What next? Refinishing old dresser
#1
01-04-12, 08:45 PM
What next? Refinishing old dresser
My wife brought home a 60-70 year old dresser that has been in her family since it belonged to her father.
After removing 3 layers of paint, I am down to the original wood/stain. How do I go about removing the remaining paint that is in the grain (not much at all), and the old stain and varnish so I can restain everything?
I was thinking mineral spirits and steel wool, sand with a 120-150 grit, then work my way up to a 220 or so before staining.
Any suggestions?
After removing 3 layers of paint, I am down to the original wood/stain. How do I go about removing the remaining paint that is in the grain (not much at all), and the old stain and varnish so I can restain everything?
I was thinking mineral spirits and steel wool, sand with a 120-150 grit, then work my way up to a 220 or so before staining.
Any suggestions?
#2
01-05-12, 05:38 AM
I take it you used a chemical stripper but it didn't remove the stain??
I doubt mineral spirits will be all that effective but using lacquer thinner or MEK should work. You'll want some fresh air ventilation.
I doubt mineral spirits will be all that effective but using lacquer thinner or MEK should work. You'll want some fresh air ventilation.
#4
01-05-12, 03:11 PM
MEK [methyl ethyl ketone] is a solvent. Several different companies sell it. Most paint stores carry it and I think it's also available at big box stores. Hardware stores might stock it.
