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Refinishing Old Wood with Coconut Oil
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2 Little Superheroes
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$15
30 Minutes
Easy
To refinish old dry wood simply sand and wash with warm soapy water. Let the wood dry out (after washing it). Now using a clean dry rag apply a thin coat of coconut oil. Let it sit for 5 minutes or so, and then buff (wipe in a circular motion). Repeat if the wood is really dry.
For this piece I also applied a coat of Miss Mustard Seed Furniture Wax as added protection.
The coconut oil brought out the natural color of the wood, re-hydrated the wood, and took away that old musty barn smell. Oh yeah and it's also a great hand moisturizer. It's a win-win!
I am so happy with the results and the best part is it totally non-toxic (people eat coconut oil) so the kids helped me with this project.
@www.2littlesuperheroes.com
For this piece I also applied a coat of Miss Mustard Seed Furniture Wax as added protection.
The coconut oil brought out the natural color of the wood, re-hydrated the wood, and took away that old musty barn smell. Oh yeah and it's also a great hand moisturizer. It's a win-win!
I am so happy with the results and the best part is it totally non-toxic (people eat coconut oil) so the kids helped me with this project.
@www.2littlesuperheroes.com
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Published March 19th, 2013 2:53 PM
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Bri62964911 on Apr 25, 2022
I'm definitely going to try your awesome recommendation! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Med64484264 on Jun 29, 2022
I’ve got to try this! I have a jar in my frig and now I have it to use on my refurbished furniture. Thank you.
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