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My tile counter top has a wood trim that is maple with a light white wash over it. A reed diffuser was set against it and the oil in the reeds removed the stain. I have sanded down to the wood. What do I do next?
Also, the area around the knobs on this same maple/white washed cabinet doors have become shiney and looks like the white wash has worn off. Any way to repair that?
Thank you very much.
Hi Sharr, this is a "pickled" finish, and it's a white glaze that's then clear coated, usually with lacquer. Trying to repair a worn area of this type of finish is not easy, and takes some experience. Typically, spot repair of this type of finish doesn't work well, if at all. I wouldn't recommend you try it if you don't have experience with this type of finish repair. I would consult a Pro restorer or cabinet finisher to evaluate it with you, and they should offer that at no charge.These finish techniques are quite advanced, and require equipment, experience, and materials that the novice just won't have access to in most cases. Hope that helps a little- post back if need be- regards- Greg
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Answers by Expert:
Greg Scholl
Expertise
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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