Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by Glenn
Tung oil over older cabinets just sits on the the top of the shellac and will evaporate and will need to be applied again. Since the older cabinets already have a finish on them I recomend you wax them to protect and bring out the shine in the original shellac finish. As always this is a personal choice. I use briwax in clear or brown. I prefer to restore the original finish then try to apply a new finish such as tung oil. Glenn
Thanks Glenn! I had sanded the cabinets before finishing with tung oil. So, I think I had removed all the old finish that was left. Thanks for the information. I will try that.
Remember I restore antique finishes to preserve the original finish if possible, I refinish as the the last resort. So please do not let me sway you one way or the other. Do what looks best to you. I think it is wonderful that you are taking care of you ladies. Glenn