Question:any Ideas on Refinishing Old Knotty Pine Woodwork? No Paint.
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Z on Aug 28, 2013Can you share photos please? What type of finish is on them now?Helpful Reply
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Susan Bechamp on Oct 30, 201550 years ago, shellac was a common finish on pine paneling, kitchen cabinets and other wooden furniture. It comes in a variety of colors from clear to yellow to orange to red. Made from the secretions of the lac beetle, Pick a inconspicuous spot and rub it with denatured alcohol. If it is shellac, it will start to liquefy and dissolve . To remove the shellac follow these tips http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Shellac To learn more about shellac, google it. Wikipedia has a good article on it.Helpful Reply
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Jemommy on Jan 17, 2016Took me a long time to check back- seems like the advice would have been just what we needed. Unfortunately we no longer have the house with that woodwork.Helpful Reply
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