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Expert: - 1/23/2009


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Eileen,
I like the method you detailed on 9/13/2004 regarding using tsp & steel wool to refinish kitchen cabinetry.  I would like to use this method to re-poly my 20 year old cabinets.  They are natural oak (no stain).  Can I follow this method as well (leaving out the staining step, of course.)
Thanks in advance

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Hi Maureen
Nice to hear from you.
In order to apply poly over poly you must not only have a clean surface but the wood must be prepped so the new poly will stick.
The scrub with steel wool and TSP accomplishes both these things in one operation.
I recently finished refreshing an oak vanity in my bathroom using this method. It looks like new.
Good Luck
Regards
Eileen

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