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team, i have 2 older style timber frame recliners that i hastily finished 10yrs ago with a stain & varnish in 1, they look okay but i think i should start again and try to get them both the same. Would i be best to use paint stripper to remove the excess varnish or go the the motions and sand?
thanking you in advance.
Richard
You will have to sand regardless but paint stripper will cut the sanding time by at least half.
Depending on the condition of the finish & complexity of the piece, sometimes it can be quicker to use a card-scraper instead of either stripper or grit.
Particularly on large(r) flat sections.
good idea, only arm rest tops are rolled, almost like a half circle, but slightly flatter. I have just been given a deadline by the Hugs and kisses (Mrs) and its March 23rd. something to do with not having a lounge and her 80yr old parents coming from the UK and not wanting to sit on the floor........Quote:
Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!!
the lounge was cheap and nasty and after taking the punishment that 2 kids under 10 gave it, i turfed it last council clean up. I have been waiting to find the right one..... but i have 2 of these chairs aspare at my Fishing Lodge so will save $2k and bring these back but give the seating sponges a proper going over perhaps recover if i can get the hugs to drive the sewing machine.
will post pictures when picked up.
If the finish was polyurethan which I suspect it was, most strippers won't be of much help as they're not really good with stripping the stuff. As for sanding, you'll probably clog-up a lot of abrasive paper with the stuff. :no:
I think Skew's suggestion of card scraper is a good one then you can sand after. Either that or paint it and forget about aesthetics. :o
Not a fan of poly, never have been, never will be. :~
Cheers - Neil :U
What Neil said…….
Tell me if I am wrong although I was under the impression that a Dichloromethane based stripper will remove Polyurethane, I am sure I have used it for this in the past.