Where many shallow scratches are present apply hard paste wax to the surface with no.
Restore table top finish mixed hardwoods surface.
The end grain of wood soaks up finishes and often turns much darker than the face grain.
Arm r seal oil based topcoat is a tough long lasting wood finish that comes in a can with a pry off lid.
General finishes sgqt arm r seal urethane topcoat great finish for kitchen table top.
Start with a coarse grit and end with a fine grit for best results.
Standard brush on polyurethane varnish works well as a tabletop finish.
Restor a finish can be used on lacquer shellac and varnish and all other clear coat finishes.
While not as bulletproof as a conversion varnish it is more than adequate for most conditions.
I finished my dining table in that way 30 years ago and despite daily use it still looks almost as good as the day i brought it into the house.
Spray slightly under the table to ensure the edges are covered.
Check for this on your test block.
What should i use to clean with before using restor a finish.
Spray evenly in a back and forth motion for a smooth professional appearance.
Then buff the surface with a soft cloth.
Fill a paint sprayer with water based lacquer finish and coat the tabletop.
You must sand with the grain in the same direction as the wood grain.
0000 steel wool stroking very lightly along the grain of the wood.
You can buy it in a variety of sizes which can help reduce waste if you re refinishing a very small or very large kitchen table.
Restoring antique or worn wooden furniture will improve the aesthetic value of the piece while protecting it against future damage.
Skip the varnish and go straight to the finish to save money.
Polyurethane is harder for restor a finish to penetrate into than other finishes like lacquer but it will still clean the surface and make it look much better.
Apply your color or stain or better yet no color at all.
Allow to dry for at least 24 hours before use.
For shallow scratches on an otherwise sound shellac or lacquer finish reamalgamation can be used to restore the finish.
If you get an ugly result pretreat the end grain with a dose of finish that will limit absorption wood conditioner sanding sealer shellac or polyurethane thinned 50 percent.
A nice smooth wood surface will readily accept your stain and it will color evenly.
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