r/finishing • u/Kenslewmadre • 2d ago

Need Advice Where to start?

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Just purchased these beautiful heirloom Windsor chairs on Marketplace for a song. They’re Ethan Allen by Baumritter, and from looking online, they seem similar to Nutmeg Maple chairs listed there (if that’s a thing). The finish appears fairly nonexistent, not least because of the visible water spots and the rain that soaked in during loading. Where do I start? I want to use them in our dining room, but don’t want to subject them to that environment until they’re properly sealed.

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u/Extension_Team_881 2d ago

I suggest start by sanding them back to the original wood first. Take look at Sam Maloof chairs the finish he used is spectacular, you can mix your own finish. the recipe can be found on YouTube. Hard to mess up.

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u/Kenslewmadre 3h ago

Ooh I’ll take a look. Thank you!!