Scrape down to the wood.
Restoring old wood trim.
Scrape and sand badly damaged areas.
Soften old paint along the edges of trim and stained baseboards with alcohol.
Strip the old finish.
It may appear to stain the wood darker but it s actually a restoration of the healthier natural color.
How to refinish woodwork test the finish.
Thomas assesses the finish on an inconspicuous area such as a door edge below by rubbing it with.
Sometimes paint from previous paint jobs will get spattered on the.
Scrape away badly weathered finish.
Renew dull trim in one weekend.
Start with a thorough cleaning.
Restoring wood trim finish without stripping restoring wood trim finish without stripping.
Coconut oil not only rehydrates your wood but also restores your wood s natural color and soft glow.
In many cases these windows have been in service for over a hundred years with much of their deterioration resulting directly from a lack of maintenance.
A carbide paint scraper removes the old.
Using a wide natural bristle brush thomas paints on a thick coat of commercial stripper then.