Comments on: Refinishing Furniture – Sanding versus Stripping + Video

By: Alberto

Alberto — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 13:37:46 +0000

I came across your blog after looking for paint stripping ideas. I would like to restore the front door of my 230-year-old house . Unfortunately, it’s covered in hundreds of years worth of paint and I don’t know what condition the wood is. I also have to do this with the door attached to the hinges : ) What would you recommend to make this easier?

BTW I really enjoy reading the blog.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:10:02 +0000

In reply to Adrienne Butrymowicz.

This sounds like a great project! I usually start with 80-120 grit sandpaper to remove the finish and 120-220 for a smooth finish.
Hope that helps!
Hugs, Jamie

By: Adrienne Butrymowicz

Adrienne Butrymowicz — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:07:27 +0000

Thanks for this! I am attempting to refinish my first piece of furniture, a large wooden bench. It has a thick coat of polyurethane sealant and a dark wood stain. What grit sandpaper do you recommend?

By: Jamie

Jamie — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 22:41:11 +0000

In reply to Lisa.

Oops, here’s the post I was referring to: https://somuchbetterwithage.com/decide-whether-not-give-antique-furniture-makeover/

By: Jamie

Jamie — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 22:40:57 +0000

In reply to Lisa.

Hi Lisa,
I know, it’s a lot of work but it just looks soooo good in the natural finish, doesn’t it? Did you see how we sanded this big armoire to its natural finish? We used a white wax on it afterwards. It needs some sort of wax on it to prevent hand oils from ruining it.
Good luck!
Hugs, Jamie