How To Rehydrate Wood Furniture: 6 Easy Steps & Tips


6 Easy Steps And Tips Of Rehydrating The Wood Furniture

If you have the wood furniture that is sitting in storage or any piece purchased from the thrift-store want to restore it, the best way to rehydrate it is to use the wood cleaner and the furniture oil. As the wood ages, its pores will open and the natural oils dissipate, resulting in drying it out. The proper step by step procedure for rehydrating wood furniture is shown below:
  1. Cleaning: Begin the rehydrating process of the wood furniture with a thorough cleaning. Simply apply a bit of the wood cleaner on the fine-grade steel wool. Work in the direction of the grains, and then start rubbing the surface of the wood furniture with the steel wool. It is advisable to not apply too much pressure as this could remove the finish or stain. After that wipe away all the loosened dirt as well as the grime with the help of a clean cloth, and allow the piece to dry completely.
  2. Furniture Oil: After the above step is done then take a soft cloth and saturate it with furniture oil. Rub in the directions of the grains to apply the furniture oil. Fold the cloth and then apply the oil to an edge for getting into the detailed crevices on the wood if there is any. Thoroughly cover all the area of wood furniture with oil.
  3. Soak Overnight: Leave the piece to soak for an overnight as this will help to hydrate the wood if it is extremely dry. After applying the oil to the entire piece, now it is ready to be used or choose simply follow the next steps, for added protection..
  4. Clean Steel Wool: Rub the piece of the furniture with clean steel wool again in the direction of the grains. This will help to remove any of the high spots and will prepare the wood for the next step.
  5. Seal Coat: In order to keep the furniture hydrated then add a seal coat, if desired. Apply the tung oil which is also known as China wood oil on the surface of the furniture, in the pattern of the wood grain. After the tung oil dries, it will harden and will provide a plastic-like coat on the wood furniture.
  6. Polish: Finally polish the furniture using wax, but it is important to thoroughly buff all the polish after the application is done. The best approach is to work in small sections, with the grain.

Important Tips

  • The regular polishing of the wood with the furniture oil will help to keep it well hydrated and looking good.
  • Some of the tung oils contain the additional chemicals that will cause it to dry faster with exposure to air. However, the natural tung oil can take up to six hours to dry.
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