Unfinished Furniture | Unfinished Pine Bedroom Furniture | Unfinished Pine Furniture
When you buy your untreated/unfinished furniture ( ‘in the white’ ) pine bedroom furniture, it will be straight from the workshops, which will usually be ours, although we do have other selected suppliers. The substantial discount in the buying price you have obtained is to allow for your time in preparation and finishing.The following tips are to help you obtain a wax finish.Unfinished Pine Furniture Preparation Please do initially make an examination of the furniture for any apparent manufacturing defects or damage as these cannot be rectified or exchanged after it has been polished. In the unlikely event of any serious construction faults our normal guarantee of exchange or repair would of course apply. The very nature of pine means that ‘in the white’ items will have small shakes and nail holes that may need attention. The quality of the preparation is all important to the final finish.Sanding Pine and Oak furniture will have been sanded both during and after construction but will always need a degree of further preparation before finishing. If you are trying to achieve an Antique effect, ‘harrassing’ the piece ( removing sharp edges ) in the final sanding process will soften the look and simulate natural wear and tear. The final sanding can be carried out with fine grade sandpaper ( 150/180 grit ), de-nibbing pads or fine grade wire wool.Bruises Dents or bruises in pine can occur through knocks which compress the fibres of the wood. When ‘in the white’ these can usually be effectively removed by wetting with very hot water and leaving 2-3 hours and then fine sanding. Make sure the timber is dry before applyingstain or polish.Applying stains Before attempting to stain, try out the colour on a small area that cannot be seen to ensure it achieves the effect you require. Should you require a lighter shade then simply dilute the stain with water to the required strength and colour. Apply the stain evenly with a large or small brush depending on the areas and intracacies of the item. Try to brush evenly with the grain, avoiding any gatherings in corners and mouldings - removing any excess with a muslin or similar cloth. Be careful not to leave fingerprints in the stain as it dries. Important: Be sure to finish the area in one go, as overlapping a previously stained area will cause patching. Excess glue deposits may become visible during staining. These can be removed by careful sanding or by scraping with a sharp knife or chisel. Allow 2-4 hours drying time at normal room temperature, then buff with wire wool before applying furniture waxes.Unfinished Furniture | Unfinished Pine Bedroom Furniture | Unfinished Pine Furniture Waxing There are a wide range of clear and tinted waxes, so choose the right one for the effect you require, then simply follow these guidelines: visit www.landmarkfurniture.co.uk for the rest of the tips on treating your unfinished pine furniture