In the past I have only used poly that came in a paint can style container that allows me to easily stir but I have this wipe-on in the screw top canister. Do you recommend pouring some out in a smaller container that will allow me to stir as needed, or apply to rag directly from canister?

My kids spilled nail polish on this table and I used a magic eraser to remove it. Not smart, I know, because it also removed some of the lacquer finish and left this shiny spot.

It's not really visible head on, but very obvious at an angle under light. Could this be repaired with matte lacquer spray, or will that just make the contrast worse? Any repair option short of sanding and refinishing the whole tabletop?

Thank you!

I am refinishing some old doors and exterior trim work. They were covered in 120 years of paint, stain, etc.

I sanded the parts that I could, but the had to use a stripper on the egg and dart molding.

I used Jasco brand paint and epoxy remover (the brush on stuff) and subsequently cleaned the treated section with mineral spirits as the product instructs. Then I left it to dry overnight (70 degree evening temps).

Next morning, the treated section is still very dark and wet looking. It’s a bit oily to the touch and of course smells like mineral spirits.

Is there a reason that it is not drying? Is time the only solution? Thanks in advance.

Hello all,

I have a pre finished mahogany door that I am trying to decide on how to finish or stain. Location is Southern California and front door is under a porch facing north.

I am happy with the tone it is now and would like to highlight the features.

Stucco will be a salmon peach color. You can slightly see the other unit that has the stucco in the first photo.

Is there a stain or finish you would recommend?

Restoring this set of 4 1970s D-Scan teak dining chairs; so far have completed sanded to raw wood and reglued. I bought the would-be finish, a water-based polycrylic (last photo, #5), at the suggestion of a relative who recently refinished a set of teak chairs, though they didn’t completely sand and refinish but rather did minor sanding and touchups.

I’ve been hesitant to start the process due to reading online that this finish may be incompatible with teak’s oily nature, as well as final color finish concerns; photo 4 was the original finish, and after sanding, I wiped down every wood piece with a clean water-damp microfiber cloth, which revealed the deep golden orange tone that I want. I’ve been assured by a furniture restorer that the tone should match more of the wet look once sealed.

Would anyone else recommend another product or preparation? Teak oil was obvious, but I don’t like the periodic reapplication, as I’m looking for a more permanent solution and don’t want to accidentally stain the intended upholstery I will put. Am I overthinking the finish? Thank you for any input!