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I found most of what I needed to clean up and fix a wicker rocker I purchased at a yard sale today. I still need to find out how to cover the springs in the base of the chair and the cushion before I upholster them. Any ideas?
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Barb Barb <bmcwethy@charter.net> - Friday, June 28, 2002 at 17:31:11 (PDT) First time visit. Ron Hanck <rhanck@yahoo.com> Manhattan, KS USA - Friday, June 28, 2002 at 13:12:50 (PDT) No comments. Jose M. Sanchez <JmannyS@msn.com> West Covina , California USA - Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 11:02:17 (PDT) I'm hoping all the instructions I copied will be good for for the first timer. I am going to repair and refinish an old drop leaf table and the same to four very nice old chairs. then, if successful, I,ll take on the kit. cabs. Susan Lindley <susan@celis-semi.com> - Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 10:50:47 (PDT) Lots of very useful information and guidance. I have a lot of 1940's era rattan and wicker which is in pretty good shape considering. I hugely appreciate the information which is going to help me keep the furniture in good repair. Phyllis Detwiler - Saturday, June 22, 2002 at 06:41:52 (PDT) I would like to see some 'links' to suppliers of a particular product like Veneer Manufactureres/Suppliers. J.M. Sanchez <JmannyS@msn.com> - Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 21:40:18 (PDT) Your site if very informative. However, I am looking to find out if there is a way that I can restore my bedroom furniture which is made of.....particle board! Can you help with any advise other than throwing it out. smile. It is in very good condition, however, the night stand has water stains and the dresser has a few ugle scratches. Thanks, Kim Kim <katzint@netzero.net> - Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at 13:57:31 (PDT) How to care for antique veneer wood furniture Joyce <cardin@ccri.cc.ri.us> - Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at 12:53:37 (PDT) Greetings, Do you have or can you refer me to wicker replacement knobs for a bedroom chest of drawers? Thanks ! Kim Bucio <buciobunch@adelphia.net> - Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at 11:47:21 (PDT) details on how to refinish kitchen cabinets and what products to use. Karen Bales <kbales@hot.rr.com> - Sunday, June 16, 2002 at 10:22:10 (PDT) i live in arizona very hot dry i bought water hyacith furniture how would i care for it and perserve it? theresa lungwitz <rana dolo@aol.com> - Friday, June 14, 2002 at 18:18:18 (PDT) Nice job. I'm new to site. Found it informative and, easy to navigate... PETE HANLEY <phanley@empireone.net> - Friday, June 14, 2002 at 11:12:42 (PDT) Very helpful, I'm refinishing one of the gun stocks from a .22 my father left me after he passed. Ruger95 <ruger95@hotmail.com> - Thursday, June 13, 2002 at 02:16:27 (PDT) In the process of trying to learn how to strip an old 1935 RCA floor model radio and reveneer the top. Your site has great information about both that I've been able to read through in five minutes. thanks for the free info. mike welch <gmwelch@aol.com> - Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at 20:01:52 (PDT) an actual restore project with photos and step by step explanation of the whole process in detail. Randy <deecor2@attbi.com> - Sunday, June 09, 2002 at 08:55:05 (PDT) chair back with an insert of cane,cane has broken at the line where it enters into the wood frame,can it be reatached? roy selwyn <roysel@tcsn.net> - Friday, June 07, 2002 at 23:59:10 (PDT) I've loved the information on your site and found what I've looked at very useful. I've done many home projects, craft projects, painting projects, writing projects, community projects, and every thing else that can be named. However, I want to faux finish (paint) my 80's looking kitchen cabinets and feel totally intimadated at starting the project. This is simply a project of no return. Someone suggested simply slapping a paint brush full of paint on one cabinet and then I'd have no choice but to plunge in and refinish all my cabinets because I've already ruined them with the slap of paint. Since I've been stalling for 3 years on this project, that's probably a good idea. Oh, dear, you can see I have a problem with being a chatterbox as you mentioned on this website. So--any faux paint ideas (mainly how to get motivated, clean, tips on not feeling overwhelmed, etc.) would be more than welcomed! gjs Glenda Schoonmaker <trword@citlink.net> - Friday, June 07, 2002 at 14:14:11 (PDT) I am starting a refinishing and repair project on 2 end tables, 1 coffee table, two chairs and a loveseat, all wicker. I believe that the pieces are over 60 years old but have no way to tell. I picked up two books at the local library: All About Wicker by Patricia Corbin and Collecting & Restoring Wicker Furniture by Richard Saunders. Both books are very helpful. Two questions. Is there a more current resource that could help me to date the wicker pieces? Also, is Rockler the best resource for repair materials? I love in the Indianapolis Metropolitan area but cannot find any local resources that handle materials. Thanks for you web page and help. John O'Donnell John O'Donnell < - Monday, June 03, 2002 at 15:30:21 (PDT) Just signing your guest book. Linda Brye < - Monday, June 03, 2002 at 11:52:16 (PDT) Great Site! Concise and informative! Liz Verheye < - Sunday, June 02, 2002 at 13:41:11 (PDT) I need to know how to remove old and peeling veneer. Some has peeled off and I need to remove the rest. Is there a solvent or other product to help with this.... Virginia Myers < - Friday, May 31, 2002 at 17:09:15 (PDT) fran conkin < - Friday, May 31, 2002 at 10:34:38 (PDT) I am stripping an antique rocking chair. It is very difficult as there are at least 4 layers of very stubborn paint. Thanks for you information on stripping and refinishing. Myrna Warren < - Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at 14:33:32 (PDT) Just starting to digest it - will be back Sefton Osborne < - Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at 04:55:18 (PDT) I have several pieces of wicker furniture & I wanted to find out how to clean it & to refinish it pegg shook < martin, MI. U.S.A. - Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 08:48:06 (PDT) Terrific site D. Kellogg < Seattle, WA USA - Friday, May 24, 2002 at 13:53:29 (PDT) I am looking for a site to order the wicker strands to repair my patio wicker furniture. Tina VonGonten < Miami, FL 33156 - Friday, May 24, 2002 at 05:25:10 (PDT) thanks for the info. But I need to know how to remove years of paint from kitchen cabinets, or if I leave the paint on, how do I get rid if the old brush marks? Thanks Joan Atwell < - Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 15:50:28 (PDT) I have a very large antique walnut mirror,that is in excellant condition but needs a good cleaning.How do I go about it? Marcia Pense < - Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 12:35:43 (PDT) I found your site very informative. I wish I had found it in the beginning of my project. My coffee table did turn out nice, but I would have probably chosen different products and techniques based on the info I have read. Heather < - Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 10:30:21 (PDT) Thank you for supplying such a thorough, detailed site. Every question I had was answered. Thanks again. Diana Schwab < - Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 09:25:33 (PDT) cool site for a single mother learning to these kinds of things to fix up the house! Thanks linnea cruea < - Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at 21:51:23 (PDT) Hi! Tom Donna and all ,like your sites,musts have taken a lot of work getting them together. you see my crazy email address I acidentally typed q instead of o when I was typing it into zeronet. Call me, write me, or email me some time. ed powell < - Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at 15:44:17 (PDT) Hi! Tom Donna and all ,like your sites,musts have taken a lot of work getting them together. you see my crazy email address I acidentally typed q instead of o when I was typing it into zeronet. Call me, write mw, or email me some time. ed powell < - Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at 15:41:47 (PDT) This is wonderful information. I'm trying to achieve a french polish look the "easy way". Is there any such thing? I'm a real amateur! But I appreciate very fine antiques. Thank you! Ann Ligon < - Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 11:54:58 (PDT) Very informative Janet McGill < Charlotte, NC USA - Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 10:42:06 (PDT) I got some excellent tips. Thanks. Steve Kostewicz < - Monday, May 20, 2002 at 10:50:04 (PDT) Great site! The refinishing product information is particularly helpful. DJ Ambruso < - Monday, May 20, 2002 at 09:30:23 (PDT) baby furniture Pam Zoda - Sunday, May 19, 2002 at 19:11:16 (PDT) Your site confirmed all that I needed to know about refinishing cabinets. I like that I can refer back anytime. Thanks Michelle Barron < - Sunday, May 19, 2002 at 12:59:31 (PDT) Ran across your site love reading your refinishing tips thanx Ms V. Ms. V < Mohave Valley , Arizona U.S.A - Saturday, May 18, 2002 at 12:51:24 (PDT) Some of the best and funniest (furniture) stripping information I have read. Yoru site is very user friendly. Thanks for the advice! Sharon < - Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 12:37:34 (PDT) I'm refinishing a 1950 s bedroom set. Your web site was the best one I found. Helped me considerably. Thank you and keep up the good work. connie < - Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 22:54:46 (PDT) I just found your site tonight for the first time. Let me tell you that there have been many times that I could have used it before. I am an ametuer at refinishing furniture, but I seem to have a knack for it and love it! Your site helped me answer some wicker questions, and I have put it on my favorites list for all the usefulness I'm sure it will provide it the future! Thanks, Meghan Fletcher Meghan Fletcher < - Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 21:49:52 (PDT) Just starting to refinish. Just looking at this time. Thanks. John Woolson < - Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 18:33:59 (PDT) I just checked out your website today. I was looking for info and instruction about stripping the paint off an antique baby pram and has been in storage for many years. Melinda Centauro < Mansfield, OH USA - Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 15:44:17 (PDT) great site, specially sprinkled with some humor :) waiting to see the revamped site. -manal manal < - Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 14:50:10 (PDT) Your site is wonderful. I have asked many local furniture repair shops what the difference is between "wicker" & "ratan" & they seem to give me the 3-headed look. No one knows!! But your site had it right on the money!! Thank you I do have a suggestion, Do you offer or inform about the tools needed for wicker or ratan repair..if any???? Thanks again Karen < - Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 09:18:11 (PDT) Your site is wonderful. I have asked many local furniture repair shops what the difference is between "wicker" & "ratan" & they seem to give me the 3-headed look. No one knows!! But your site had iot right on the money!! Thank you I do have a suggestion, Do you offer or inform about the tools needed for wicker or ratan repair..if any???? Thanks again Karen < - Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 09:17:53 (PDT) Thanks for all of the good information, it's just what I was looking for. Denise R. Turek < - Saturday, May 11, 2002 at 21:02:34 (PDT) Thanks for the good info. I'm a beginning refinisher and this is great stuff! Laura Lewandowski < - Saturday, May 11, 2002 at 16:39:01 (PDT) We have some Natural Finish Adirondack chairs that the manufacturer suggested be treated with Boiled Linseed Oil a few times per year to protect the finish. My husband applied it and didn't rub off the coating, and now the chairs have a sticky residue. Someone suggested using paint thinner and stripping the linseed oil off, but I am afraid that will strip the original stain as well. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you! Julie Martinos < - Saturday, May 11, 2002 at 08:51:17 (PDT) I LIVE IN AUSTRALIA AND I LOVED YOUR SITE. THANKS FOR THE TIPS ON STAINING. KIND REGARDS. ROB ROBERT LYNCH < - Friday, May 10, 2002 at 15:22:01 (PDT) Thanks for all the helpful hints you have on your website!! Gloria M. Garcia < - Friday, May 10, 2002 at 11:11:11 (PDT) need more details on wood finish earl moore < midland, TX United States - Friday, May 10, 2002 at 03:44:26 (PDT) I have several old chairs which I wish to restore. Many of them I have stripped - now I am faced with some broken rungs. (a) how do I take these pieces apart? I have attempted to twist them out, and have broken a few. I need to take them apart so I can get a good one to duplicate on the lathe. (b) how do I determine the type of wood so that replacements will be compatible? Thanks Bob bob < - Wednesday, May 08, 2002 at 17:53:55 (PDT) Great site!! I've been stripping an antique maple dining room table & chairs~~ and sure needed some help~~ still not sure what to FINISH it with. I'd like it to be durable, and not be watermarked very easily~~ SUCH a dilemma~!!! Thanks for this site~~ it's given me NEW ideas about SO many other things in the house~~ but I really do have to concentrate on this dining suite right now! Corinne Sears < - Tuesday, May 07, 2002 at 19:30:23 (PDT) I needed information on restoring an old chair that has wicker on the sides, I checked out your site and it was very helpful. I have never tried doing anything with wicker before so I hope it works out. Thank you for your help and I will be returning added you to my favorites. Mary < - Monday, May 06, 2002 at 13:27:10 (PDT) What a nice site! I was looking for information on wicker cleaning, repair and finishing. Your site has everything I need to start, along with your encouragement that I can do it! This first attempt is NOT on an antique piece, so I am even less nervous about my attempt. Keep up the good work and info! Pam Pam Rodgers < - Monday, May 06, 2002 at 12:55:26 (PDT) I had the paint store mix some dark red paint with stain to give my oak t.v. cabinet some color. The trouble is, it's dry but the red still wipes off. Has it not soaked into the wood? The wood was not painted before. Is the paint on too thick? Should I sand and start over? Please help. Thanks. Beverly < - Friday, May 03, 2002 at 17:20:44 (PDT) Enjoyed your site and found some useful info. I have an old wicker set (finish is already gone) But want to repair and paint it, to be used outside. Looking for the best paint to put on it for outside conditions. Thanks again. Marion Foss < - Thursday, May 02, 2002 at 08:31:44 (PDT) See, I found your site when I finally got time to look. What a rat race being off work and so much to do. Don't know where to start. To many dr. appointments to take care of first. Peg L. Smith < - Wednesday, May 01, 2002 at 15:03:59 (PDT) Thanks for giving out free info!!! This will be a great site to recommend to our customers who have questions and I don't know the answer or just don't have the time to research it myself. www.attoyac.com Patresa Konderla < - Monday, April 29, 2002 at 16:01:05 (PDT) I would like to see information on baby furniture refinishing. Elaine DeVore < - Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 14:54:44 (PDT) Hey, great information! I appreciate it! I am disabled and a novice but have some wicker I love and want to repair and paint because I cannot afford to buy new. So, my options are limited to using it as is, throwing it away, or trying to make it look and work better. Alice Hardy < - Monday, April 22, 2002 at 09:14:59 (PDT) Very informative site,Thanks kathy < - Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 16:30:42 (PDT) Q&A site B.J. Deal < - Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 20:14:44 (PDT) was looking to clean an old cherry wood chair needed to know what to look for without looking to stupid when I got to the store Thank you Irene Thompson < - Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 10:21:26 (PDT) Thank you for providing such useful information on your site! I was also looking for information on repairing veneer on antiques. Would I treat it the same as you described? Its painted on, but the paint is peeling. Its a vanity. The veneer is in great condition, but has been painted over. A lot of the paint is peeling right off, but in some areas, I'm not sure what to do. Would it be safe to use stripper on such an old piece? Or is sanding the better way to go? Would I just glue the veneer back down in the areas that are needed? Or do I need to prep it in some way? Thank you in advance for your help. Your website truly is awesome for those who are clueless in refinishing, such as myself! But I want to learn more and will continue to visit your website! Thank you so much! Kriscelda Shadwell < - Friday, April 19, 2002 at 23:19:18 (PDT) i want to know what kind of medium to use to mix my own stains rose hopkins < - Friday, April 19, 2002 at 10:02:40 (PDT) I am wanting to take a hutch that is real wood i think and then the table and chairs which is not all wood and paint it. I think the top is fermicka (forgive my spelling). I would like to crackle finish both items. Is this possible? I already have the supplies and I think I know the steps. I am affraid to get started because of the table. I need to know ASAP. Can you help me? heather < - Thursday, April 18, 2002 at 03:47:53 (PDT) I was looking at your cabinet repainting instructions. Do the same instructions apply to refinishing them as well? I was going to combine the repainting process up through the Kilz degreaser and keep the current base. I was then going to follow your furniture staining techniques. Will this work or do I need to wait for your refinishing guide? Thanks. brad < - Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at 16:46:56 (PDT) I think you have great site and it has been very helpfull to me. Thank you Frank Novak < - Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at 15:55:40 (PDT) I found this site very informative. Mary Hudson < - Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 05:48:01 (PDT) FIRST VISIT TO WEBSITE. GOOD INFO. jane weaver < - Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 12:24:12 (PDT) Just found you and hope to hit your site a lot and learn GREAT things. Would like to know how to refinish wood case on old clock, was wrapped in newspaper and now stuck to finish. Thanks M.Shull < Ocala, Fl. USA - Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 11:20:16 (PDT) wonderful ideas!...will be ordering in the near near future! pam kutz < - Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 21:16:53 (PDT) Your site is full of helpful information however, I cannot seem to find the exact information I am looking for. I am going to be refinishing my mother's kitchen cabinets. They are currently stained and I want to clean them and restain them, add molding, new hardware, etc. But what I need is a "hand-holding" guide to cleaning, preparing, and restaining and sealing the cabinets. Can you help me? Jennifer Bradford < - Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 10:05:37 (PDT) VERY GOOD SOURSE OF INFORMATION THANKS Brenda Collier < - Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 14:17:34 (PDT) I would like more on storage idleas ken < - Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 02:26:02 (PDT) Your site is very helpful. This is my first attempt at refinishing my mother's rattan furniture. Peggy Davis < - Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 15:49:47 (PST) I never in the world would have guessed there was a site like yours on the internet.I thought, I will take a chance and put refinish furniture, and much to my supprise, there you were. I have been afraid to refinish an old clock case until now, but with the info you supplied I think I will risk it. Thanks Bill. Bill Higgins < - Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 14:53:06 (PST) we have some wicker chairs that are at least 30 years old they have been painted alot so the arms don't look like wicker anymore we took them to be redone and the lady power washed them then sprayed them again but the arms still have alot of buildup how do i get all that paint off and can you sand it ruby estes < - Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 07:01:31 (PST) STENCILING WOOD INDENTIFYING DIFFERENT TYPES OF WOOD BRUNI ROSARIO < - Friday, April 05, 2002 at 16:45:10 (PST) I don't have anything right now,but not sure on the stripping piece. I'm refininishing my kitchen cabinets which have a jaco bean stain and want to do over in a light oak color,hopefully there's something I can use to do this. Thank You for any help you can give me. skip < - Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 14:39:13 (PST) I have an old Lloyd Loom chair which is thick with paint. I have found your "stripping" instructions most helpful. Thankyou. Karen Varney < - Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 15:16:05 (PST) Things to know when you find "old" furniture and decide to strip and finish it. After stripping, how to neutralize, and stain and finish. Lynda Viau < - Friday, March 29, 2002 at 16:55:17 (PST) I love your sight and this is my first visit. Elaine Hutton < - Friday, March 29, 2002 at 11:54:57 (PST) Thank you for all the information to help me avoid a thousand problems before I start. Great site. Linda < - Friday, March 29, 2002 at 10:12:15 (PST) Thanks for such an informative site.There are others out there,but this is by far the best.I am doing my very first refinishing project and have been putting it off simply because I did not know where to start and being a little nervous.This is a great for beginners and pros. Very good step by step instructions and good insight on products to use. Thanks again. Rita Rita Harper < - Friday, March 29, 2002 at 05:33:33 (PST) Have plain home made kitchen cabinets and looking for ways to change example adding moulding etc. Wade Smith < - Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 21:52:40 (PST) GREAT! breezie < Lindale, Texas USA - Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 06:31:17 (PST) I have been looking in my area for reed to repair some ratain furniture but I have not been able to find it at any stores. I was happy to find your web site. Jean Madden < - Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 05:09:49 (PST) I loved your site. It was so easy to navigate through and I got the necessary information in no time. :) nancy maclachlan < - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 11:21:10 (PST) First time - enjoyed your article - thank you! I would love to sign on and see that you needed someone to hand over their kitchen cabinet project so you could show how a supposedly simple project can be turned back into one. Shirley < - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 07:28:02 (PST) cleaning of rush fibers wicker without damage Reggie < - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 17:44:40 (PST) This is just wonderful & I thank you profusely for all of the info' you have on your site. Thank you so much. Barb B J Ratcliffe < - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 09:34:25 (PST) This is a terrific website, thanks for the informative postings Ann Dougherty < - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 12:17:15 (PST) Thanks so much for including information about how to make repairs to wicker furniture. I have a rocker that has an egg-sized hole in the front of the arm (my husband was practicing his golf swing in the house!). With your information, I should be able to repair the damage. Please do not send me any newsletters or distribute my email address to others. Thank You! Ava < - Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 08:52:33 (PST) Please add some veneer repair information. Amy Klene < - Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 11:40:31 (PST) Thank you for simple information Janet Heath < - Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 01:09:12 (PST) very helpfull!!!!!!!!! SENNIE ZIMMERMAN < - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 21:43:20 (PST) Thank you for having actual information about the wood and wood care instead of only information about the final finish. B. Ostrander - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 21:09:56 (PST) I like the site very much. I came to it to find out what to do with an antique wicker doll carriage I bought at auction. The wicker is in good shape, but it's very dirty and appears to have no finish at all. It looks like a gentle but thorough cleaning and maybe some lacquer to protect it. No one will really be using it. It will be an accent piece in our home. thanks for your help. Bill Whitman < - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 13:57:50 (PST) Antique painted hobby horses from india marvyle < - Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 06:57:37 (PST) None at this time DELMAX Furniture Repair < Richland`, WA USA - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 20:35:17 (PST) At this time I have no comments. Jim Mitzel < - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 15:46:13 (PST) I liked the information on how to prepare kitchen cabinets for painting, now what paint do you recommend for them, oil or latex (which is a good brand) and is there any final coating that could be put on to make it chip resistant? Val Jensen < - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 10:01:39 (PST) We live in a very dry climate and furniture drys and cracks badly. How do you treat it? Beth Sayner < - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 09:50:23 (PST) My first visit has been great. Matherine H. Long < - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 12:02:54 (PST) This site is one of the most informative sites I've found. THANK YOU Geri < - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 19:12:48 (PST) Thank you so much for the free, practical information you provide. I just inherited some antique furniture in a variety of woods (cedar, mahagany, oak) and was afraid to touch it for fear of ruining its value. Right now I'm in the cleaning/conditioning phase, trying to see if I really have to refinish. Thanks for your wonderful site. Mary Waibel < - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 17:49:57 (PST) Hello. Dear Sir, We are introducing ourself as an export orgainsation of house hold and office furniture as well as handicraft of PAKISTANI artists, to your esteemn orgainsation. find enclosed herewith the photo graphs of some sample furniture items i.e BEDROOM SETS, DINING SETS , HANDICRAFT etc. more our we can sure your order from own cataloge or design, and any type of wood wich you want, i.e ROSE WOOD , PINE WOOD , OAK WOOD , TEAK WOOD , etc on very competive price with polish and with out polish.DECO paint furnituring is also coceved. our manfacturing reflect the workmanship artistic touch of work. HOPING YOU THE POSITIVE REPLAY. THANKS .Your's Truly Best Regards Saleem Bahtti ZAHID & SALEEM HOME FURNITURE IMPORT & EXPORTER CHOWK KALAMABAD RAWALPINDI 46000 PAKISTAN TEL-FAX: 0092-51-5520217 0092-995-618198 E-mail: Address:Furniture2005@Yahoo.com Work HOME FURNITURE ZAHID & SALEEM < - Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 09:07:33 (PST) I'm looking into refinishing our kitchen cupboards - restaining etc. Do you ship to Canada? Bob Dall < - Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 08:18:24 (PST) interesting and down to earth ron coburn < - Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 22:13:56 (PST) This is a very good and informative site on wood stipping and refinishing. Keep up the great work......I'd like to see a reply page to the Forum questions by your staff or by people who frequently use this great site as a reference for DYI projects and to share experiences. Phil Bruner < - Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 18:20:21 (PST) this site was very informative for me since I just acquired a older rattan dining set that needs repair. I hope I can find a link where I can get a sample before I order! I need to rewrap a bunch of joints but not sure of material Jan McAlister < - Saturday, February 23, 2002 at 11:22:17 (PST) I HAVE 2 OLD BEDROOM DRESSERS THAT CANNOT BE STRIPPED AND STAINED BUT WOULD LIKE SOME IDEAS ON HOW TO PAINT THEM. THE COLOUR SCHEME IS DARK BLUE,LIGHT BLUE AND WHITE BRENDA JORDAN < - Friday, February 22, 2002 at 14:45:55 (PST) Hi, we have a site which is supposed to bring information on sales and discounts. If you are interested in promoting your goods or in buying something, you are welcome.. http://www.putevka.net/sale Best regards Alex Shlega Alex < - Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 23:44:12 (PST) wish there had been a color chart for a product called restor-a-finish. I'am trying to match a color with his wood on an a good piece of bedroom furniture.The wood has a milky look to it.A babysitter let a warm baby bottle on it and it left a water mark. Thank You Rich Janis richard janis < - Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 18:29:35 (PST) I enjoy your site! I'd like to know where are you located,please? C.P. Olivier < Lewiston, MN USA - Monday, February 18, 2002 at 16:19:34 (PST) I enjoy your site! I'd like to know where are you located,please C.P. Olivier < Lewiston, MN USA - Monday, February 18, 2002 at 16:19:01 (PST) Almost forgot, I have a complete dining room set that is blond mahogony finished with a wax finish instead of varnish or shellac and is un exteme need if refinishing. What should I uae to clean or strip the wook so I can either stain and varnish or polyurethane it or just leave it cleaned and fresh. There is very little damage of any sort to the wood itself. How hard is it to re-apply the same kind or finish or is it even a good idea? Suzanne French < - Monday, February 18, 2002 at 14:43:37 (PST) Very interesting stuff. I need help planning a complete re-building of my kitchen cupboards. The old ones are beyond repair. I also need to put the sink in the corner and can find no help on that. Also I am putting cabinets in my bathrooms and want to extend them over the toilet tank for the extra counter space but haven't figured exactly how to plan it out. Suzanne French < - Monday, February 18, 2002 at 14:30:02 (PST) First time we have visited your site. Also first time we've had any antique furniture to try to clean so we can use it in our home (except for an table we had refinished). We are complete green about cleaning old furniture, but it looks like good information on your site. We are printing it so we can follow along with your instructions. Thanks already!! Elbert and Billie Daw < - Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 09:49:42 (PST) how can you paint or refinish wood veneer joyce < - Friday, February 15, 2002 at 18:22:35 (PST) Thank you for all of the wonderful information. I've been scared to death of starting a refinishing project, but now I think I'm ready! Ann Kuhl < - Friday, February 15, 2002 at 08:56:40 (PST) We recently received a dining room table from my in-laws house. They were heavy smokers, although no one has smoked in the house for the last 10 years. My father in law refinsed it many, many years ago, while he was smoking. I couldn't find anything on the site about this particular issue. Would refinishing be the only way to get this odor out? Thank you. Georgia Bupp < - Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 08:24:28 (PST) Am trying to locate paint stripper that will remove old milk paint from antique furniture. Lloyd Owen < - Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at 09:03:55 (PST) Site looks good. I am about to redo a kitchen. George Ciz < Las Vegas, NV 89117 - Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at 10:01:47 (PST) Just found you today. Great sight. Lots of good information on wicker which is what I was looking for. Attractive layout and sensible instuctions and encouragement. Sandra Galloway < - Monday, February 11, 2002 at 14:12:53 (PST) Wondering what types of paint are best to paint furniture with? I don't especially love spray paint, so I'm looking for another type....Someone told me I could mix turpentine with oil paint for an interesting finish...How about acrylic> Carol - Sunday, February 10, 2002 at 05:22:50 (PST) i'm looking for a way to dress up our kith. cabinetes. i want to paintthem but don;t know exactly how i want them. maybe two toned or stenciled. they are dark wood. 25 yrs old in good shape and we restained them about 5 yrs ago but i want to brighten my kithcen cindy < - Saturday, February 09, 2002 at 17:25:58 (PST) I'm looking for info on restoration of rattan furniture. It has several layers of paint. Any suggestions. Joan Howard < - Saturday, February 09, 2002 at 09:46:31 (PST) I am planning to paint my cabinets. What kind of paint is ok. I know oil base is best from what i hear . Does gloss or semi gloss latex wear well or do you know? S Cox < - Thursday, February 07, 2002 at 18:21:10 (PST) We are a glass and antique restoration company providing specialist services that are only undertaken by a handful of companies worldwide. Our site is at www.facetsglass.co.uk. I hope you can spare the time to take a look. Tracey Moore (Facets) < - Thursday, February 07, 2002 at 14:09:14 (PST) hello. cathy pines < sugar hill , ga gwinnett - Thursday, February 07, 2002 at 13:31:39 (PST) What a fun site! I'd love to be updated on anything interesting. kv Kathryn Vaughn < - Wednesday, February 06, 2002 at 20:35:03 (PST) You're site is very informative even for a expert with 20 years in the business. We build and install our custom kitchens the hard part is to find a reasonably priced and good stainer or finisher. Tim Morris/Excalibur Kitchens < - Saturday, February 02, 2002 at 23:36:24 (PST) Please let me Know If You Have A Book on Restoring and cleaning wicker. Katherine Miller < Penrose, Co - Saturday, February 02, 2002 at 21:25:39 (PST) No comments . . . . was looking for info on stripping white paint off wicker rockers and refinishing in a natural wood color. The info I found here was very helpful. Thanks Pam Carlson < Orange Park , FL USA - Saturday, February 02, 2002 at 10:18:43 (PST) Good and infrmative. Thanks aaron thames < - Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 16:12:29 (PST) I love your website! Stumbled on it and have since gotten nerve to refinish one piece and will restore another. One question - I have an antique sofa with cane backing which sat outside in humid fungal moldy Louisiana. he cane is badlt discolored. Do you think just cleaning with i.e. Murphy's will clean it? Marilyn Howe < - Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 13:40:23 (PST) I have an old buffet that has the brown paint. I am not able to get it off very easily, but I will try some of your suggestions. Sharon Rozner < - Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 08:52:34 (PST) I like your web site but I'm looking for stripper to redo some antique furniture.I'm in Waynesboro,Tennessee.But I'm looking for something in Naseville,Tennessee.Do you know where I could get some? Thank You sprinklebluff < - Monday, January 28, 2002 at 17:08:54 (PST) Excellant info. Just what I was looking for. Thank you so much. pat finlan < - Monday, January 28, 2002 at 14:16:04 (PST) Very good and to the point. I have refinished furniture since I was in high school and am always looking for a good techinique. Thanks for the help, Mo Maureen Kromis < - Sunday, January 27, 2002 at 18:11:27 (PST) Finally a place to find out about refinishing my parents old rattan furniture!!! Joyce Anthony < - Saturday, January 26, 2002 at 13:54:46 (PST) Planning to start my own business of stripping and re-finishing. Could use any and all information you feel would be helpful. I enjoy your site very much. Keep up the great effort. James L. Muckelvaney < - Friday, January 25, 2002 at 13:37:34 (PST) I haven't seen much of the site so far, but like what I've already seen. I have a few projects going on (what else is new?), the biggest of which is stripping all the millwork in my older home. KC Kirk < - Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at 03:00:45 (PST) interesed in weneer, plastic laminate and glass etching. thank you for the catalog robert whitby < - Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 12:47:45 (PST) I am refinishing an old oak dining table. it is probably over 100 years old can i remove the stain? if so how can i do this and what product do you recommend? thanks Delores strunknippenberg < - Monday, January 21, 2002 at 19:19:29 (PST) Very informative Don Surrette < - Monday, January 21, 2002 at 16:48:43 (PST) wonderful information, i just got here and you already answered a question no one else has been able to! Thanks! mf mary fitzgerald-smalley < - Monday, January 21, 2002 at 16:44:12 (PST) How to clean and paint you shower floor that is scratched. Kathleen Popiel < - Monday, January 21, 2002 at 14:01:33 (PST) no comments, looking for info on aniline dyes Randy Fleisher < Carlisle, Pa usa - Monday, January 21, 2002 at 13:20:48 (PST) Looks like an excellent site. I want information about painting over teak, or teak-like furniture with just basic white paint. adele < - Sunday, January 20, 2002 at 18:15:24 (PST) Your site is far more comprehensive and better organized than any other I've visited. Thanks, keep up the good work. Della DuSett < - Sunday, January 20, 2002 at 06:26:19 (PST) I just bougt some bar stools there color does not match my cabinets or table is there any way to make them darker without stripping them. thank you michele wahl < - Sunday, January 20, 2002 at 01:29:49 (PST) No comments at this point. Will try to do so after my project is completed. Celeste J. Przystup < Waterford, MI USA - Friday, January 18, 2002 at 03:06:30 (PST) Very good site with helpful information. Have you ever used the Miracle Eraser for striping finishes from wood? Joe A. Simpson < - Thursday, January 17, 2002 at 08:49:24 (PST) First timer, I've got a project coming up Rusty Hobson < Quinton, VA USA - Monday, January 14, 2002 at 20:22:20 (PST) Good basic advice abount cleaning old furniture rather than refinishing it. MATTHEW SWEENEY < Glenmont, NY USA - Monday, January 14, 2002 at 11:39:51 (PST) I found the information I was looking on repainting Kitchen cabinets. Thanks B. Foshee < - Monday, January 14, 2002 at 11:15:03 (PST) Very informative site. Before happening upon your site I was all ready to simply sand, Kilz, paint and try to regrain my cabinets in a light oak finish. But after reading the indepth section on veneering, I just might attempt that instead. I realized that paint would not look professional, but new kitchen cabinets are not in the budget for 2002, and I like the ideas and techniques on your site. Hopefully I can do this, I have printed all the sections on veneering from your site and appreciated the information!!! AAAA++++ Clovis Embrey < - Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 16:57:57 (PST) I just got into caning chairs and need all the information i can get on this subject Ted Culp < - Saturday, January 12, 2002 at 10:55:33 (PST) what kind of paint should be used to paint kitchen cabinets? What brand of paint works well? marta jo slater < - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 12:10:18 (PST) PLEASE ADD ME TO YOUR MAILING LIST PAT LIMPERT < ST. LOUIS, MO U.S.A. - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 05:32:09 (PST) Thanks - your information was very helpful to a beginner like me! I will visit your site often for more tips! Sylvia Martinez < - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 07:46:32 (PST) Love your site!!!! angelo & diane Castiglione < - Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 13:29:00 (PST) Thank you for your site. I'm glad you left it on.I just bought an old wicker highback chair with alot of scrolling on it, and alot of paint. Your site will be very helpful. I would like to paint the scrolling different colors, like light blue,pink & light green or yellow. Could I use a paint brush to paint the scrolling & is it just like painting anything else? Thanks again for your site! Carol < - Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 08:50:16 (PST) kitchen remodeling I'm interested in repainting my ugly kitchen cupboards since my husband won't let me replace them. This article is helpful as far as prep work is concerned. Thanks! Kim Johnson < - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 12:18:03 (PST) Hi - I am a complete novice but I'm interested in learning about refinishing etc. Came upon your website by accident and will bookmark it for future reference and inspiration! Excellent and informative site! Catherine Wiley < - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 08:33:53 (PST) Wonderful site! Very informative! Could you possibly add before and after photo's of different pieces of furniture you and your wife have finished? Thank You! Tonya Tonya < - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 06:02:56 (PST) I HAVE SOME ANTIQUES THAT ARE FALLING APART AND SOME ARE BROKEN. ALL OF THESE ARE WOOD FURNITURE PIECES. I WANT TO LEARN HOW TO RETORE THEM MYSELF. I DON'T HAVE A LOT OF MONEY TO HIRE IT DONE. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR WEB SITE. HOW DO YOU REPAIR BROKEN WOOD PIECES? JULIA EGAN < - Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 11:45:42 (PST) Is there a liquid I can paint onto varnished woodwork so that paint will stick? Elmer R Olson < - Monday, December 31, 2001 at 18:54:08 (PST) Enjoyed viewing your site. Laquer is also my favorite. Haved used the Citri-strip but resently tried 3-m's enviromental one and like it even better! Keep up the good work. George Hoyt- Hoyt's Piano < Grangeville, ID usa - Monday, December 31, 2001 at 18:45:59 (PST) Enjoyed veiwing your site. Laquer is also my favorit. Haved used the Citri-strip but resently tried 3-m's enviromental one and like it even better! Keep up the good work. George Hoyt- Hoyt's Piano < Grangeville, ID usa - Monday, December 31, 2001 at 18:45:05 (PST) just new to your site but plan to use it in the future. earl snyder < new columbia , pa us - Monday, December 31, 2001 at 18:44:04 (PST) No comments Sharron Rice < - Sunday, December 30, 2001 at 14:09:22 (PST) We are refinishing old cherry wood kitchen cabinets: cleaning, sanding,staining with minwax stain, sanding sealer, sanding,finishing with aerosol lacquer. Hints? Thank you. Gilbert Witschard < - Sunday, December 30, 2001 at 09:44:26 (PST) How to choose colors for furniture pieces and how to change colors of veneer tops. Jackie Crawford-Grose < - Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 11:57:24 (PST) I'm actually just starting out. My dad is a carpenter by trade and I've collected several pieces of furniture over the years, which I'm going to work on in our new house. I'm researching the 'how to' now. Your site is the by far the best site and I'm going to utilize all the information as well as the library and hopefully a class or two. Thanks! Any more advice is greatly appreciated. Cyndi Lou < - Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 07:14:27 (PST) I was wanting some opions on a dinning table top (eastlake) that had been in a fire, the char stripped off and sanding helped alittle but there is still a lot of dicoloration I would like to hide if I could without having to reveneer have only done patch veneer and am feeling a little intimadated. Thanks Grace Lippard Forgotten Furniture Refinishing Grace Lippard-Forgotten Furniture < - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 11:17:27 (PST) painting tile floors & painting tile on walls (sink back) Karen < - Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 23:06:02 (PST) This site is terrific! It's been a while since I did any furniture finishing and you were very helpful in jogging my memory. Thank you! Phyllis < - Wednesday, December 26, 2001 at 17:18:07 (PST) pictures. lysa atkinson < - Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at 17:38:07 (PST) I WOULD LIKE TO SEE WHERE YOU CAN PURCHASE CANE TO REPAIR OLD CHAIRS. BOB KLOSTERMANN < - Sunday, December 16, 2001 at 19:24:31 (PST) I am in the process of refinishing a wooden kitchen table top. I want to refinish a chair and possibly a bedroom suite. I would like some refinishing tips. I did use Citristrip and I have 000 steel wool but when from there I'm not sure how to proceed. Also how to apply the varnish or may staining is always best???? Francie McDaniel < - Sunday, December 16, 2001 at 13:17:35 (PST) I found your information very useful. I have several pieces of "unfinished" furniture and would like to have them last. A friend advised I "finish" with just a clear coat of sealer. Glad I stopped here first. evelyh < - Sunday, December 16, 2001 at 12:33:19 (PST) i am looking for a stripping product that looks like and is the consistency of green frosting. you are supposed to cover the piece of furniture with it and after some time it will dry and remove the old finishes or paint. i cant seem to find it. thnank you cindy < - Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 05:48:30 (PST) I am looking for a local supply store for caining a chair My location is minneapolis, st.paul can you help???? Ernie < - Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at 18:08:51 (PST) ANY INFO CONCERNING WOODWORKING IN A DAMP, SEMI-TROPICAL LOCALE(I RESIDE IN NEW ORLEANS) WOULD BE HELPFUL, i.e. SURFACE PREP, FINISHES, CAUTIONS, ETC. ED HINYUB < - Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at 07:59:29 (PST) I enjoy all the material that you have listed.You do a good job in explaining all the different projects you have. Ted Williams < Monroe, Ohio USA - Monday, December 10, 2001 at 22:04:30 (PST) Just plain simple instruction which I have seen already Thanks so much for the hints & tips as I am taking on a real challedge with my newly aquired antiques. Judy Buehring < - Monday, December 10, 2001 at 19:03:37 (PST) I have a love seat that needs to have the leg repaired. How do I go about it? It needs the core of the leg repaired to give it strenghth Mary Mondo < - Saturday, December 08, 2001 at 18:31:37 (PST) more info on staining unfinished furniture ron gooley < - Tuesday, December 04, 2001 at 19:05:08 (PST) helpful information,thanks anne dudenhausen < rochester, mi usa - Saturday, December 01, 2001 at 17:45:57 (PST) more specifics...pictures and step by step marlene arno < - Friday, November 30, 2001 at 17:00:06 (PST) i have a lane open hutch,,rattan,, with four poles top to bottom on each end, glass shelves in the middle, my cat, clawed it like a scratching post and now rather then seeing the pink and white sponged finish, all i see is the brown card board like bottom that came to the top with her clawing,, how do i re pair? any ideas?the idem was five hundren dollars,,icks! well,, can i sand and paint??i havent a clue,,just totally sick aboutit,, help!!! beth < - Friday, November 30, 2001 at 06:53:27 (PST) How to do the job the fastest. Charles Lanier < - Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at 17:40:19 (PST) excellent Bob Hillman < - Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at 03:08:21 (PST) I enjoyed your site about finshing new wood but dont want unwanted e mail bill - Monday, November 26, 2001 at 17:26:39 (PST) I would like to see more pictures of actual wicker furniture repairs. Karla Fox < - Sunday, November 25, 2001 at 17:13:54 (PST) I have a two tables from India and one from Indonesia. They have an unusual stain. It ranges from tobacco colored to mahogony to cherry. One is more reddish than the others. One is antique teak and the others are mango wood. I would like to get a similar effct on some of my less exotic furnishings. Any ideas? Susan Gula < - Saturday, November 24, 2001 at 23:40:19 (PST) It's probably a long shot but could you recommend products which are sold in Europe? Pamela Azevedo < - Saturday, November 24, 2001 at 14:20:37 (PST) Hi I stumbled on your site while looking for advice on what to do with our kitchen-dining room table. It is solid cherry,with beautiful grain, and in constant use. We have noticed that it scratches very easily. I tried lemon oil but it does nothing to the scratches. A roll of electrical tape was left on the table overnight and completely ate through the finish in one spot.What can I do to minmize the scratches and that bad spot? Right now I do not want to refinish the table, but would eventually like to change the finish to something more durable than the lacquer currently on it. thank you Colleen Writt Colleen Writt < - Saturday, November 24, 2001 at 14:12:34 (PST) ZAHID & SALEEM HOME FURNITURE IMPORT & EXPORTER Chowk Kamalabad Near Rose Nursery Rawalpindi Pakistan Tel./Fax: 92-51-520217 Res:92-995-618198 E.Mail:Furniture2005@Yahoo.com HandiCraft Home Furniture ZAHID & SALEEM HOME FURNITURE < - Saturday, November 24, 2001 at 07:28:11 (PST) I also wand to refinish and repair an old violin. I would like to see instructions on the type of sand paper and finishing products for this tine musical instrument. Sue Telfer < - Friday, November 23, 2001 at 18:38:20 (PST) I inherited an antique bedroom set from a great aunt. I thought I needed to strip and refinish it, but after visiting your site I'm going to try just cleaning it first and maybe just light touch-up's. Thanks for your advice! Teecie Schultz < - Friday, November 23, 2001 at 10:14:09 (PST) very informative, i'm thinking about doing some pieces but did'nt really know how to go about it... thanx Sharon < - Thursday, November 22, 2001 at 19:51:10 (PST) More about repair Bonnie C. Rogers < - Thursday, November 22, 2001 at 06:38:32 (PST) I am looking on information on how to paint, or restain flat, cheap, 17 yr. old wood laminate cupboards. I have lightly sanded them, my husband told me to stop as I would remove the laminate.I would settle to just restain them the same ugly color, but don't know what products to use, and in what order. The sanding looks good to me, but I want the ugly stain color gone. I saw a wood bleach product, just looking for info so I don't totally turn this into one of those "oh no, look what I messed up now projects". Debbie Gillespie < - Thursday, November 22, 2001 at 01:48:45 (PST) Samples of stain colors and brands Jerry Davidson < - Tuesday, November 20, 2001 at 08:56:23 (PST) Very helpful and informative... Thanks Tim Unsell < - Monday, November 19, 2001 at 12:45:42 (PST) Your site was very helpful in choosing the right type of finish for the job im about to do. THANX Jake Stetler < - Sunday, November 18, 2001 at 18:42:43 (PST) Your site was very helpful. Thank you. VR Mrs. Rodriguez < - Sunday, November 18, 2001 at 12:48:28 (PST) Great site lots of info I would like to black laquora unfinished wood table do I use a primer first thanks Martin Lavin < - Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 06:19:29 (PST) I enjoy it Pedro de Cordoba < - Friday, November 16, 2001 at 17:51:54 (PST) Great information - Thanks Joe Stall < Greenville, SC USA - Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at 14:09:22 (PST) Your information on repainting wicker is excellent. Exactly what I was looking for. I would like to know the best conditions for painting the furniture. Can it be spray painted outdoors and left to dry in cool/cold wheather or will it take longer to dry/damage the paint. This is not outdoor furniture. Lily Bernardo < - Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at 11:06:49 (PST) floors. I have a problem and have not gotten in to it yet, but love wood floors, and have none. rillys shannon < - Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at 04:49:58 (PST) I was looking for products to purchase such as stain. My refininshing guys also prefer minwax stain as well. Good info. thanks Audrey < - Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 12:55:15 (PST) great site. Here is mine http://www.richmond-restore.com Clay Richmond < - Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 04:54:10 (PST) This is a very good website. Thank you for all of your info. Am just browsing right now. Patricia Everhart < Tiffin, OH USA - Sunday, November 11, 2001 at 21:42:15 (PST) Just checked in to look at kitchen cabinet refinishing. Don't know enough about your site yet for comments! Carolyn Sperandio < Springfield, MO USA - Sunday, November 11, 2001 at 15:44:10 (PST) just stopped in quick looking for some moldings used on an old step back I am working on. I was glad to find you. Mark L. Johnson < - Saturday, November 10, 2001 at 20:19:34 (PST) I have been told by a reputable antique dealer that hey use turpentine and linseed oil. Is this a good idea? What would be proportions be? Janet Salmon < - Saturday, November 10, 2001 at 16:45:26 (PST) Thank you, You had just the information I was looking for. We have some old 1800's pieces that just needed cleaning and I wanted to know what to use. Thanks again. Judy judy sy < - Saturday, November 10, 2001 at 06:42:19 (PST) VERY informative and easy to understand for me who doesn't really "do" domestic things! Thank you ever so much! Bettye C. Miller < - Saturday, November 10, 2001 at 02:40:34 (PST) I need to know how to pickle cabinets Dee Casanova < - Friday, November 09, 2001 at 21:50:53 (PST) I am not sure this is what I needed. I am trying to repair a Brentwood Rocker seat. Can you help me? Ingrid Linton < - Friday, November 09, 2001 at 07:54:06 (PST) thanks a bunch for the site and info. it will help me alot with redoing my cabinets, the only answer i couldnt find was what type of paint to give them the rough antique look. and info on type of paint would help also thank you again cheryl cheryl hembree < - Thursday, November 08, 2001 at 08:41:43 (PST) You have a terrific site. I'm refinishing old windows and making them into coat racks with mirrors. Thanks for the tips! Cindy May < - Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 07:22:20 (PST) I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO LEARN ABOUT WHAT COLORS WOULD GO GREAT WHEN PAINTNG MY KITCHEN CABINETS TO MATCH TILE FLOOR AND APPLIANCES. I AM A VERY CREATIVE PERSON, BUT CHOOSING COLORS TO COORDINATE WITH EVERYTHING HAS BEEN DRIVING ME CRAZY.MANY PEOPLE ARE TRYING TO PAINT THEIR CABINETS THESE DAYS, BECAUSE THE PRICE OF REPLACING THEM IS QUITE COSTLY. WHAT COLORS WOULD GO GREAT TOGETHER? PLEASE HELP! :) LAURA SPINELLO < - Monday, November 05, 2001 at 18:37:46 (PST) I want to save a Metal Bed. It is need of some refinishing. It is brown with a design on the center panel of the foot and headboard. the finish is the old brown stain look. I would like to keep it as close to original as possible. I need help with what to do to the metal so stail will last the design on head and foot panels are in good shape. SO i WOULD like to keep that finish. Please let me in on what to use. Thanks Carla T. Missouri Carla Turner < - Sunday, November 04, 2001 at 14:08:13 (PST) I`m just getting interested in refinishing some old furniture and found your informative site. Thanks for your help. Mary Dana < - Sunday, November 04, 2001 at 12:04:17 (PST) List of cleaners and where you can buy them in your own state karen taylor < - Sunday, November 04, 2001 at 06:59:42 (PST) Good site. Joni Alexander < La Habra, Ca. usa - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 08:59:07 (PST) my wife and i are looking to refinish our 1970,s cupboards in the kitchen we need all the help we can get thanks. bill < - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 16:43:44 (PST) I am thrilled to be able to finally find instructions for refacing the cabinets. I thought this job was going to only be for professionals. I can tell by your instructions that I CAN MAKE THIS HAPPEN. Thank you so much. I went through the search engine "ask jeeves". I am very greatful fo the time you put into this . Thank you so much. jj : Peachtree city Ga jj taylor < - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 05:39:39 (PST) My kitchen has the original, home made wooden cabinets from the 1950's. The hinges have 40 years of paint on them. I want to do an antique finish, any suggestions? Cathy < - Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 18:48:39 (PST) Your site is most helpful. My question is about white-wood (what is it?)that Ansco Camera used in the 4x5, 5x7 and 8x10 View Camera's? Ansco painted same with a special tinted grey paint and I wish to remove the grey-material (75% is gone now)and prepare the wood for a deep cherry-stain finish. Can you furnish the recommended refinishing chemicals, stain and wood protection; with polished brass parts and a fine cherry-finish will transfer my two cameras from "Dawg-looking" into beautiful works of camera-art. Shall await your responce... Jim Waller, jjwall@molalla.net Jim Waller < - Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 17:21:16 (PST) thanks for the hints on how to restore an old bedroon suite dolores dobrick < - Sunday, October 28, 2001 at 08:22:59 (PST) thanks for the hints on how to restore an old bedroon suite dolores dobrick < - Sunday, October 28, 2001 at 08:22:22 (PST) Thank you Thank you!!! I have two chairs where the bottom wrappings on the legs are coming loose/off. I loved the part where you gave support! I am now going to do this myself. Is it ok for wicker to sit outside on a patio the whole summer? Is there some kind of special water shield I could apply with the paint? Thank again!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sherri Gilbreath < - Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 11:16:45 (PDT) Thanks for your help Jeanette Smith < Rio Rancho, New Mexico - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 14:12:12 (PDT) thank you for the great free tips! Rhet - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 11:29:23 (PDT) How to refinish mahogany furniture that was painted white. Dalton < Charlotte, NC USA - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 09:19:06 (PDT) Nice to find a place just to get info, I am just starting to search out older pieces to refinish, antique and paint roses, etc., to decorate the piece. Have just begun my first, a large chest and am having difficulty getting the paint off, has at least 3 coat. Have even considered lye, (or drain cleaners - e.g. Drano), but will look for another commercial type stripper first. Will try to find the one you recommend here. Do you have any info about the lye - works or not? Norma Corley < - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 07:49:22 (PDT) I have done a lot of furniture refinishing/stripping over the years. But what I used once I can't find now. I find your web site very helpful and overwhelming because there is so much to research. Thanks for the help. Barb Miller < - Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 22:57:32 (PDT) I think your web page is great. Keep up the good work. Linda King < Ferguson, mo. usa - Sunday, October 21, 2001 at 18:36:43 (PDT) I enjoyed you site very much. My husband builds new furniture, but I enjoy antiques and refinishing - so I got helpful hints that will keep me from having to ask my husband to help with the " hard parts". - thanks Sandra Klink < - Sunday, October 21, 2001 at 12:47:09 (PDT) It is very interesting your comments about the cleaning of old furniture. I have serveral pieces of old furniture (some are at least 60 years old. I am a novice and am interested in learning the best way to restore them. One is a chest of drawers and one is a very old trunk. Jane Carter < - Sunday, October 21, 2001 at 11:49:52 (PDT) I would like to reface our very cheap,badly marred,dark,vertically grooved,particle board composition kitchen cupboard doors. Is there a product on the market that you could recommend to cover door fronts to be painted? I prefer something that will adhere to the surface, and plan, if necessary to nail or glue a narrow molding around the door periphery. I am on a limited budget and sincerely welcome any suggestion you may offer. Perhaps you might also direct me to any websites that might be helpful. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Katharine Lustig Katharine Lustig < - Saturday, October 20, 2001 at 11:59:35 (PDT) repair refinish all types of cane and wicker furniture james e conklin < - Friday, October 19, 2001 at 19:45:06 (PDT) Very helpful, needed to know how to paint metal kitchen cabinets and your information was right on time. William < - Friday, October 19, 2001 at 16:33:32 (PDT) excellent site Bob Hillman < - Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 11:57:10 (PDT) More detailed information Maybe pictures of different stages of restoration troubleshooting section Ron Millette < - Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 17:32:50 (PDT) I am in the early stages of stripping a half dozen coats of paint and grease off my kitchen. Some genius even had the nerve to paint the inside of the cabinets(it was me). So the process is slow going. Any tips or hints would be appreciated. Cindy Stearns < - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 11:07:20 (PDT) Great site caroline sobolak < Cary, IL USA - Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 16:43:39 (PDT) Grades of sandpaper would be a nice addition to the 'sanding' section, for those of us who are total novices. Thanks for a great site! Michael Booth < - Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 11:38:05 (PDT) Help for those of us who have never done this before!!!! Marie Wilkerson < - Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 09:43:37 (PDT) I was interested in knowing as to whether or not a faux finish such as suede or linen look would be pratical on refinshing kitchen cabinets peggy boisvert < - Thursday, October 11, 2001 at 14:35:55 (PDT) My mother wants to call to order a product. You don't have a phone number or address listed on the site. Keith Rossein < - Thursday, October 11, 2001 at 07:44:02 (PDT) Love your site. The articles are easy to read and understand. And I like the recommendations on the various products. I will be here often. Thank you, Pat Patricia De Siervo < - Tuesday, October 09, 2001 at 20:34:05 (PDT) Great Tips! Thanks for having such an informative, free site! It would be great to see advice about bug damage... Thanks! Angi Booth < - Tuesday, October 09, 2001 at 10:13:43 (PDT) Appreciate information available on your site. Thank you. Lloyd Newbaker < - Tuesday, October 09, 2001 at 06:57:10 (PDT) I'm a first time visitor to you website. Look forward to using it more. Yoko Fukushima < Santa Clara, CA USA - Monday, October 08, 2001 at 13:40:09 (PDT) Your site gave me some helpful ideas on refinishing furniture. Thank you, Suzanne Seybert < - Monday, October 08, 2001 at 09:29:11 (PDT) I am new to refinishing and I hate to see paint on top of a beautiful antique piece. I have bought several antique pieces in the last few weeks and have found your web site to be a wonderful tool. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with those of us who are "not in the know"! I very much appriciate your time. Sincerely, Lori Shults Lori Shults < - Sunday, October 07, 2001 at 09:22:56 (PDT) Does finishing a table (daily usex3) using lacquer sound good? Which products, & where can I find it? Julie Aron < |