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ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION DISCUSSION BOARD
Posted By: Charlie Bill <cwbous@aol.com> (cache-dc06.proxy.aol.com)
Date: 8/17/3 20:49
I have an 1812 pine stepback cupboard.Original finish was a red wash. In the l890d the red wash was covered by a faux-oak grain finish with (unfortunately for me) buttermilk paint. Despite my best efforts and using the advice of several restorers, I was unable to remove the buttermilk paint and retain the red wash. Believe me I tried---everything from amonia, alcohol, etc (everything but lye) and with the softest of touch but to no avail. The red wash (or portions of it) came off with the final layer (there were several) of buttermilk paint. NOw I want to duplicate or repllicate the original red wash. QUESTION; Do I use a highly diluted paint or a stain? And if paint, oil or latex? The original red wash was opaque and hid the knots and imperfections. What do you recommend? Patiently awaiting suggestions.
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