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Stripping and re-finishing a mahogany mantel

Posted By: Pam Brandon <pambrandon@sbcglobal.net> (adsl-64-172-35-146.dsl.snfc21.pacbell.net)
Date: 8/21/5 21:39

I have an in-situ late 1880's mahogany fireplace surround and mantle, very ornate, and covered in layers of paint. What's the best way to go about stripping and refinishing it? I have started with Jasco paste stripper, which is taking off the flat areas really well, but the detailed carvings are a mess. Also, when all the paint is off, then what? How should I go about finishing the wood?

Messages in This Thread

• Stripping and re-finishing a mahogany mantel
  Pam Brandon (adsl-64-172-35-146.dsl.snfc21.pacbell.net) -- 8/21/5 21:39
  • Re: Stripping and re-finishing a mahogany mantel
    Greg Scholl (67-22-200-210.albyny.adelphia.net) -- 8/22/5 23:23
    • Re: Stripping and re-finishing a mahogany mantel
      James Schooley (0-1pool246-183.nas2.sioux-city1.ia.us.da.qwest.net) -- 8/22/5 23:50

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