The Practical House Painting Guide
Making a French Polish Application Pad Requires Only Two Materials Making an appropriate French polish pad is extremely important in the process of adding shellac to a piece of antique wood furniture. There are a few steps in the French polishing process – preparing the wood for finishing, sanding the
Applying French Polish with a Pad is a Technique — Not a Material When many people hear that they should apply French polish with a pad to their wood furniture, they instantly think that French polish is a substance rather than an application technique. French polish is not a material
Applying French Polish With a Brush is More Difficult Than Using a Pad There are some furniture restoration professionals who will say that applying a French polish with a brush is not the correct way to achieve this type of finish. But, this is not necessarily true. French polish can
Applying Varnish adds a Layer of Protection to Wood that Resists Scratches Applying varnish is a great way to not only improve the look of wood but also to guarantee an added layer of protection. Wood furniture that is used frequently is easy to scratch or ding. When varnish has
Danish Oil Wood Finish Can Be Used On All Wood Surfaces Danish oil is a penetrating wood finish that is related to both Tung oil and polymerized linseed oil. It often a top choice of finishes because it can be used on just about all types of wood surfaces. It
Apply Waxes to Wood Furniture for a Layer of Shine but not for a Durable Protective Layer Wax is a substance that is used to improve the shine of antique wood finishes. It hides and fills minor scratches and it adds a minimal layer of protection to wood. Wax can
Tung Oil is an Age-Old Finishing Product that Provides a Durable Surface Applying tung oil is accomplished by rubbing the oil on a wood surface with a paint brush, a clean cotton cloth, or a cheesecloth pad. This type of oil is easy to apply and with after a few
Linseed Oil Can Be Used as a Sealer or a Finish Linseed oil comes in a few different forms, but the most common are: raw and boiled. Raw linseed oil is not usually use as a sealer or a finish on wood because it takes too long to dry, but
Furniture Dents are Almost Always Minor and Can be Repaired with Relative Ease Unfortunately furniture dents occur no matter how careful we are. Even in the most protected environment, there is always going to be an accidental bump or drop. In most cases, dents are considered minor and can be
Crumbling and Powdery Wood Finish is Commonly Referred to as ‘Perishing Varnish’ When a crumbling and powdery appearance begins to form on a piece of wood furniture, furniture experts often refer to the phenomenon as ‘perishing varnish.’ The word perishing means: to disappear gradually. Causes of Perishing Varnish Before thinking
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