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how to finish/maintain oak desk - have read old posts & still need help
3:43 PM 01/11/2013
Brooklyn, NY
I have a roll-top desk that has been sitting for decades in a very dry climate and had no maintenance done other than very occasionnal dry dusting. Has very little original finish left and is extremely dry. Although many say not to oil as it will attract dust, it just looks and feels so dry, that it looks "uncomfortable". Thinking that some type of oil then a liquid wax, or even some type of varnish might be best. Need specific brands recommended. Don't have time or $ to do "best" type of finish. Here are some sites for products others have recommended. Does anyone know anything about these products (there are other products on some of these sites other than on the page listed)? Also, it seems that dry dusting is best for maintenance, with occasional use of a polish. What polish (I think it depends on final finish)?
http://www.osmona.com/interior...
http://faseeds.com/online-stor...
http://www.thefurnitureconnois...
http://www.hfstaples.com/Pages...
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Prospect Lefferts Gardens, NY
I've had very good results with Scott's Liquid Gold, which is very easy to apply. IMO it's a good thing to try first. If that doesn't do what you want you could try Howard's Restore a Finish, in an appropriate color.
6:29 PM 01/11/2013 | 0 Votes
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Brooklyn, NY
Thanks, bobmarvin. what's that product you've recommended before for refreshing the finish on a wood floor?
10:17 PM 01/11/2013
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I've been using Scotts Liquid Gold and Howards Restore a Finish for over 35 years. May i suggest lightly using a 0000 steelwool to apply either if the finish is really worn.
9:28 PM 01/12/2013
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Bedford Stuyvesant, NY
The wood floor finish is Rejuvenate. It's a form of polyurethane, so probably not ideal for a desk, but I've had good results so far with it on floors. (I wasn't around long enough to see how it held up, but it seemed to do the trick nicely when I applied it.)
12:12 AM 01/12/2013 | 0 Votes
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Prospect Lefferts Gardens, NY
Right, thats it. A coat lasts several years on my parquet floors. It is NOT intended for furniture.
12:25 AM 01/12/2013
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Bedford Stuyvesant, NY
Any lemon oil based formula would work too. A good hardware store will have at least 4-5 different things thatnwould work that will be pil based. Rub them on then rub any excess off afterwards. Dont use permanet finishes like polyutethane or shellacs or stains with polyurethane.
8:56 AM 01/12/2013 | 0 Votes
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Bedford Stuyvesant, NY
Even A spray furniture polish from the grocery store is likely to bring back most of whatsnleft of the finish. Ifmits really dirty use TSP or somethingmelse to clean it first and then let it dry thoroughly
8:58 AM 01/12/2013
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Prospect Lefferts Gardens, NY
Liquid Gold is just one of "at least 4-5 different things that...would work." I'm sure there are many similar products; this is just one that I've found to be really good.
6:53 PM 01/12/2013
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Brooklyn, NY
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Prospect Lefferts Gardens, NY
AND each "pro" would probably recommend a different "best". I've long since given up on the "best" of anything and learned to settle for merely "excellent"--far less frustrating!
6:56 PM 01/12/2013
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Park Slope, NY
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Prospect Lefferts Gardens, NY
I've used a LOT of Minwax Antique Oil Finish over the years, but only on furniture I've stripped [for which it works very well, especially on oak]; can it be used over existing finishes?
1:51 PM 01/13/2013
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