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Hi!
Call me stupid, I went through a "shabby chic" phase and painted most of my heirlooms white (yep I know I am crazy) weel now I would like the white to go away and I am hoping you can help me. There is 1 piece that I am most concerned with, the underlieing finish was PERFECT and it was very detailed with what I think was inlaid florals with frieze, very detailed and I am praying that I can strip the white without harming the underlieing detail even if it takes me forever.
Thank you!
Becca
Hi Becca
Nice to hear from you.
Good grief LOL...what a job you have in store.
If this is actual wood inlays and not painted details they will be no different to strip than the rest of the piece...with care of course.
But there is no way in my opinion that you will get white latex off of this without destroying the underlying finish.
Expert restorers can perform this painstaking task but I would not attempt it myself nor try to advise anyone on how to do something I would not attempt myself.
If you are not worried about preserving the finish than strip away LOL.
Good Luck and a good question
Regards
Eileen
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Expertise
I can answer most questions about the repairing and refinishing of all your old furniture items (the things we call antiques). I can also give you advice on what wood items to choose and what wood items to avoid at auctions, flea markets etc. I DO NOT give appraisals on antiques as this is not my field of expertise.
Experience
I have been repairing, refinishing and of course buying old furniture for the past 30 years. On any given weekend I can be found at auction sales or flea markets searching out a good buy. I have taken several courses in this area over the years, but I find "Hands On" learning to be the best teacher. I can help you avoid the pitfalls and problems of this wonderful rewarding craft.
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