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Eddie H Sills removing polyurethane
December 20th, 2001 08:48 AM
I have a table that has stinciling on it. It has been topcoated with polyurethane (the guy said he used ACE brand spray), lookes like he used a lot, it has yellowed and I need to know if there is a way to remove it without hurting the stencil paint.

Thank you for your time and help,
Eddie
Adam New Clear finish
April 19th, 2005 04:31 AM
I left you at having scraped off the old yellowed finish.

Now is the time for any attempted stencil touch ups. I have to warn you that unless you've done a lot of this work or know someone who has, you're probably going to create more of an obvious restoration attempt eyesore than get the natural effect you're looking for.

Most good furniture restoration work is about preserving what you've got more than making it look new again. A cheap copy looks new. Your furniture has aged and acquired character. Don't erase it.

Old Polyurethane is renowned for its mellow amber color.

There are newer "water-clear" Urethanes you may want to use to protect your stencils.

The water-base finishes, although less wear resistant, would be the least likely to chemically react with your stencil pigments (especially since that was the last finish you just finished removing).

Another water-clear finish is Lacquer. But, because of its high solvent base, it could actually peal you stencil paint while drying. I strongly recommend NOT using either a spray or brushable Lacquer finish.

Your beautiful table's decorative accents could be destroyed in front of you.

Now, I think the post subject is finished.
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