How to french polish wood furniture ?

Hello, Somanth. Just like you, I was curious about how do you french polish furniture. I therefore got in touch with my buddy who french polished his furniture by himself. When I asked him what the stages were, he told me that I could accomplish it quickly using the denatured alcohol and shellac flakes solution. I have shared the detailed steps below for your reference.

How to French Polish Antique Furniture?

Based on his suggestions, I finished my wood furniture by following the techniques listed below:

• Using my old credit card, I first cleared away loose debris, food, and paint splatters.

• I then used a cloth soaked in water and a small amount of detergent to clean the surface.

• I gave it time to dry.

• I then combined the denatured alcohol and shellac flakes to make a shellac polish solution.

• After that, I put on the polish. To do that, I put a little piece of cotton padding in the shellac solution, wound it around a rubber, and began rubbing it in a circular manner across the surface of my furniture.

• Finally, I let my furniture air dry fully before polishing it with a new soft cloth to restore its luster.

I followed the above steps multiple times to get a desired level of shiny, smooth surface of my old furniture. I hope this helps you get an idea of how to french polish furniture.

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Hey pal, 

Wooden furniture tends to look dull after some time. Wear and tear causes it to lose its natural shine, people often use polish to give it a refinish. French polish wood is made by mixing an ounce of denatured alcohol with shellac. Depending on the natural shade of the wood, the method and application of polish are decided. Keep reading to know interesting information on the topic. 

• Rubbing pads are made of cotton wool and then wrapped in a white cotton square.  

• Polish mixture is created and then this rubbing pad is lubricated with oil. 

• You can even use a brush to apply the polish 

• Make sure to follow the grain of the wood and avoid any overlap between coats. 

• The polish is spread on furniture in thin coats. 

• This process continues until the shade of wood darkens. 

• The polish is left to dry for three-four hours between each coat. 

Usually for the process of how to french polish wood furniture. Olive oil, mineral oil, and walnut oil are used. The type of oil impacts the finish and duration of the polish. 

French polish on wood is a finishing technique that is used to give the furniture a high gloss surface. It gives the wood a deep cooler along with chatoyancy. It is popularly used for antique wood refinishing or restoration.

This is all from my end on french polish wood. 

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