Decks vs. Furniture

[RyanH 14]

I've read about how wonderful the specialty chemicals for stripping stain from decks are. Are they equally suitable for furniture? I'm wondering if I can strip stained antique furniture with good results (sanding and touching up afterwards, of course). Using the paint thinners and volatile strippers is such a nasty mess that if I can use other methods I'd love too. Anyone every tried or seen this?

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Depends on what is on the furniture....you can use the same things... is this indoor or outdoor furniture though?

Beth

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

You can use them on the indoor type furniture to strip and neutralize.

I would not recommend using a pressure washer in the process though.

Scrape off the old finish once it is emulsified and discard, then rinse and neutralize and rinse well. Let dry for about 2 weeks. Sand with 120-160 grit paper. Use linseed oil to moisturize the wood. Then apply your stain, then the varnish. There are drying periods between them according to label directions of the product being used.

This is just a cursory overview of the process though.

There may be additional steps necessary that are determined by the type of wood being restored. Maple, Cherry, Walnut and Mahogany are the most difficult. Oak, Beech, Pine (various), Cedar, Rosewood, and some softer woods are easier.

Have fun

Rod~