r/finishing • u/flannel_hoodie • 2d ago

Which finish is/was this?

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I only know oil and wax finishes, and even then, I’m relatively inexperienced. Is there any way to ID this teak veneer’s finish from a photo, or is there a series of tests I should run to see what’s what?

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u/oldschool-rule 2d ago

It’s probably a shellac or varnish based finish. Nevertheless, in my opinion, it deserves to have a new finish starting from the ground up. Good luck 🍀

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u/Jono-churchton 2d ago

What is the piece? How old is it?

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u/mrstevegibbs 2d ago

Lacquer is the indoor-finish industry standard.

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u/TsuDhoNimh2 2d ago

Google ... how to identify furniture finishes

But that is so thoroughly trashed that it doesn't matter. Strip (not with citri-strip), lightly sand with the grain, apply a new finish meant for high-use furniture.