Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.
Option 1.) Strip off the existing finish down to bare wood (which is difficult if “Pledge” or other waxy polishes have been used). Then, resand in detail, steam out dings and finish as a new piece. Option 2.) Especially with historic furniture, we sometimes only cleanup the piece, repair damaged parts and apply furniture wax. However, the piece will still look old.
