General Overview
Varnishing furniture is always best to give furniture lustrous look and make it durable too. Before varnish, it is always advisable for sanding to make the surface even and to get the desired results.
How To Re-Apply Varnish On Old Wood Furniture?
The steps to varnish the old furniture piece are mentioned below:
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Prepare Furniture: Sand the old furniture piece using grain sandpaper to smooth the rough edges.
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Remove Dust: Remove the dust and dirt using a damp cloth and check if the surface has properly softened.
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Apply Varnish: Shake varnish well before application and pour it paint bucket. Now Apply the varnish in straight strokes and cover the furniture entirely.
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Second Coat: Repeat the varnish for the second time once the first coat is completely dry. Make sure to apply the even tones without dripping.
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Fix Patches: Once the varnish is dried completely check for the small patches. If any patch is left apply a small amount of the varnish by pouring it on the cloth. Pour the small amount varnish on the cloth and rub on the patches smoothly.
Teak
The various steps to varnish the teak furniture include:
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Preparing Furniture: Clean the furniture properly and make it free from dirt and grime. This can be done using simple detergent water. Clean the furniture using soapy water and follow up by the soft scrubbing until it cleans entirely.
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Dry: Once cleaned allow the furniture dry completely.
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Sanding: Use fine-grit sandpaper to sand the furniture but the process must be done in the direction of the grains. Ensure to sand the process very smoothly.
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Varnishing: Once the sanding process is done clean away the dirt and sanding residue using a soft brush. Now apply the Oil-based polyurethane yacht on the teak furniture to give it the high-quality lustrous finish.
What Is The Way To Remove Varnish from Wood Furniture?
The quickest way to remove varnish from the wooden furniture includes:
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Turpentine: Dip the cloth into the turpentine and rub it over the varnish to remove any sticky residue like wax layer.
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Denatured Alcohol And Lacquer Thinner: Add equal amounts of both Denatured Alcohol And Lacquer Thinner and apply the solution over the furniture piece using a paint brush.
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Scrubbing: Use steel wool for scrubbing the old varnish in circular directions. If the extra thinner remains remove it using cloth.
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Examine: Examine the furniture if all the varnish has been removed if not repeat the process till satisfactory results are achieved.