Help with refinish/recondition a Tiger Oak antique buffet, please.
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James gyorko on Mar 31, 2015@ijensen I would recommend using Minwax and applying with fingers over small areas at a timeHelpful Reply
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Gloria tulip on Apr 01, 2015Do you not have a picture? A furniture restorer told me to never use oil as a refinisher. Always use shellac, lacquer or varnish.Helpful Reply
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9530106 on Apr 03, 2015I have always used tung oil, because I prefer a hand-rubbed look, but recently started using Watco Danish oil. It really works nicely, as it is not sticky, and absorbs into the wood and conditions it. It comes in natural and other colors, and is so easy to use.Helpful Reply
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Gloria tulip on Apr 04, 2015I like the tung oil finish and it is easier to use than lacquer and shellac. The restorer who informed me never to use oil as a refinisher of antiques believes the beauty/value of the antique is better preserved with lacquer, shellac or varnish. My old antique bed featured here is done in Formby's tung oil. I am very happy with it. I have done several pieces of furniture in tung oil and they have held up quite well, at least for 15 years or more. The other methods may be better for truly long period of time. Thanks for info about Watco Good luck with your project.Helpful Reply
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Ijensen on Apr 15, 2015Thanks so much for all the suggestions!!! I love the idea of the tung oil and need to get some. This is how it turned out...:)Helpful Reply
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Ijensen on Apr 15, 2015I actually purchase the top part separate from the buffet...and love the look.Helpful Reply
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