An oil finish can restore antique wood furniture or give older wood furniture new life by bringing out its natural luster. Minwax is a company that sells protective finishes and stains for wood furniture and hardwood floors. Minwax Antique Oil Finish is a stain-resistant protective finish with an oil base. It is used on finished or unfinished wood. Proper application of this finish requires two or three coats with a cloth or brush.
- Sandpaper
- Clean cloths
- Mineral spirits
- Paintbrush (optional)
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Instructions
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Sand the furniture piece until its surface is smooth throughout. Wipe off any dust with a cloth dipped in mineral spirits, a high-grade solvent.
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Pour a liberal amount of Minwax Antique Oil onto a cloth or brush and apply in in the direction of the wood grain until you have coated the entire piece of furniture.
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Wait five to 10 minutes and buff the wood with a clean cloth.
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Apply a second coat of Minwax Antique Oil Finish 24 hours after the first coat and repeat the buffing process.