Refinishing Old Furniture

Fill a regular surface hole just fill with a putty stick, then use a stain stick to correct the color.

Master upholsterer Dave Ross explains how to refinish old and damaged wooden furniture.

To repair a hole in detail work, use auto-body putty. Once it has hardened, you will be able to shape it with a sharp blade.
Easily repair an area in which the finish is bubbling or crumbling off by first sanding off the old stain, then applying lacquer thinner to a rag and cleaning the surface. Once clean, you can restrain it by spraying an aerosol stain onto a rag and wiping that over the area. This technique is also good for nooks and small areas.
After you have stained it, you will want to protect it with a varnish.
Wax crayons can also be used as a make shift putty if you can't match the color with store-bought ones.

Guests
Dave Ross
Master Upholsterer / Upholstery Shop Owner, David's Upholstery
Phone: 715-392-9475
Fax: 715-392-1608
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