Use a soft cloth to work gel stain into the furniture if the old stain has worn off or faded.
Restoring old wood chairs.
A quicker less expensive technique that lets beautiful old wood look like beautiful old wood.
Work with the grain and rub the surface of the old wood furniture.
Wipe off the excess stain with a clean cloth and let it dry overnight.
How to restore old wooden furniture.
Apply a gel stain over the old finish to restore missing color.
Begin sanding your chair with 100 or 120 grit sandpaper to remove any old paint or varnish.
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However you will most likely need to sand the legs and any backing of the chair by hand since the sander cannot get into any grooves and other details.
Prepare for stripping back stripping furniture is messy but key to wood restoration so work outside if possible.
If working indoors protect the floors and any furniture nearby and ensure good ventilation.
You don t need to strip off the old finish to restore the color of the furniture with gel stain.