Does this work over varnish? I want to reprint a wooden chair that has been varnished and am hoping to skip sanding or stripping.
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I've used it many times over varnished wood, and had very good results. Most people, these days, seem to skip the middle steps of sanding and wiping down, and are pleased enough with the results. I prefer to do it old school and reap the benefits. Even 1-2-3 will adhere better if you break the gloss, first. Your end results are only as good as your preparation. If the chair is old, it may be shellac and not actually varnish. Zinsser also makes a shellac-based product called B-I-N. Both work really well.
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Yes,I've used it to repaint my four porch rocking chairs and outdoor tables. Before painting I scrubbed them with a deglosser. So far no peeling.
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I use mineral spirits & fine steel wool to strip my hardwood floors so would use the same on wood furniture. You can also "google" for how to strip paste wax from furniture and maybe get some other ideas that would work better for you.
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I used it to sand a table and chair set which it did really well. Since then I have started sanding and refinishing our kitchen cabinets. using course paper it will take off material quickly.
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I will not recommend use on furniture, some of the ingredients can damage the finish of varnished wood.
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Dear Simone, it would be helpful to know a bit more about the surface of the vanity: wood, wood composite, formica or another laminate or plastic? The Krud Kutter is very effective in removing just about anything, which is why it is reccomended as a pre-painting cleaner. For the price, you can't lose by trying. However, if the surface of your vanity is a natural product, like wood, I suggest that you use the product but not let it "sit" on the surface. If the "globe crap" doesn't lift on the first application, use the Krud Kutter a few times. You probably don't want it saturating the area you plan to stain. Having done a little refinishing, I would consider using a very fine steel wool (000 or 00) either with or after using the Krud Kutter. Make sure you wipe off all residue so your stain will work. Good luck.
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The board does come varnished. I did the same thing as you want to do though except that I woodburned mine. Its a light varnish job, so it only takes about 10 minutes to sand off. You might have a difficult time finding a blank deck that hasn't been sealed in some way, but good luck.
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I read the same thing. However I think it depends on the material you are stripping off. I used it for a heavily painted surface and it did not do it. I also used it on a varnished surface and it was not able to be used again, I had to dispose of it.
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This product is good for taking off the old finish that means stain and varnish. It recommends that you use steel wool and gloves. This product eats thru latex. I don't recommend to use if you have asthma, fumes are strong. Use outdoors
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I have not used it on antique furniture but the compound has wood fibers in it which should take a water-based wood dye in order to make it blend with the original finish. On antique furniture I either replace the wood in kind or use burn-in stick shellac to fill small holes and cracks. This is a wonderful product and performs as advertised. I used it to restore fretwork on an 1892 Queen Ann house with excellent results. Of course I painted over the repairs which now cannot be seen. For painted antique furniture this would be excellent. By the way, it's final color when hardened is a light tan. I have not used it on antique furniture but the compound has wood fibers in it which should take a water-based wood dye in order to make it blend with the original finish. On antique furniture I either replace the wood in kind or use burn-in stick shellac to fill small holes and cracks. This is a wonderful product and performs as advertised. I used it to restore fretwork on an 1892 Queen Ann house with excellent results. Of course I painted over the repairs which now cannot be seen. For painted antique furniture this would be excellent. By the way, it's final color when hardened is a light... » Read More I have not used it on antique furniture but the compound has wood fibers in it which should take a water-based wood dye in order to make it blend with the original finish. On antique furniture I either replace the wood in kind or use burn-in stick shellac to fill small holes and cracks. This is a wonderful product and performs as advertised. I used it to restore fretwork on an 1892 Queen Ann house with excellent results. Of course I painted over the repairs which now cannot be seen. For painted antique furniture this would be excellent. By the way, it's final color when hardened is a light tan. « Show Less
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There are probably better and cheaper solutions for moulding like tongue oil or linseed oil. Van's works well on unfinished wood furniture, so I'm sure it would also work on unfinished moulding just make sure you have enough and it does have to be reapplied over time.
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I am sorry I can't help you. I used it to remove varnish from a small ornamental box. It worked very well and quickly.
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Hello and thank you for your interest in EcoSolve products! Our Home Strip Paint and Varnish Remover is perfect for safely removing epoxy paint from most surfaces. Thanks again and have a great day!
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Yes absolutely! Home Strip Paint and Varnish Remover is the ideal product to refinish furniture. Not only is it safe and easy to use Home Strip is very effective to remove Oil Based Paints with proper set times.
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This product will remove varnish and leave stain, but it's odor is very strong. Need lots of ventilation. I would use Formby's Tung Oil. It comes in low gloss, or high gloss, you can apply it with a sponge brush, or rub it in with lint free cloths. It leaves a beautiful finish, hides scratches. Just sand out imperfections before applying.
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I have only used it on furniture. You would need a lot of product to do a floor. I would leave that for a professional. Floors usually are sanded to remove varnish.
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It works well on unfinished wood. If your furniture is stained and varnished I don't think I'd use it.