You can use a stiff-bristled scrub brush to remove varnish from fancy, curved details. Some of the stain may linger after scraping. To remove it, dampen a soft, fine-grade steel-wool pad with more paint stripper and rub it against the wood, following the wood grain, then wipe off the softened stain with a rag
Citristrip is a good product and wrapping plastic wrap around the wood while it sits is supposed to help increase its effects to remove varnish . Stain sinks into the wood . You can sand it, but beyond removing several layers of the wood (and you may still not get it all) you might want to consider using a primer and then painting over it.
Any good remover available at HD, Lowes or Ace should work. Be sure you use removers in a well ventilated area. This is the time to "stop in" at your local antique store where furniture is refinished and ask questions.
I use an orbital sander for flat areas. For legs and detailed areas I use Citristrip. Just know going into the project that it's a big job and messy! Good luck!
Every time I clean my mirrors, they end up having tons of streaks and almost look worse than before I started. What could I use to clean them that won't leave streaks...
See more
Hello - First of all, thank you in advance for your help. I have a beautiful white wood dresser from Ethan Allen and made the mistake of placing a circular planter o...
See more
You can use a stiff-bristled scrub brush to remove varnish from fancy, curved details. Some of the stain may linger after scraping. To remove it, dampen a soft, fine-grade steel-wool pad with more paint stripper and rub it against the wood, following the wood grain, then wipe off the softened stain with a rag
they sell spray on stripper.
Citristrip is a good product and wrapping plastic wrap around the wood while it sits is supposed to help increase its effects to remove varnish . Stain sinks into the wood . You can sand it, but beyond removing several layers of the wood (and you may still not get it all) you might want to consider using a primer and then painting over it.
Any good remover available at HD, Lowes or Ace should work. Be sure you use removers in a well ventilated area. This is the time to "stop in" at your local antique store where furniture is refinished and ask questions.
I use an orbital sander for flat areas. For legs and detailed areas I use Citristrip. Just know going into the project that it's a big job and messy! Good luck!