Wood Care from Minwax

Hunting for Buried Treasure

Find Buried TreasureSeasoned collectors know that garage sales and flea markets are excellent sources of unique "finds" that can be had for a song, and are easily restored or refinished. There may also be buried treasure in your own home, like a beautiful hardwood floor hidden under carpeting, or an unfinished space in your basement or attic that could easily be converted. With a little imagination and elbow grease, and the help of MINWAX products, you can convert flaws into finds.

Turn Flea Market Finds into Instant Heirlooms

Is there beauty beneath all that dirt? Antique Furniture Refinisher by Minwax gently dissolves the old finish without disturbing wood's natural patina. It's also an excellent solution to old-finish problems like "alligator hide," which results when dry air and changing temperature and humidity cause crack lines in the finish; "white hazing," when white rings and hazing result from moisture trapped inside the finish; and flaking or peeling. Once you've removed the old finish, use MINWAX Tung Oil to restore wood's vitality and lustre. Or, refinish the piece with MINWAX WOOD FINISH in a traditional color, and protect the finished piece with MINWAX Fast-Drying Polyurethane in Satin.

Bring Beautiful Hardwood Floors Back to Life

Nothing enhances the value of a home more than the rich, warm look of a beautifully finished hardwood floor. If yours is hidden beneath a carpet, consider giving it new life with MINWAX products. You may want to hire a floor refinisher to remove the original finish, but if you're ready to tackle a big DIY project, you can finish the floors yourself, with MINWAX WOOD FINISH and three coats of MINWAX Fast-Drying Polyurethane. Good maintenance practices will preserve the shine of the floor's finish, and help the topcoat protect the wood beneath. Vacuum or sweep at least once a week. Dust-mop in between to eliminate fine particles of grit and dirt that act like sandpaper abrading the finish. Use MINWAX Hardwood Floor Cleaner regularly on exposed areas. Spills and tracked-on dirt should be cleaned up immediately. To prevent scratching, use doormats and/or area rugs by door entries, and install felt furniture guides.

For more tips and projects, write for your free copy of "MINWAX Tips on Wood Finishing."

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