How do you remove old stain, varnish, or paint if I want to refinish my furniture?
Through a process which includes Soda Blasting initially, then sanding to finer grits.
What is Soda blasting?
Abrasive blasting is using pressurized air or water containing a suspended particle that is projected at a surface for the purpose of degreasing or removing burnt on carbon, coatings and other contaminants. ARMEX is a baking soda based (sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO3) media manufactured by the makers of ARM & HAMMER™️ Products for use as an abrasive in cleaning or removing coatings without alteration of the base material.
Where did Soda Blasting originate?
In the mid-1980s, engineers restoring the Statue of Liberty required a method of removing layers of coal tar epoxy from the interior of the statue without damaging its copper plating. ARMEX™️ baking soda was successfully used to strip away these layers without harming the metal’s structural integrity.
How do you apply the new urethane finish?
Urethane finish is sprayed on in multiple layers with the use of steel wool between coats.
Do you have environmentally and safe finishes?
Yes, we offer and often use products that are a hard-wax oil with 0% volatile organic compound (non-harmful)
Do you pick up and deliver?
Yes, we pick up and deliver for a small fee.
What kind of Wood do you typically use?
We typically build with Hardwoods including red and white oak, hickory, maple, teak, walnut, and Elm just to name a few.
What kind of epoxy resin do you use?
Ecopoxy flowcast for deeper pours.