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  1. 24th October 2013, 09:24 AM #1
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    I have been restoring my grandmothers 1930's Art Deco hoop table that had been painted white. When I was removing the paint to my delight I found the top was parquet, I am using shellac for the base but I don't know what varnish to use on the parquet in the parquet top, I was thinking of the glass finish.
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    IMO the 'glass finish' looks aweful. I'd much prefer shellac and wax or a wipe on poly for durability. I've been using a home made WOP mix. 1/3 Poly, 1/3 BLO and 1/3 Turps. I add a bit more poly for a surface that may get bashed a bit.
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    Why not just stick with shellac that was what it most likely had on it i n the first place.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fineboxes View Post
    Why not just stick with shellac that was what it most likely had on it i n the first place.

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    Absolutely.
    Shellac was/is used because, among other things, it can easily be repaired when it wears or is damaged. Also, it's easy to do, and you have some control over the lustre of the finish, from satin up to french polished.
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  6. 24th October 2013, 01:31 PM #5
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    Thanks for the advice. I know it's crazy I just don't want to let the piece down, so shellac all over it is. I have uploaded a couple of pic of it after I had removed all the paint.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lionroar73 View Post
    Thanks for the advice. I know it's crazy I just don't want to let the piece down, so shellac all over it is. I have uploaded a couple of pic of it after I had removed all the paint.
    Wow. Whoever painted over that needs a good kick you-know-where.

    My vote is for shellac too.
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  8. 24th October 2013, 03:16 PM #7
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    Default If I find out who painted it...

    I'll "shabby chic" them them all over with some kind of large workshop implement...
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    That is a nice example of its era. Looks like you've done a pretty careful job of stripping the paint. I'd suggest you get a copy of 'The Polishers Handbook' by the forum sponsor. It will tell you how to get the glossy shellac finish that the table would have originally had.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hermit View Post
    Wow. Whoever painted over that needs a good kick you-know-where.
    Funny,they were my thoughts exactly when I saw the pics too.
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    I'll "shabby chic" them them all over with some kind of large workshop implement...
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  12. 26th October 2013, 12:04 PM #11
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    Most of us would kill for a piece like that!!

    Beautiful job on the stripping!!!

    NOW - GO THE SHELLAC!!!
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