Buying new furniture is, in principle, not so difficult. But we have to admit that the modern environment is very inferior in quality to the one that was done before. MDF is, in fact, cardboard, which quickly loses its appearance. Whether it's natural wood or even veneered chipboard - that's where durability and quality are! But here the problem is the polishing, which cracks and loses its appearance over time. And now you already have to seriously think about changing this piece of furniture. It’s just a pity to part with your favorite table or wardrobe! Take your time to make a drastic decision - the polish can be updated. Of course, for this you have to remove the old one. Let's see how you can take the first step towards restoration yourself and without much effort.
Read in the article
- 1 What you need to remove the polish
- 2 How to remove varnish mechanically
- 3 How to remove varnish using chemistry
- 4 Hot air varnish removal
What you need to remove the polish
The only thing that is required for high-quality cleaning of furniture from varnish from special tools is a building hair dryer. Normal, for hair, is not suitable here.
In addition to a hair dryer, you will need a blowtorch or gas torch, a metal scraper brush, a piece of plastic wrap, a soft brush and fine sandpaper.
How to remove varnish mechanically
The mechanical way to remove the polish is the easiest. If the varnish layer is thin and unevenly exfoliated, you can simply walk through the problem areas with sandpaper. In places where access is difficult, use a sharpened trowel.
There is only one problem in the mechanical method - you can get carried away with the process and damage the base under the varnish, but it will not be easy to fix it. So patience, neatness and slowness are the components of success with a mechanical cleaning method.
How to remove varnish using chemistry
You can also remove varnish using a chemical method. To do this, you need a compound that is called a wash in hardware stores. This product has a rather pungent smell, so you need to use it outdoors or with open windows. Wash is corrosive, so be sure to use protective equipment.
The wash is applied to the polish with a brush. After application, the surface is covered with polyethylene for 2-3 hours. A darkening of the surface will be a sign of varnish dissolution. The film is removed, and the remaining varnish is removed with a spatula. The wash itself is removed with a solution of 300 ml of vinegar and a liter of water. After processing, wipe the clean surface with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Hot air varnish removal
This method requires a hot hair dryer or blowtorch. The method is rather primitive: the varnish is heated with a device and immediately, until it hardens again, is removed with a spatula. If you take your time and act carefully, the varnish can be removed perfectly.
Be sure to use protective gloves during this work: heated varnish can cause serious burns.
How to apply the described methods in practice - in this educational video:
Thorough cleaning of the surface is the first step towards a successful restoration. In doubt, just try. You always have time to throw away and buy new furniture.
Have you ever removed an old polish? Share your experience in the comments!
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