How to polish wooden furniture?

Polishing wooden furniture is easy if you are aware of what chemicals to use. Like others, I did not know how to polish wood at home and hired an expert carpenter to complete the task for me. After around three years, I wanted to get our dining table chairs polished again, so I started watching videos about it. I came across a video on how do you polish wood and implemented the process. It was quite easy and worked perfectly. Let me share the process I followed.

How to Polish Old Furniture at Home?

To polish old wooden furniture at home, 

• Start by wiping the furniture with a soft, damp cloth to remove dust and grime.

• Check for scratches, dents, or watermarks that may need special attention.

• Lightly sand the surface with fine-grit sandpaper to smooth imperfections and create a better surface for the finish.

• Apply wood stain for a colour boost, or use furniture wax to nourish and protect the wood. Do use a soft cloth, following the wood grain.

• After allowing the polish to set, gently buff the furniture with a clean, dry cloth to reveal a renewed shine.

You can visit any paint shop and ask them to provide you with the necessary paints. Just make sure to sand the surface nicely so that the water sticks to it perfectly.

A rich and valuable possession like wood needs to be taken care of. It needs polishing from time to time to retain shine and enhance the life of the furniture. So exactly how to polish wooden furniture at home? I am going to address this aspect for you. But before that let us look at the reasons why wooden furniture needs polishing and what are the different types of polish available in the market.

• To prevent wear and tear

• To eliminate moisture entrances

• To prevent from termite attacks

• For a smooth and glossy look

There are several types of polishes available in the market for wooden furniture. Here are a few popular ones:

• Lamination polish (resin or polyester)

• Melamine polish

• French polish

• PU Polish

These are the steps to polish wooden furniture at home:

1. Buy the most suitable furniture from the supermarket or online

2. Take your furniture in a well lit and ventilated area

3. Clean the surface of the wooden furniture 

4. Pick a spot in one corner and test your polish

5. If everything goes well, take a cotton cloth and make a ball of it.

6. Dip the ball into the polish and apply a layer gently on the surface of the wooden furniture. 

7. Try to even out the polish and let it dry in sunlight for a few hours.

There you have it. That is how to polish wooden furniture at home.