24 (PDT) I went to your site in search of refinishing advice and I got that and much, much more! I knew nothing about refinishing and now I feel ready to tackle my first project. Thank you so much! Amber Annuzzi Amber Annuzzi < - Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 06:21:27 (PDT) i have a small wicker patio set that was given to me two years ago. i have left it outside on a covered porch since then. the problem is, it appears to have some small blackish dots on it that almost appear to be somewhat moldy. is that possible? it has a natural finish and i was wondering if i follow your cleaning suggestion of murphys oil soap followed by a spray lacquer would that help the pieces? any help you could provide is appreciated.thank you. sara. sara < red bank, nj usa - Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 05:43:08 (PDT) found info on fefinishing rattan furniture helpful. gary hosner < cicero , n.y. usa - Monday, April 24, 2000 at 16:28:04 (PDT) What would you suggest on building up edges of doors on a cabinet. Some of the edges are too deep to sand down. Will the building up of wood putty take the stain. Am open to any suggestions. Thank you Queenbee@dycon.com Florence DeNapoli < - Monday, April 24, 2000 at 13:21:09 (PDT) I am trying to refinish a dressing table that has been painted. I want to match it to my dresser, which I think is Mahogany. I wondered what is the best way to do this? Carri < - Sunday, April 23, 2000 at 13:46:50 (PDT) I have some outdoor wicker furniture that is unraveling at the legs. Need some guidence on how to repair. Judy Ploeger < - Sunday, April 16, 2000 at 16:14:57 (PDT) I am just learning about your site. donni cochran < - Sunday, April 16, 2000 at 14:26:02 (PDT) I need to know how to remove water spots from furniture as well as chemical stains. I have not fenished looking. You have a great minu. I was ablet to see what to do with my Rattan. Thank you. Elizabeth J. Schoeb < - Saturday, April 15, 2000 at 14:17:45 (PDT) Sugestions for new colors on kitchen cabinets would be a big help. Something for a small dark kitchen. Thanks so much for your help Joan Bast < - Thursday, April 13, 2000 at 14:06:55 (PDT) information about refinishing yard sale finds and "junk" furniture........thanks Janis Hill < - Thursday, April 13, 2000 at 06:36:52 (PDT) Add'l information on painting wicker would be appreciated. Karen Barnaby < West Hartford, CT USA - Thursday, April 13, 2000 at 05:05:57 (PDT) work plans to make the furniture Angel Aponte < - Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at 18:38:04 (PDT)
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