A quicker less expensive technique that lets beautiful old wood look like beautiful old wood.
Restoring old wood chairs.
Work with the grain and rub the surface of the old wood furniture.
Use an electric sander if you have one to make the job go by quicker.
If working indoors protect the floors and any furniture nearby and ensure good ventilation.
How to restore old wooden furniture.
Wipe off the excess stain with a clean cloth and let it dry overnight.
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.
Prepare for stripping back stripping furniture is messy but key to wood restoration so work outside if possible.
Apply a gel stain over the old finish to restore missing color.
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Apply a bit of a wood cleaner to fine grade steel wool.
Begin sanding your chair with 100 or 120 grit sandpaper to remove any old paint or varnish.