Guidelines to restore your antique furniture

If you are looking to restore your antique furniture and bring back that old, vintage shine, here is a quick step-by-step Furniture Restoration process to follow. Stripping back Stripping furniture can be messy, so try working outside, if possible. If you work indoors, protect any nearby floor and furniture. And, to prevent damage to the body of the piece, cover it with plastic with only the top uncovered, and liberally apply the stripper. Let the layers dissolve Once you apply the stripper, wait for fifteen to thirty minutes until the coating is dissolved. If the stripper has not removed all the layers, try spreading the paste. Neutralise the stripper Before applying any chemical, neutralise the wood by soaking a wood with a pad of steel in white spirit. Also, be sure to read the label before using any chemicals on furniture. Clean off the table After applying the stripper, wipe away the residue with cotton rags and leave for one day. In the meantime, clean away...