Re-finishing a dresser

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Re-finishing a dresser

Postby Louis1984 » Tue Oct 06, 2015 6:38 pm

We have a 70's style dresser, made with veneered ply no doubt that has seen better days. I want to sand it back (carefully) and re-finish it. What would be the best thing to use? Being a joinery shop and not a cabinet maker, my knowledge of finishing products is limited to say the least. We just Osmo the crap out of everything....

I presume there are people who have done similar...

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Re: Re-finishing a dresser

Postby tusses » Tue Oct 06, 2015 7:53 pm

photos ?

how bad is it ?

sometimes a clean and oil is all that's needed
Sometimes stain
bad scratches .. filler sicks ?

do you want it to look "new" again ? etc etc.

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Re: Re-finishing a dresser

Postby Louis1984 » Wed Oct 07, 2015 5:17 am

Yes I suppose it was a bit vague.

It's not bad at all, just a little sun bleached with water marks and a glass ring or two.

Yes I would like it to look new again. I suppose its best to rub back, stain it a slightly darker colour and then a protective finish. But what finish?

Hardwood oil, PU, shellac? I suppose the choice is mine!


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