Prepare for stripping back stripping furniture is messy but key to wood restoration so work outside if possible.
Restoring old wood chairs.
Use an electric sander if you have one to make the job go by quicker.
Work with the grain and rub the surface of the old wood furniture.
Apply a gel stain over the old finish to restore missing color.
Use a soft cloth to work gel stain into the furniture if the old stain has worn off or faded.
A quicker less expensive technique that lets beautiful old wood look like beautiful old wood.
You don t need to strip off the old finish to restore the color of the furniture with gel stain.
Wipe off the excess stain with a clean cloth and let it dry overnight.
However you will most likely need to sand the legs and any backing of the chair by hand since the sander cannot get into any grooves and other details.
Begin sanding your chair with 100 or 120 grit sandpaper to remove any old paint or varnish.
How to restore old wooden furniture.
If working indoors protect the floors and any furniture nearby and ensure good ventilation.