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Finishing > Refinishing > How to Restore Antique Furniture

Learn how to restore antique furnitiure by removing the finish, treating any grease and watermarks, restaining and varnishing.

Wipe the gel stain away with a lint-free cloth when the color has penetrated the wood and reached the desired color depth?typically after 2 to 3 minutes. Wipe with the grain. Applying more pressure or wiping more often will remove more gel stain and produce a lighter color. Follow the gel stain manufacturer?s application instructions for number of coats and drying times. Let your final coat of stain dry 24 hours before the next step.
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