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ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION DISCUSSION BOARD
Posted By: James Schooley <jschooleyfamily@earthlink.net> (pmspen1-89.rconnect.com)
In Response To: Keeping patina in old wood. (Mary Nelson)
Date: 6/8/3 02:04
The rougher the wood the harder it will be for you to easily clean the surface, regardless of the shine. You may want to consider an other method of cleaning, like a fine bristel brush or vacuum attachment. A shoe shine brush or clothes brush may do well. Patina pertains more to a smooth finished wood surface than a rough barn board look. If you want to mantain the look of barn board try a flat lacquer from a spray can, but expect to loose some of the white/gray color. Even hair spray, which is flat shellac, may do here. Test the surface with a little water from a spray bottle, the wet surface will show how a finish will change the color, flat or other sheen. As for the smooth surface, the only thing for that will be to smooth the roughness with a wire brush or sand paper. After that some white or gray stain dabbed onto the bare spots may work. Most of the patina on antiques is safe with mild steel wool and wax to protect it, but wouldn't use them on barn board.
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