I have stripped a victorian fireplace and I would now like to finish it. What can I use other than paint?
Question:A few years ago I bought a reclaimed fireplace and it seems to be covered in a substance like show polish. I would like to achieve the same affect. Thanks
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You need a grate polish.
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Bri-wax is the stuff.
or, depending on the type of wood,
you could Lime-wax it, this gives a whitish finish.
stucco, or stain would look nice if it is done right.
It depends on what type of look you want
go to a speciality store and ask them. Or a decorator.
If I had already gone to the trouble of stripping it to bare wood, I would put a good quality wood stain on it, color of your choice. Then when stain is dry, a good coat of varnish or some other sealant like polyurethane.
Hi, you need to track down a product called Zebo. It comes in a tube (boxed). A local hardware store is more likely to have it than a DIY place.
Apply sparingly, according to the instructions, and you will need to spend a LOT of time polishing it up.
It needs regular reapplication, otherwise the finish tends to accumulate some surface rust.
I'm sure that you can buy some stuff for this in places like homebase. If you dont have on near you, visit a fireplace showroom.
It depends what the material is: iron or wood.
If it`s wood you can stain it.
If it`s metal you can `black-lead` it.
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