08-08-2007, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by bountifulexplorer
Speaking of that, I'm considering giving an old bureau I have a rub down and re-varnish - any tips? I think it's made of teak, but I'm not 100%. Can I just get the sandpaper to it, rub a little, and then slap on some appropriately coloured varnish?
Or perhaps this is another job for those 'professionals' who seem to live at my house now?  |
Teak?!? You've got yourself a treasure. You might want to treat it better than slapping on varnish. 
A fine grade sandpaper will bring out a new surface (by hand or orbital sander) and you can use wax to bring it to an appropriate sheen. |