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Polishing up varnished kitchen units
In MIL's kitchen, there are varnished wooden units. About 20 years old.
The varnish could do with some livening up, generally. Also, around the sink, there have been some water splashes that have left lighter patches. The plan is to do the best I can in say an hour, ie I am not going to try stripping it or anything like that. I was thinking of just going over it with wax. Could the clever people here guide me what type of wax is best for this? Or should I use something different? Also, should I go for clear wax, or wax about the same colour as what's there, or go for something a bit darker to cover up the water damage? For polishing it, can I just stick a duster over an orbital sander? |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
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GB wrote: In MIL's kitchen, there are varnished wooden units. About 20 years old. The varnish could do with some livening up, generally. Also, around the sink, there have been some water splashes that have left lighter patches. The plan is to do the best I can in say an hour, ie I am not going to try stripping it or anything like that. I was thinking of just going over it with wax. Could the clever people here guide me what type of wax is best for this? Or should I use something different? Also, should I go for clear wax, or wax about the same colour as what's there, or go for something a bit darker to cover up the water damage? For polishing it, can I just stick a duster over an orbital sander? I used 'Orange Oil Woodpolish' from Lakeland on our pine kichen cabinets (30 years old) worked wonders. -- from KT24 in Surrey, England "I'd rather die of exhaustion than die of boredom" Thomas Carlyle |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
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In MIL's kitchen, there are varnished wooden units. About 20 years old. The varnish could do with some livening up, generally. Also, around the sink, there have been some water splashes that have left lighter patches. The plan is to do the best I can in say an hour, ie I am not going to try stripping it or anything like that. I was thinking of just going over it with wax. Could the clever people here guide me what type of wax is best for this? Or should I use something different? Also, should I go for clear wax, or wax about the same colour as what's there, or go for something a bit darker to cover up the water damage? For polishing it, can I just stick a duster over an orbital sander? May we infer that MIL fancies a new kitchen? -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On 19/01/2019 18:03, Jim K.. wrote:
GB Wrote in message: In MIL's kitchen, there are varnished wooden units. About 20 years old. The varnish could do with some livening up, generally. Also, around the sink, there have been some water splashes that have left lighter patches. The plan is to do the best I can in say an hour, ie I am not going to try stripping it or anything like that. I was thinking of just going over it with wax. Could the clever people here guide me what type of wax is best for this? Or should I use something different? Also, should I go for clear wax, or wax about the same colour as what's there, or go for something a bit darker to cover up the water damage? For polishing it, can I just stick a duster over an orbital sander? May we infer that MIL fancies a new kitchen? That was my first thought. But she is probably old so why not make a coffin out of the old kitchen units? -- Adam |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
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On 19/01/2019 18:03, Jim K.. wrote: GB Wrote in message: In MIL's kitchen, there are varnished wooden units. About 20 years old. The varnish could do with some livening up, generally. Also, around the sink, there have been some water splashes that have left lighter patches. The plan is to do the best I can in say an hour, ie I am not going to try stripping it or anything like that. I was thinking of just going over it with wax. Could the clever people here guide me what type of wax is best for this? Or should I use something different? Also, should I go for clear wax, or wax about the same colour as what's there, or go for something a bit darker to cover up the water damage? For polishing it, can I just stick a duster over an orbital sander? May we infer that MIL fancies a new kitchen? That was my first thought. But she is probably old so why not make a coffin out of the old kitchen units? Yes - ideally waiting until after she's popped her clogs. Two old birds with one stone? -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On 19/01/2019 18:58, Jim K.. wrote:
ARW Wrote in message: On 19/01/2019 18:03, Jim K.. wrote: GB Wrote in message: In MIL's kitchen, there are varnished wooden units. About 20 years old. The varnish could do with some livening up, generally. Also, around the sink, there have been some water splashes that have left lighter patches. The plan is to do the best I can in say an hour, ie I am not going to try stripping it or anything like that. I was thinking of just going over it with wax. Could the clever people here guide me what type of wax is best for this? Or should I use something different? Also, should I go for clear wax, or wax about the same colour as what's there, or go for something a bit darker to cover up the water damage? For polishing it, can I just stick a duster over an orbital sander? May we infer that MIL fancies a new kitchen? That was my first thought. But she is probably old so why not make a coffin out of the old kitchen units? Yes - ideally waiting until after she's popped her clogs. I think that planning of such events for a MiL should begin straight away. -- Adam |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On 19/01/2019 17:17, GB wrote:
In MIL's kitchen, there are varnished wooden units. About 20 years old. The varnish could do with some livening up, generally. Also, around the sink, there have been some water splashes that have left lighter patches. The plan is to do the best I can in say an hour, ie I am not going to try stripping it or anything like that. I was thinking of just going over it with wax. Could the clever people here guide me what type of wax is best for this? Or should I use something different? Also, should I go for clear wax, or wax about the same colour as what's there, or go for something a bit darker to cover up the water damage? For polishing it, can I just stick a duster over an orbital sander? applying a wax, possibly coloured, with 0000 wire wool then buffing with a soft cloth should work. |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On Saturday, 19 January 2019 19:22:13 UTC, ARW wrote:
I think that planning of such events for a MiL should begin straight away. Before meeting the girl, in fact. Owain |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On Saturday, 19 January 2019 17:17:40 UTC, GB wrote:
The plan is to do the best I can in say an hour, ie I am not going to try stripping it or anything like that. I was thinking of just going over it with wax. It may be surprising how much difference a good clean makes. Also if you're feeling extravagant, paint the ceiling, and buy her a brighter LED lightbulb. Borrow one from the stairs if you're not worried about her falling down and having to move in with you to be looked after. Owain |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
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Polishing up varnished kitchen units
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On 19/01/2019 20:05, wrote: On Saturday, 19 January 2019 19:22:13 UTC, ARW wrote: I think that planning of such events for a MiL should begin straight away. Before meeting the girl, in fact. You have to have a look before buying. Caveat matrimonium :-) -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
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On 19/01/2019 18:58, Jim K.. wrote: ARW Wrote in message: On 19/01/2019 18:03, Jim K.. wrote: GB Wrote in message: In MIL's kitchen, there are varnished wooden units. About 20 years old. The varnish could do with some livening up, generally. Also, around the sink, there have been some water splashes that have left lighter patches. The plan is to do the best I can in say an hour, ie I am not going to try stripping it or anything like that. I was thinking of just going over it with wax. Could the clever people here guide me what type of wax is best for this? Or should I use something different? Also, should I go for clear wax, or wax about the same colour as what's there, or go for something a bit darker to cover up the water damage? For polishing it, can I just stick a duster over an orbital sander? May we infer that MIL fancies a new kitchen? That was my first thought. But she is probably old so why not make a coffin out of the old kitchen units? Yes - ideally waiting until after she's popped her clogs. I think that planning of such events for a MiL should begin straight away. Subtle measuring & numbering of certain doors whilst whistling & smiling nonchalantly if not suspiciously? Actually that could be easily disguised as part of the ostensive (cough) "improvements".... I suppose a lifesize Sharpie outline along a worktop might be a touch too obvious ? -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On Saturday, 19 January 2019 20:17:05 UTC, ARW wrote:
You have to have a look before buying. You read the specs and the reviews of the previous model in the range before going for a test drive of the new model. Owain |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On Saturday, 19 January 2019 21:31:37 UTC, JimK wrote:
Occasionally there can also be overlooked, low mileage, well speced older models available for tempting deals - if your garage is big enough you could even have both... Lots of blokes still keep their old Fiestas in the garage. Owain |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
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On Saturday, 19 January 2019 21:31:37 UTC, JimK wrote: Occasionally there can also be overlooked, low mileage, well speced older models available for tempting deals - if your garage is big enough you could even have both... Lots of blokes still keep their old Fiestas in the garage. Or possibly an Escort or two. Hope they all get them out for an "Italian tune up" once a month (or maybe more for those with the time & energy) just to keep the essential fluids moving & the cobwebs & mildew at bay... -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On 19/01/2019 20:22, Jim K.. wrote:
ARW Wrote in message: On 19/01/2019 18:58, Jim K.. wrote: ARW Wrote in message: On 19/01/2019 18:03, Jim K.. wrote: GB Wrote in message: In MIL's kitchen, there are varnished wooden units. About 20 years old. The varnish could do with some livening up, generally. Also, around the sink, there have been some water splashes that have left lighter patches. The plan is to do the best I can in say an hour, ie I am not going to try stripping it or anything like that. I was thinking of just going over it with wax. Could the clever people here guide me what type of wax is best for this? Or should I use something different? Also, should I go for clear wax, or wax about the same colour as what's there, or go for something a bit darker to cover up the water damage? For polishing it, can I just stick a duster over an orbital sander? May we infer that MIL fancies a new kitchen? That was my first thought. But she is probably old so why not make a coffin out of the old kitchen units? Yes - ideally waiting until after she's popped her clogs. I think that planning of such events for a MiL should begin straight away. Subtle measuring & numbering of certain doors whilst whistling & smiling nonchalantly if not suspiciously? Actually that could be easily disguised as part of the ostensive (cough) "improvements".... I suppose a lifesize Sharpie outline along a worktop might be a touch too obvious ? If you are doing a job then do it properly. -- Adam |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On 19/01/2019 22:47, Jim K.. wrote:
Wrote in message: On Saturday, 19 January 2019 21:31:37 UTC, JimK wrote: Occasionally there can also be overlooked, low mileage, well speced older models available for tempting deals - if your garage is big enough you could even have both... Lots of blokes still keep their old Fiestas in the garage. Or possibly an Escort or two. Hope they all get them out for an "Italian tune up" once a month (or maybe more for those with the time & energy) just to keep the essential fluids moving & the cobwebs & mildew at bay... Must take the old Viva out for a run (I own 50% of it) -- Adam |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On Sat, 19 Jan 2019 17:17:34 +0000, GB wrote:
The plan is to do the best I can in say an hour, ie I am not going to try stripping it or anything like that. I was thinking of just going over it with wax. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renuwell-Moebel-Regenerator-fuer-helle-und-dunkle-Moebel-500-ml-/161862951502 works surprisingly well. Wipe on, wait, wipe off; no polishing. Deals with the water splashes, dings, spots, etc., and it doesn't break anything, i.e. take off sound varnish. If you don't count the waiting, you'll be easily done in an hour. All the furniture fakers --er, antique dealers-- at the markets here use it, and usually have a bottles for sale. A 500ml bottle is a lot... Thomas Prufer |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On 20/01/2019 09:23, Thomas Prufer wrote:
On Sat, 19 Jan 2019 17:17:34 +0000, GB wrote: The plan is to do the best I can in say an hour, ie I am not going to try stripping it or anything like that. I was thinking of just going over it with wax. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renuwell-Moebel-Regenerator-fuer-helle-und-dunkle-Moebel-500-ml-/161862951502 works surprisingly well. Wipe on, wait, wipe off; no polishing. Deals with the water splashes, dings, spots, etc., and it doesn't break anything, i.e. take off sound varnish. If you don't count the waiting, you'll be easily done in an hour. All the furniture fakers --er, antique dealers-- at the markets here use it, and usually have a bottles for sale. A 500ml bottle is a lot... Thomas Prufer Thank you, Thomas and Charles, for your helpful comments. I should have left out that it's MIL's kitchen, shouldn't I. That would have shortened the thread. |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On 20/01/2019 11:48, GB wrote:
On 20/01/2019 09:23, Thomas Prufer wrote: On Sat, 19 Jan 2019 17:17:34 +0000, GB wrote: The plan is to do the best I can in say an hour, ie I am not going to try stripping it or anything like that. I was thinking of just going over it with wax. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renuwell-Moebel-Regenerator-fuer-helle-und-dunkle-Moebel-500-ml-/161862951502 works surprisingly well. Wipe on, wait, wipe off; no polishing. Deals with the water splashes, dings, spots, etc., and it doesn't break anything, i.e. take off sound varnish. If you don't count the waiting, you'll be easily done in an hour. All the furniture fakers --er, antique dealers-- at the markets here use it, and usually have a bottles for sale. A 500ml bottle is a lot... Thomas Prufer Thank you, Thomas and Charles, for your helpful comments. I should have left out that it's MIL's kitchen, shouldn't I.Â* That would have shortened the thread. Cheer up you miserable old sod:-) -- Adam |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On 19/01/2019 21:31, Jim K.. wrote:
Wrote in message: On Saturday, 19 January 2019 20:17:05 UTC, ARW wrote: You have to have a look before buying. You read the specs and the reviews of the previous model in the range before going for a test drive of the new model. Owain Absolutely! Occasionally there can also be overlooked, low mileage, well speced older models available for tempting deals - if your garage is big enough you could even have both... Be aware of the extra servicing & repair costs mind... New hips are not as cheap as a Mini rear subframe. And probably harder to fit but who cares - I'll give it a go. -- Adam |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
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On 19/01/2019 21:31, Jim K.. wrote: Wrote in message: On Saturday, 19 January 2019 20:17:05 UTC, ARW wrote: You have to have a look before buying. You read the specs and the reviews of the previous model in the range before going for a test drive of the new model. Owain Absolutely! Occasionally there can also be overlooked, low mileage, well speced older models available for tempting deals - if your garage is big enough you could even have both... Be aware of the extra servicing & repair costs mind... New hips are not as cheap as a Mini rear subframe. And probably harder to fit but who cares - I'll give it a go. Watch out for crabbing afterwards! -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On 20/01/2019 11:48, GB wrote:
On 20/01/2019 09:23, Thomas Prufer wrote: On Sat, 19 Jan 2019 17:17:34 +0000, GB wrote: The plan is to do the best I can in say an hour, ie I am not going to try stripping it or anything like that. I was thinking of just going over it with wax. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renuwell-Moebel-Regenerator-fuer-helle-und-dunkle-Moebel-500-ml-/161862951502 works surprisingly well. Wipe on, wait, wipe off; no polishing. Deals with the water splashes, dings, spots, etc., and it doesn't break anything, i.e. take off sound varnish. If you don't count the waiting, you'll be easily done in an hour. All the furniture fakers --er, antique dealers-- at the markets here use it, and usually have a bottles for sale. A 500ml bottle is a lot... Thomas Prufer Thank you, Thomas and Charles, for your helpful comments. I should have left out that it's MIL's kitchen, shouldn't I.Â* That would have shortened the thread. You should have asked about shortening her life span for a longer thread. -- Adam |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
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On 20/01/2019 11:48, GB wrote: On 20/01/2019 09:23, Thomas Prufer wrote: On Sat, 19 Jan 2019 17:17:34 +0000, GB wrote: The plan is to do the best I can in say an hour, ie I am not going to try stripping it or anything like that. I was thinking of just going over it with wax. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renuwell-Moebel-Regenerator-fuer-helle-und-dunkle-Moebel-500-ml-/161862951502 works surprisingly well. Wipe on, wait, wipe off; no polishing. Deals with the water splashes, dings, spots, etc., and it doesn't break anything, i.e. take off sound varnish. If you don't count the waiting, you'll be easily done in an hour. All the furniture fakers --er, antique dealers-- at the markets here use it, and usually have a bottles for sale. A 500ml bottle is a lot... Thomas Prufer Thank you, Thomas and Charles, for your helpful comments. I should have left out that it's MIL's kitchen, shouldn't I. That would have shortened the thread. You should have asked about shortening her life span for a longer thread. Give it a week while the "wipe over with a bit of Mr Sheen" fails to tick the old bat's box (as it were)... -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On 20/01/2019 13:49, ARW wrote:
You should have asked about shortening her life span for a longer thread. She died 5 years ago, actually. It's still known as MIL's kitchen. :) |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On 20/01/2019 20:52, GB wrote:
On 20/01/2019 13:49, ARW wrote: You should have asked about shortening her life span for a longer thread. She died 5 years ago, actually. It's still known as MIL's kitchen. :) Point noted. But a MiL is still a MiL, and MiL jokes are always worth it. -- Adam |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On Sunday, 20 January 2019 20:52:05 UTC, GB wrote:
She died 5 years ago, actually. It's still known as MIL's kitchen. :) The cobwebs gathering on her last batch of rock buns ... Owain |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
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On Sunday, 20 January 2019 20:52:05 UTC, GB wrote: She died 5 years ago, actually. It's still known as MIL's kitchen. :) The cobwebs gathering on her last batch of rock buns ... Owain I think I would have sold the house by now... -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On 21/01/2019 19:24, Jim K.. wrote:
Wrote in message: On Sunday, 20 January 2019 20:52:05 UTC, GB wrote: She died 5 years ago, actually. It's still known as MIL's kitchen. :) The cobwebs gathering on her last batch of rock buns ... Owain I think I would have sold the house by now... Maybe the OP is savvy and renting it out. -- Adam |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On Monday, 21 January 2019 20:26:49 UTC, ARW wrote:
The cobwebs gathering on her last batch of rock buns ... I think I would have sold the house by now... Maybe the OP is savvy and renting it out. Maybe the OP is somewhere not in the south-east, where houses don't sell within hours for silly money. I reckon I've got 12 years at current rate of depreciation until I'm in negative equity on this place. Admittedly the DIY hasn't helped. This was a nice flat when I bought it. Even had a kitchen and no holes in the ceiling. Owain |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
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Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On 19/01/2019 17:17, GB wrote:
In MIL's kitchen, there are varnished wooden units. About 20 years old. The varnish could do with some livening up, generally. Also, around the sink, there have been some water splashes that have left lighter patches. The plan is to do the best I can in say an hour, ie I am not going to try stripping it or anything like that. I was thinking of just going over it with wax. Could the clever people here guide me what type of wax is best for this? Or should I use something different? Also, should I go for clear wax, or wax about the same colour as what's there, or go for something a bit darker to cover up the water damage? For polishing it, can I just stick a duster over an orbital sander? Nothing you can do in an hour will make much difference. Wax will not shine it up or keep water out. It will just make it waxy, and impossible to refinish later. TW |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
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On 21/01/2019 21:56, wrote: On Monday, 21 January 2019 20:26:49 UTC, ARW wrote: The cobwebs gathering on her last batch of rock buns ... I think I would have sold the house by now... Maybe the OP is savvy and renting it out. Maybe the OP is somewhere not in the south-east, where houses don't sell within hours for silly money. I reckon I've got 12 years at current rate of depreciation until I'm in negative equity on this place. Admittedly the DIY hasn't helped. This was a nice flat when I bought it. Even had a kitchen and no holes in the ceiling. Holes in the ceiling are a selling point. Ducting for the "grow room"? -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
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On 21/01/2019 19:24, Jim K.. wrote: Wrote in message: On Sunday, 20 January 2019 20:52:05 UTC, GB wrote: She died 5 years ago, actually. It's still known as MIL's kitchen. :) The cobwebs gathering on her last batch of rock buns ... Owain I think I would have sold the house by now... Maybe the OP is savvy and renting it out. A thrifty "between tenants" kitchen tart over? Mind if the 30 y.o. ply kitchen is anything to go by, I still would have sold it years ago, as is or done up properly... -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On 21/01/2019 22:12, TimW wrote:
Nothing you can do in an hour will make much difference. Wax will not shine it up or keep water out. It will just make it waxy, and impossible to refinish later. TW DW and I put on a liberal coating of the oil from Lakeland this morning, and it looks an awful lots better. The wood had really dried out. I'm still waiting for the Renuwell renovation stuff to come from Germany. |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On Tue, 22 Jan 2019 09:25:24 +0000, GB wrote:
I'm still waiting for the Renuwell renovation stuff to come from Germany. Let me know if I f*ckd up recommending it... Thomas Prufer |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
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On Tue, 22 Jan 2019 09:25:24 +0000, GB wrote: I'm still waiting for the Renuwell renovation stuff to come from Germany. Let me know if I f*ckd up recommending it... For sure ! :-) -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
On 22/01/2019 18:28, Jim K.. wrote:
Thomas Prufer Wrote in message: On Tue, 22 Jan 2019 09:25:24 +0000, GB wrote: I'm still waiting for the Renuwell renovation stuff to come from Germany. Let me know if I f*ckd up recommending it... For sure ! :-) No **** up. It sounds like excellent stuff. The only problem is that the carriage from Germany for just one bottle more than doubles the price. |
Polishing up varnished kitchen units
GB Wrote in message:
On 22/01/2019 18:28, Jim K.. wrote: Thomas Prufer Wrote in message: On Tue, 22 Jan 2019 09:25:24 +0000, GB wrote: I'm still waiting for the Renuwell renovation stuff to come from Germany. Let me know if I f*ckd up recommending it... For sure ! :-) No **** up. It sounds like excellent stuff. The only problem is that the carriage from Germany for just one bottle more than doubles the price. Oh dear. Still a fraction of the cost of the new kitchen... -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
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