Thread: Remove & Apply

Originally Posted by philjarrah

G'Day Folks,
I'm so new that the woods still growing.
Two problems.
1) Bed room suite 1982 ex Wellington N.Z. Solid timber believed to be "Black Beech". Wish to remove finish and stain. It's currently a low sheen finish. Used a varnish/paint remover on a small section. It worked but dried very quickly and did not bubble, as it did when applied to polyurethane.

Try another off the shelf striper if that doesn't do the job you could try caustic soda or just get stuck into it with the sander.

Not sure what the finish is. Is there an alternative remover that I can try instead of the above. I have heard rumors of home made concoctions.
2) Will stain with Wattyl pro. and then a satin poly.
My finish has improved over the years. Years ago I shook the can to mix, just could not understand the beautiful bubble effect.
Seen so much of discussion on Minwax that I managed to find a can.
Where do I get lint free cloth etc to apply, does it have a name?

If my rag bag doesn't have any lint free type cloth in it, I generaly go to my underclosths draw open up and take out my most shaby singlet and hey presto you're away. Just any tee shirt type/ singlet material, not you girls mohair cardy or crochered bikini.

Would any of the other normal poly's products produce a better finish with a brush?

Not sure if you can brush minwax (follow the instructions on the can) but if you can or want to brush it I usually use the Selleys Spirit top of the line brushes they don't loose any hair although my brother in law swears about these fantastic new brushes with blue bristles.
If so which and any particular type of brush?
Thanks folks.
PS Can I use a "polish" on top of the poly to improve the finish?

If you do it right you shouldn't need anything else. Good luck