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Remove old, worn finish from woodwork

 Dear James: I want to strip and refinish some very old woodwork in our farmhouse. What is the best method to do this so that this antique woodwork is not damaged and looks original? -- Adam C. 

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Dear Adam: Older, ornate woodwork is beautiful and an attraction in older houses. It is important to not damage or alter its appearance, otherwise it can impact the value of your house. Plan on this project taking a long time to do, and do not cut corners to finish faster or save a few dollars on tools and materials.

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The woodwork in very old houses usually was either painted or left natural and finished with clear varnish. 

The more durable and harder-to-remove finishes, such as urethane, were not available back then. 

Even though varnish is easier to strip, don't start rejoicing yet. 

There likely are several coats of varnish or paint on woodwork that old... for more detail click https://siouxcityjournal.com/advertorial/siouxland_homes/remove-old-worn-finish-from-woodwork/article_0a8e8d07-ae70-54ad-9248-ccc3f1532ab0.html






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