Recent content by Chrisn01

Hey Robgul, thanks for your reply :0) Will look into using grain filler, but will it take away from the natural beauty of the wood at all. Think you may be onto something regarding the paint stripper as only gave it a light wipe down with white spirit prior to varnishing. Whats the best way to...

Hiya After a bit of advice, purchased an old solid mahogany desk which was in need of some tlc. Stripped it, sanded down going through the grades. Wiped down with white spirit, then used a mix of 75%varnish to 25% white spirit. Looked lovely after first applying varnish mix, but once dried...