Desk Refinished

[PeteM]

A while a go I asked about removing filler from pores. Thanks to those who responded.
Here's the before and after:

The colors in the photos isn't very accurate, but you get the idea . . .

pete

 

[skysharks]

Not to shabby Pete, very well done.
Brought a bit more class to the ole girl.
Well done indeed.

MAC

 

[Tarhead]

Turned out nice! How did you solve the problem with the white grain filler?

 

[Mike Davis]

Looked like it had been painted white latex at some point?

It certainly looks like a new desk now! Fine work as usual.

 

[b4man]

great job Pete!:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap


Barbara

 

[Joe Lyddon]

Great Job! Pete!

Looks Super Nice!

 

[PeteM]

Turned out nice! How did you solve the problem with the white grain filler?

First I tried to soften it with Lacquer thinner and Mineral Spirits. That did nothing so I tried some stripper and a brass brush. That helped some, but not much. It probably would have worked if I let it sit for a long time but I was concerned about lifting the veneer. So I tinted some Timbermate filler and rubbed that in. Then I put on a light coat of pigment stain followed by 2 coats of dewaxed shellac and 4 coats of GF Polyacrylic. All that is on the top. The base didn't get any filler and only 2 coats of poly.

pete