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14th October 2011, 11:32 PM #1
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Finishing a 200 year old table top
I am in the process of refinishing a 200 year old pine table top. I want to achive a very dull but durable finish to the top. I have always used a satin finish in the past but am not sure that will be dull enough. Any products that anyone may have used or techniques would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Bob
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15th October 2011, 09:47 AM #2
So do you want to "restore" or just "wack a finish on it"! 200 years old probably means it was shellacked and waxed!
Probably not satin pollyurathane varnish!
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15th October 2011, 01:04 PM #3
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200 year old door
I have already stripped the old paint and finish off the door. I would now like to stain and seal the wood so I can use it for a dining room table. I have been tole that there is a Maloof's finish that might be what I'm looking for but I am looking for someone that has tried this or some other product that will give me a finish that is not shiny.
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15th October 2011, 02:39 PM #4anne-maria.
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15th October 2011, 03:37 PM #5
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Danish Oil finish is my suggestion
regards,
Dengy
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16th October 2011, 02:28 AM #6
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Thank you both for your assistance!
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18th October 2011, 12:06 PM #7
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Hello Bob,
Danish oil would be the go, and if it comes up too glossy, then rub it down with fine steel wool.
Richard B.
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