Refinishing an old solid timber wardrobe HELP!
Hi all,
This is my first post so please be kind...
I am restoring an old solid timber wardrobe which was my fathers.
(he used to use it to house his garden implements...)
It is solid wood....could be oak or someone said teak? It is HEAVY
(i will post pics) it is a beautiful golden colour
The back is tongue and groove and so is the floor...
I have sanded some of it but it has some warping in the solid timber doors.
It lived in a shed and has water stains down the doors and some serious water damage to the top....
Any tips on restoring it? how do i straighten the doors?
Thanks for your help
Andrew
Here is a pic or 2 of the timber....also how to re-finish?
Any hints on unwarping this vintage timber?
This is the door. i have sanded nearly all the watermarks off...
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And another panel that goes between the doors.
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What kind of timber is it?
Also any ideas on how to re-finish? oil? clear laquer?
Thanks
Andrew
Thanks for the wood info, here are a few pics of the wood with shellac
Hi there, i sanded and sanded and sanded.....
I then got some shellac (orange) and rubbed it in....
It does have the colour of the teak in your pic ubeaut.
It has a few burls is this consistent with teak?
Here is the result...with only 2 coats....
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The wood is beautiful golden colour in the light...
(Just seeing it glow in the light is awesome, I love working with good wood!)
Thanks all, any more tips?
Especially with re-doweling?