Musty odor in antique furniture...


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Old 06-18-00, 10:20 PM
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I recently inherited a 70 yr old chest of drawers. Its painted white on the outside and the inside is raw wood. I want to strip and refinish it but it's got a horribly strong musty odor on the inside. I would like to know how the odor can be removed.
 
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Old 06-19-00, 06:12 AM
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Spinkling baking soda around the inside may help, but the sure cure is to entirely seal all the exposed wood.

A single coat of shellac should accomplish this.

If you're planning to finish the piece 'natural', that is with a clear finish, use whatever finish you use on the outside to go over the entire interior (including the frame) - and don't forget the underneath side of the drawers themselves.

A finish on the interior of the drawers has the added benefit of making the drawers themselves easier to keep clean. Sand well before applying the finish, of course.

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