While I was laid up all last week with that terrible cough that's going around I watched a lot of tv. Caught up on Scott Baio, Brett Michaels, Housewives, Dr Drew, Snoop, Heidi, you get the idea. And all of that was after I had exhausted HGTV. So the one thing I remember from that blur? Something about being able to revamp your vintage wood with a wood maintenance kit --no sanding involved!
But when I went to find some of the kits online, I could only find outdoor deck versions. The one that I saw on 24 Hour Design was specifically for a vintage 40's vanity (pictured). The kit didn't completely restore it but it made a huge difference and was relatively easy. The best part was the lack of a need for tremendous elbow grease. It seemed like a great option if you haven't been taking good care of your wood or just found a busted up old something that you want to revampp without spending the next month of your life.
Have you used a wood maintenance kit? Do you know where to find them? What was your experience?
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I've never bought a kit, but I have used some of the products that this Howard kit contains and loved them. They made my January Jumpstart shine like new!
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i've used this to clean up old chinese antiques
http://www.kramerize.com/natural_way.htm
old-timey recipe
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I used Formby's Furniture Face Lift kit on a Heywood Wakefield tabletop, and I loved the results.
http://www.formbys.com/products/face_lift.cfm
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I have used the Formby's furniture face lift kit and I was pleased with the results.
It worked well to smooth over scratches and add shine. It is like refinishing Lite.
If the finish on your item is worn down to the wood or is "tacky" as in sticky not as in poor taste - then you should just refinish completely.
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Pottery Barn sells a "Furniture Touch-up Kit" to match their finishes.
Item #57-5044029, $15.
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The product I am familiar with is Restore-a-Finish
http://www.howardproducts.com/restora.htm
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Honestly had really goos results from proucts you can buy at the grocery store or wherever. Keep in mind you get best results with darker woods (like above).
I wash it down with murphys oil soap to clean.
Then i make a mix of Old english lemon oil and old english scratch cover for dark woods and apply with a paper towel or cloth.
Let the oil sit for 15-20 then buff any excess oil off.
Shiny, smooth and even. Hoping to post photos soon of my (second!) philco radio console rehab.
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