Log in or Sign up
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Furniture
>
If this dresser could talk...
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="MountainLark, post: 507004, member: 9938"]I'm not sure about what to do regarding the veneer, honestly. I certainly won't pry it off, at least not on the front three sides, as I'm not sure how to get it re-veneered properly -- or if that's even an option. </p><p><br /></p><p>I'm wondering if a "milder" paint stripper like Blue Bear (soy-based) would work on veneer, but won't do <i>anything</i> without proper research and a test patch first.</p><p><br /></p><p>My idea is to chip off as much of the two layers of old white paint as I can, check on the condition of the veneer, and then, if it warrants it, repaint -- but perhaps jet black instead of white. I'd also see about getting the original hardware re-plated(?) if it doesn't shine up, or simply replaced with solid brass pulls with a similar design.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="MountainLark, post: 507004, member: 9938"]I'm not sure about what to do regarding the veneer, honestly. I certainly won't pry it off, at least not on the front three sides, as I'm not sure how to get it re-veneered properly -- or if that's even an option. I'm wondering if a "milder" paint stripper like Blue Bear (soy-based) would work on veneer, but won't do [I]anything[/I] without proper research and a test patch first. My idea is to chip off as much of the two layers of old white paint as I can, check on the condition of the veneer, and then, if it warrants it, repaint -- but perhaps jet black instead of white. I'd also see about getting the original hardware re-plated(?) if it doesn't shine up, or simply replaced with solid brass pulls with a similar design.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Furniture
>
If this dresser could talk...
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Registered Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...