Adding a lime finish to your furniture can make it look more beautiful.If you want to remove lacquer from the wood, use furniture stripper.Sand the surface after repairing any holes.If you want the grain pattern to be more pronounced, you can apply liming wax with a cloth or a knife.If you want to see the beautiful lime finish on your oak, clean off excess wax.
Step 1: Keep your eyes and hands out of the way.
Underneath the oak piece you will be working on, place a newspaper or cloth on the floor.You should wear protective goggles to protect your eyes from the chemicals in the furniture stripper.Gloves should be used to protect your hands.It is possible to apply the chemical stripper outdoors.If you do it indoors, open as many doors and windows as possible.
Step 2: Put furniture stripper on.
You can use a large paintbrush to apply a paste furniture stripper.Apply an even coat to the entire surface from the top down.If you have hard to reach spots, try using a small amount of liquid furniture stripper.If furniture strippers get onto your skin, stop working and wash it off with clean water.
Step 3: The furniture stripper should be sitting.
How long to leave the chemical stripper on your oak item is dictated by the manufacturer.It is recommended that furniture stripping products be left on for 30 minutes.The wood could be damaged if the product is left on too long.
Step 4: Put a knife in the paste.
The knife should be inserted into the paste.If you want your knife to go through the wood, begin removing it.Remove as much paste as you can.To remove stubborn bits of the paste, soak a piece of medium-grade steel wool in the chemical stripper.
Step 5: The wood needs to be washed.
Water is used to wash away the chemicals from the wood.To wipe down a wood item, fill a bucket with warm water and use a clean cloth.Allow it to dry for a while.
Step 6: If there are holes in the wood, repair them.
If you want to apply a lime finish to your oak, make sure to fill in any holes or gaps with wood filler.If you want to fill in holes above the surface, use a putty knife.If you want to even out the bumps, use a piece of coarse sandpaper.
Step 7: The wood grain is raised.
The bronze brush is available at hardware stores and can be used to rub the wood.To avoid scratches or marks, be sure to move in the direction of the grain.The oak may be harmed by using a steel brush.
Step 8: Dust the wood after you vacuum it.
sawdust and other debris can be removed with a handheld vacuum.Ensure that all the fragments are removed by cleaning the floor and surround area.After vacuuming, wipe down the surface of the wood with a tack cloth.
Step 9: The wood should be wiped with lime wax.
Purchase lime wax at your local hardware store and apply it to your oak wood item.To get a textured look, wipe in the direction of the grain and press the wax into it.It's important to cover the entire surface of the wood.
Step 10: The wax should be pushed into the grain by a plastic knife.
The lime wax can be pushed into the grooves of the wood with a plastic knife.Pull the knife away to smooth the surface after pressing the wax into the grooves.The oak's surface could be damaged by using a metal knife.
Step 11: The surface of the wood needs to be cleaned and buff.
Remove excess wax with a knife.To clean the surface of the wood, use a clean cloth.The cloth should leave the wax in the grains of the wood.It is possible to remove stubborn wax from the wood surface.