2006-11-10 09:57:19 · 16 answers · asked by flex 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Get a real wax like Butcher Block brand and follow the directions on its can. They involve doing a LOT of buffing with a soft cloth. Do several coats for a deep shine.
2006-11-10 10:00:39 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First sand off the table only sanding along the grain of the wood, make the last sanding with a fine paper then brush off all dust...
Roast a chicken and use the grease produced to coat the wooden table, give it several giood thick coats...
Again using fine paper sand things down following the wood grain. (NEVER sand across the grain as you will make marks that take ages to remove.)
When you have reached a nice shiny finish paint on several coats of light varnish, sanding lightly between applications. Try to use the same paper as the grains get clodded up with dust, the paper gets smoother and doesn't scratch.
The lord of the manor threw bits of skin and bone over his shoulder for the dogs, this transferred grease onto the wooden linings of the walls. Trying to rub off the stains gave a handsome polish. This was refined into what is known as French Polishing.
This will take most of the winter, think about having it done by a professional.
2006-11-11 10:56:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easy steps could be; paste wax, lemon oil ( weekly). If you need to clean and polishes you need to go to a GOOD Ma and Pa hardware store. Formby's make a good product line.
2006-11-10 14:02:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bees wax..buy it from the shoe meders or DIY stores..then buff the table & chairs, leave for 15 mins & buff it off with a clean cloth, it will not only make it gleam but fill in the scratches too. x
2006-11-14 02:41:43 · answer #4 · answered by Kerry A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't like most of the spray waxes now because they have added a 'cleaning' agent which nearly destroyed the finish on my antique table. However, Formby's spray wax with Almond Oil is doing a great job now and it smells wonderful.
2006-11-10 10:03:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they are untreated and un varnished the cheepist i can recomend is Saddle Soap, it contains 3 forms of wax
2006-11-10 14:44:15 · answer #6 · answered by El Lobo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Lord Sheraton pure beeswax balsam - smells lovely and gives a lovely shine - get it from Tesco's
2006-11-10 23:48:50 · answer #7 · answered by barmyberni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lemon oil. It's cheap and penetrates the wood giving it moisture so it doesn't crack in the future.You can find it in the grocery store in the cleaning isle. It gives a nice shine too.
2006-11-10 10:04:33 · answer #8 · answered by k h 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you need to use a polishing compound to remove small scratches and wax,etc. then use a paste wax to bring out the max. luster.
2006-11-10 10:17:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fine grade wire wool and carnuba wax
2006-11-10 09:59:02 · answer #10 · answered by banditblue1200 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋