Thread: How do I sand and finish pine

unless the scratches are quite deep i would try to use some fine steel wool (0000) and some wax to polish it. this will go a long way to hiding a lot of the scratches. this will save a lot of time for you too.antique dealers will tell you that a piece of furniture is worth more complete with scratches and dents than if it is was sanded back, they only add to the history of the piece.

Originally Posted by leawaz

I am after some help. I have purchased a Heirloom cot which is made from pine and lightly stained. It has quite a few scratches which I am wanted to fix. My question is how do I sand it back and get the right lacquer to finish it off?

I would appreciate some help... thanks.... mum to be...

What do you mean by "heirloom"? If it is say more than 100 years old and safe and functional you may be better off just lightly cleaning it and leaving its age patina (including scratches) as is.

Cheers

I agree. I would be reluctant to touch it with sandpaper because pine changes colour as it ages and that mixed with stain could cause to be become blotchy with a new finish. You would also find it hard to match the stain colour as well.

If the scratches are really deep, you may be able to use a repair wax that comes in different colours from good paint shops. It's just smeared in with a slighty heated putty knife. It can also be mixed to change the colour (lighter/darker) to suit the piece.

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I have used these products in the past and the ability to match colours is only limited to your imagination. They do exactly what they are supposed to do.

Hope this helps

Robert

What the other have already said. plus - You could try using a polish reviver as they can be a real life saver sometimes. A polish reviver will in general 'hide' or make scratches visually 'dissappear' and be a whole lot less work than sanding back something like a cot, which junior will only chew on and poo in and throw up on at some stage anyway (if not all at once).

As you are a mum to be, you sould make sure you wear adequate protection from dust and or chemicals if you are planning on doing it yourself. as Inhaled dust from wood/finishes and or absorbed chemicals could have who knows what effects on unborn bub, best not to risk anything.

Regards,
Steve