How to restore old wooden furniture.
Restoring old wood chairs.
Begin sanding your chair with 100 or 120 grit sandpaper to remove any old paint or varnish.
Wipe off the excess stain with a clean cloth and let it dry overnight.
A quicker less expensive technique that lets beautiful old wood look like beautiful old wood.
Begin the restoration of your wood furniture with a thorough cleaning.
Apply a gel stain over the old finish to restore missing color.
Use a soft cloth to work gel stain into the furniture if the old stain has worn off or faded.
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If working indoors protect the floors and any furniture nearby and ensure good ventilation.
Use an electric sander if you have one to make the job go by quicker.
Prepare for stripping back stripping furniture is messy but key to wood restoration so work outside if possible.
Work with the grain and rub the surface of the old wood furniture.