can you use this on finished furniture that has a shine to it? Or is it for bare wood?
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Yes, I did. It seems to take a little while to be absorbed (used on stained hardwood furniture), but takes to it beautifully.
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If you were to use this on varnished surfaces, it might tend to seat on the surface and get gummy. It is best used on open grained surfaces. It is really a form of rub on varnish that needs to penetrate the surface. I have had very good results using it on old, cracked varnished surfaces like you would have on antique pieces. Use several light coats, never try to put a thick coat down. Rub the excess off between coats after it has sit for 15 to 30 minutes. I have a boat with an open grained teak interior that I use this on and it looks great. I have built numerous pieces of furniture made from pine, teak, cherry and other woods and find that multiple coat of this (6+) provide a very attractive finish that holds up well with a single recoat every 6 months to a year instead of wax or furniture polish.
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Hi.This is oil so it should be applied to bare wood. The wood absorbs it and that creates the water resistance that you want for outdoor furniture. Oil of any kind rubbed onto finished wood would just create a greasy surface.Hope this is helpful.-Nik
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I used it on outdoor iron furniture. I don't know how it works with wood. Sorry.
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I've only used on wood and so far it has done a great job. You could test a small spot to see if it leaves a stain on it.
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I am thinking you can use it on a newly stained table. It is very gentle, no chemicals.....It may temporarily darken the wood but after applying you wait a few hours and then wipe it off. It really is so great on my wooden counters which are unfinished. If the wood is sealed with polyurethane or something like that, the cream wood just lay on the top and not penetrate the wood. I don't believe a stained wood would be a problem as long as it not sealed with anything else.....
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I have used it on stained wax finish and had zero problems but that does not necessarily mean yours is the same as mine. If I were you I would use caution and test it in a place on the back that is not seen in how you position the furniture piece.
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I used it on furniture and it works great! No residue and easy to work with.
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If your furniture is sticky from the polish, you are using way too much polish...just a little dab will do ya! Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this particular polish if you don't want sticky, as I polished the heck out of the item I used it on and it was always sticky. I ended up sanding it off. If you want a very nice wax, get the Clapham's Wax. It's natural and buffs to a nice sheen.
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Read the directions and/or call the company. I would not use it on wood furniture personally. I use it for stainless steel only.
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I would use a paste wood polish and apply it by hand with a pad or soft rag. Use the buffer to shine when the polish has set a few minutes. Don't overdo it by exerting a lot of pressure on the table top.
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it was made for bare wood and soaks in won't rub off really brings out the beauty of the grain of the wood. there are products made specifly for fine wood furniture available...
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This is a great produce but I think you have to use it on unfinished furniture or fuiriture that has been stripped. I am not sure it will work well over an existing finish such as shellac or varnish or polyurethane.
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I've only used mine a few times to do my fence and deck, it really works wonders. A bit messy, but I see no reason why this would no work on furniture. I plan to do my cabinets this coming spring with my graco.
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We only used it on hardwood floors it is not permanent shine. It's an oily. Shine.
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I used it on 1/4 thick birch plywood. It provides a nice white (the longer you let it set or the more coats you give it, the whiter and brighter). I have not used it for furniture but for wood burnings I've done where I want to emphasize the waves or lightning. I like the job it does as it lets the wood grain show through. It is not as transparent as non-water based stains, but it does work well.
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You asked two very good questions.First, is it good enough to give a smooth finish on furniture and wood doors? Absolutely - you can use this with some good surface prep to achieve a flawless finish.What paint to use that doesn't need to be thinned? For a perfect finish, you definitely want to use an oil-based paint of some sort. You WILL need to thin it properly to get a great finish. But don't let that deter you - thinning is very quick and easy using the included paint thinning cup to help measure viscosity. I was nervous about it at first, but found that it's so easy that's is an unremarkable step n the painting process. You asked two very good questions.First, is it good enough to give a smooth finish on furniture and wood doors? Absolutely - you can use this with some good surface prep to achieve a flawless finish.What paint to use that doesn't need to be thinned? For a perfect finish, you definitely want to use an oil-based paint of some sort. You WILL need to thin it properly to get a great finish. But don't let that deter you - thinning is very quick and easy using the included paint thinning cup to help measure viscosity. I was nervous about it at first, but found that it's so... » Read More You asked two very good questions.First, is it good enough to give a smooth finish on furniture and wood doors? Absolutely - you can use this with some good surface prep to achieve a flawless finish.What paint to use that doesn't need to be thinned? For a perfect finish, you definitely want to use an oil-based paint of some sort. You WILL need to thin it properly to get a great finish. But don't let that deter you - thinning is very quick and easy using the included paint thinning cup to help measure viscosity. I was nervous about it at first, but found that it's so easy that's is an unremarkable step n the painting process. « Show Less