Begin sanding your chair with 100 or 120 grit sandpaper to remove any old paint or varnish.
Restoring old wood chairs.
Begin the restoration of your wood furniture with a thorough cleaning.
However you will most likely need to sand the legs and any backing of the chair by hand since the sander cannot get into any grooves and other details.
Use a soft cloth to work gel stain into the furniture if the old stain has worn off or faded.
Work with the grain and rub the surface of the old wood furniture.
Apply a bit of a wood cleaner to fine grade steel wool.
You don t need to strip off the old finish to restore the color of the furniture with gel stain.
If working indoors protect the floors and any furniture nearby and ensure good ventilation.
A quicker less expensive technique that lets beautiful old wood look like beautiful old wood.
Wipe off the excess stain with a clean cloth and let it dry overnight.
Use an electric sander if you have one to make the job go by quicker.
How to restore old wooden furniture.