Black & Decker Finishing & Refinishing Wood: Techniques & Projects for Fine Wood Finishes

148 Pages·2006·49.784 MB·English

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Finishing
& Refinishing
Wood
Techniques & Projects for
Fine Wood Finishes
CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Evaluating & Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Evaluating Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Why Refinish? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Evaluating Wood Floors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Refinishing Wood:
Evaluating Woodwork. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
A Step-by-step Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Identifying Old Finishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Selecting a New Finish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. 24
Tools for Finishing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Safety, Cleanup & Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Refinishing Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Case Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Removing Old Finishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Rocking Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Making Basic Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Sewing Machine Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Preparing for the Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Dining Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Coloring Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Reproduction Mission Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Painting Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Chest of Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Applying Topcoats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Frame-and-panel Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Hardware & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Cedar Chest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Antique Mantel Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Tip-Top Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Music Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Antique Radio Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Double-hung Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Woodwork & Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Wood Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
School Desks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Maintenance & Quick Fixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
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Introduction
A
n old rocking chair, a well-used cedar As a special bonus, Finishing & Refinishing Wood
chest, a hardwood floor that has lost its lus- contains a section featuring 15 separate case studies
ter—anywhere you look around your home, you are that take the mystery out of refinishing. The section
likely to find a potential refinishing project. But even leads you step-by-step through the refinishing
the most ardent do-it-yourselfers often draw the line process, providing insight into the decisions that
at refinishing. They have a vision of refinishing that is make any project a success. You will find clear ex-
filled with messy, harsh chemicals and endless sand- amples addressing the same challenges you are
ing and scraping. In reality, refinishing and finishing facing—and offering solutions for meeting those
wood is a manageable process that can yield profes- challenges.
sional-quality results with surprisingly little mess and
fuss if you use the right tools and techniques. From cleaning a dirty wax finish, to repairing, strip-
ping, sanding, and refinishing an old piece of furni-
Refinishing furniture is an adventure. It begins in at- ture, the skills you learn in Finishing & Refinishing
tics, antique stores, or at garage sales; usually with Woodare do-it-yourself abilities that you will use
the question, “Wouldn’t that look nice if...?” And the again and again to add value and restore beauty to
more involved you become in a project, the more your worn-but-sturdy woodwork and furniture.
questions you encounter: How can I unlock the po-
tential of that old sewing cabinet? What is the best
way to sand the grooves on a rocking chair spindle?
Should I use chemicals or a heat gun to remove the NOTICE TO READERS
old finish on my antique clock?
This book provides useful instructions, but we can-
not anticipate all of your working conditions or the
Finishing & Refinishing Woodgives you all the infor-
characteristics of your materials and tools. For
mation you need to bring new life and a lasting finish safety, you should use caution, care, and good
to furniture, floors, and woodwork. It takes you judgment when following the procedures described
through every phase of the refinishing and finishing in this book. Consider your own skill level and the
process: evaluating old furniture and finishes to de- instructions and safety precautions associated with
velop a refinishing strategy; making minor repairs like the various tools and materials shown. Neither the
publisher nor Black & Decker®can assume re-
filling gouges and regluing joints; removing an old fin-
sponsibility for any damage to property or injury to
ish with a heat gun or chemical stripper; finish sand-
persons as a result of misuse of the information
ing and filling wood grain; coloring and topcoating
provided.
new and stripped wood; revamping hardware and
other accessories; and more. Consult your local Building Department for informa-
tion on building permits, codes, and other laws as
they apply to your project.
We also give you the most up-to-date information on
new refinishing and finishing products that are safer
to use and safer for the environment. Disposal,
safety, and cleanup issues are examined in detail.
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Why Refinish?
R
efinishing wood is more
than just another do-it-your-
self skill. Practical skills like car-
pentry, plumbing, or wiring help
you save money and make sure
your home improvements are
done the right way. But giving new
life to an old rocking chair by
transforming it from an eyesore to
a centerpiece gives you a special
sense of satisfaction.
Studies have shown that most
people who have made a hobby of
refinishing are not in it for any kind
of financial advantage. They do it
because it is fun. A successful re-
finishing project brings out the
artist, historian, and the creative
caretaker in even the most practi-
cal-minded do-it-yourselfer. Most
people who successfully complete
one refinishing project become
hooked—they enjoy it enough to
take on additional projects.
Beyond the feelings of fun and
pride inspired by the process,
there are many practical benefits
to refinishing and finishing wood.
A well-executed refinishing job
can increase the value of a worn-
Restore lost beauty. out article. Buying fine furniture in
A new finish and a few
the rough and refinishing it is an
new accessories give
inexpensive way to decorate your
fresh life to a
home. And refinishing old furniture
forgotten piece
of furniture. is an excellent form of recycling—
Pages 122 to 123. not only does it eliminate the dis-
posal problem, it also preserves
resources that would be used to
create a replacement.
A new finish makes your favorite
old furniture last longer by protect-
ing it from moisture, heat, and
spills. Increasing your understand-
ing of wood finishes gives you all
the background you need to prop-
erly maintain and care for wood.
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Uncover buried treasure.
A plain painted cabinet is
unmasked to reveal
fine furniture.
Pages 104 to 105.
Unleash potential.
A chair plagued by loose joints
and layers of old paint is trans-
formed into a classic American
antique. Pages 102 to 103.
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Why
Refinish?
Put a fine finish on new wood.
An unfinished, kit-built table
gets a first-class
finish treatment.
Pages 118 to 119.
Make the ordinary extraordinary.
A plain pine dresser gets
a serious sprucing up.
Pages 110 to 111.
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