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QUESTION: We recently purchased a new dining room set (hutch,table and server. Parts of the table surface and server and some chairs developed a white film on the surface. It could be wiped off quite easily but would reappear after a day or so. The store then replaced
the table,server and chairs Now,after about two weeks the table and chairs are developing the film. We suspect the finish ?.Do you have any idea what this could be ? The hutch is OK. Thank You !
ANSWER: Hi Richard, this sounds odd to say the least. What type of furniture is this, and where does it come from? Did the film just wipe off with a dry cloth? Or did you have to go some to get it off? Greg
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QUESTION: Thank You Greg ! We still have the problem with the new furniture. The original set developed this white film on server,some chairs and table.As mentioned the hutch is ok.The store replaced the server,table and chairs.Now this second table is developing the white film but the server is OK. The furniture is from Viet Nam and sold here (US East Coast) by a major furniture dealer.It is cherry. The film wipes off easily with a dry rag.My wife & I think it looks like a mildew or mold ?Thanks,Richard
I have no idea what could be causing this without knowing what they are finishing this furniture with. What did the store say? It's likely not mold or mildew, as it's really only prevalent in a damp environment. I doubt it's Cherry if it is Vietnamese...not sure how to advise you without more info...I think the store owes you the answer and the remedy.
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Greg Scholl
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Questions on Woodworking, wood finishing and refinishing of all kinds, repairing furniture and wooden objects, Architectural details, Woodturning, carving, tool usage, product usage, some chemistry as it applies to woodworking and related interests,cabinet making and furniture construction/design, etc. I have experience with all manners of colorants, finishes, paints, stains, dyes, glazes, and coatings, wood species recognition and usage,tool recommendations, blade types and recommendation,techniques and methods for many Woodworking related issues, etc.
Experience
Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. Consulting for area Painting/Decorating and Building contractors on non painting issues..(staining, wood prep.,clear finishing, floor restoration and architectural detail restoration and repair, etc.) Sold, built, serviced, setup Home, Industrial, and Commercial stationary woodworking tools for a major tool retailer in CT. for three years, sold hand and power tools , provided knowledge, parts replacement, service, and on site service, Trade show Demo, and training as well.
Publications
Published in Fine Woodworking Magazine (12/97), included on Fine Woodworkings first "Best of Fine Woodworking" CD-ROM (2002) ...("27 year compilation of expert know-how")
Education/Credentials
Art School at Silvermine Guild in Norwalk, CT., 9 year apprenticeship in a European run Cabinet and Restoration shop in CT., various classes on subjects having to do with the field. Seminars from major Tool manufacturers, Skil/Bosch, Delta, Powermatic, Ritter, Porter cable, Milwaukee, Dewalt/B&Decker, Performax.
Past/Present Clients
Many varied clients including work on Martha Stewarts' Westport, CT. show house, many fine Antique dealers and private collectors in and around Fairfield County and in Woodbury, CT. (the Antiques capital of CT.), Golden Age of Trucking Museum, Wilton Historical Society.
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