Wood Trim Refinish Job
05-08-13, 08:48 AM
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Wood Trim Refinish Job
As I stated in a previous post, my wood trim is a mess from lack of care from the previous owner, moisture, and sunlight. I was given recommondations on what to do and was asked to post my attempt to make them presentable again so here I post. These wood pieces were taken out an SC from a pick a part place. My wood trim is actually far worse than these. I was told to start with sanding with 1000 grit sandpaper being very careful not to go too fast seeing that the the veneer is only 1/32nd of an inch thick.
05-08-13, 08:52 AM
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OK, after 10 minites and two sheets of 1000 grit sandpaper, I've made NO progress. I might as well have been using notebook paper. I'm going to get the next 2 higher grits tonight and try again
05-08-13, 12:28 PM
#5
Once you've sanded it down to the wood you should be able to apply a clear finish to give it the smooth and shiny look. If there's still finish on the wood you could try using chemical strippers or heat to remove the coating. You could use exterior wood polyurethane gloss finish, that'd protect the wood from UV rays and give it the glossy look it originally had.
Last edited by Boxxx; 05-08-13 at 12:34 PM.
05-08-13, 04:07 PM
#7
1000 grit wont do anything, also you dont need to sand down to the bare wood, in fact that the last thing you want to do.
Sand it with 320 grit, then go to 400, then spray it with a good quality lacquer based clear coat.
Your moisture marks should be gone and it will be back to new(pending you do a good job lol)
Sand it with 320 grit, then go to 400, then spray it with a good quality lacquer based clear coat.
Your moisture marks should be gone and it will be back to new(pending you do a good job lol)
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05-08-13, 05:17 PM
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The original finish is polyurethane varnish. The best bet to remove the old finish is probably varnish remover and steel wool. Using steel wool will allow it to conform to the compound curves and less the change of going thru the veneer.
Once the finish is removed and sanded smooth, you might choose to bleach the wood, finish sand smooth again, and then apply a stain. This will allow all the pieces to have the same color when done. Looks like you have multiple colors now.
I personally wouldn't put lacquer on top of any residual varnish. I'd stick with polyurethane varnish.
Once the finish is removed and sanded smooth, you might choose to bleach the wood, finish sand smooth again, and then apply a stain. This will allow all the pieces to have the same color when done. Looks like you have multiple colors now.
I personally wouldn't put lacquer on top of any residual varnish. I'd stick with polyurethane varnish.
05-08-13, 05:29 PM
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In my previous post about the wood trim problem, someone stated that they tryed using varnish remover and a different remover and it didn't even touch the old finish.
05-08-13, 09:05 PM
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So I went and bought 3M 150 FINE grit sandpaper. Worked great! Did about 20 swipes, wiped away the dust with a rag, and just repeated until I got down to wood. It took about 5 minutes with the 150 grit, then went at it with the 1000 grit to smooth it out. As you can see in the photo, I have to be careful around the corners as I went through the veneer in that little spot but.........
05-08-13, 09:08 PM
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using a some brown paint mixed with just a little black paint, dabed on with a fine brush, tou have to look very closely to tell there is any difference between the wood and the touch up. I sanded with the 1000 grit after I took the picture, it blended perfectly. Now I just have to repeat 6 times.
Last edited by Ozzzzy; 05-08-13 at 09:18 PM.