It was once a dark walnut colored wood and now it's been painted thickly dark green. I just want it back the way it was. Is there a product or should I just sand it?
2007-03-08 02:54:03 · 5 answers · asked by jennyfurr1985 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Yes you can restore it!!! It can be very messy though. You need to get a stripping chemical called ZIP STRIP. WEAR RUBBER GLOVES when you use this product. once that you strip the desk you then need to patiently sand it. It's a labor of love.
2007-03-08 03:03:33 · answer #1 · answered by James L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most any color would look OK in my opinion. You might try a medium tan color, like wheat or khaki? A soft green or blue would be pretty also. Even a buttery yellow. Woodwork kind of blends into the room, so really the possibilities are limitless. Congrats on your new home and good luck decorating!
2016-03-16 07:13:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
paint stripper is a better option than sandpaper you will be able to get chemical free paint stripper for wood and then get you're self some oil any will do personally i use sunflower oil it is very good
2007-03-08 03:01:49 · answer #3 · answered by Bertie D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Naval Jelly stripper. Wipe it on, wipe it off. Wear gloves. Then....use a tung or linseed oil. Did this on an old desk i have and it looks fantasic! and for goodness sakes, DONT sand it!
2007-03-08 02:58:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm with Ray and James.
2007-03-08 10:18:39 · answer #5 · answered by ask this dummy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
clean it
apply some stain
so you will have to re-paint it!
2007-03-08 03:01:39 · answer #6 · answered by Vlado 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋