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How do I restore this bedside locker?

bomchikkawawa · 2018-08-11 17:21:56

I want to fix up this locker. It’s pine, I think, there’s scratches on it and marks/ stains... you can see in photo. I’d like to keep natural wood colour rather than paint it. Should I use wax or varnish? I need to cover the scratches on it but don’t want it with a high shine at the end of it. Will wax cover up the marks…

11-08-2018 5:21pm

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bomchikkawawa

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I want to fix up this locker. It’s pine, I think, there’s scratches on it and marks/ stains... you can see in photo. I’d like to keep natural wood colour rather than paint it. Should I use wax or varnish? I need to cover the scratches on it but don’t want it with a high shine at the end of it. Will wax cover up the marks or does it need something else? I’m new to this so appreciate any advice!

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#2 11-08-2018 6:24pm

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Sand it down. Danish Oil. Danish Oil. Then buff it up.

If you want a shine, Oil then varnish- gloss or satin.

The "better" the finish you require decides how well you need to sand. Just buffing up the Danish Oil is quite forgiving, whereas gloss is another story.

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