Piano stool upcycle using Beeswax

francinem

I rescued a discarded piano stool from the curb and gave it a simple refresh using affordable Bunnings products. The timber was structurally sound but dull and grimy from age and neglect. I gently cleaned the surface, smoothed it back with superfine steel wool, and re-sealed the timber using beeswax to bring back warmth and protection. This project was about sustainability, saving furniture from landfill, and achieving a natural, low-sheen finish with minimal tools and cost

Materials

• Beeswax Furniture Polish
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  Microfibre Cleaning Cloths
  
  

Tools

• 0000 Superfine Steel Wool
• Scissors
• Clean, dry cloths

Steps

Step 1

Inspected the piano stool for damage and loose joints

 

Step 2

Turned the piece upside down to check condition

 

Step 3

Gently cleaned the timber surface using a fresh microfibre cloth

Step 4

Gathered supplies

Step 5

• Applied a small amount of beeswax with a cloth, working with the grain
• Let the beeswax absorb for several minutes
• Buffed the surface with a clean, dry cloth
• Repeated waxing on dry areas where needed

Step 6

Styled in music room to enjoy!

EricL

Hello @francinem 

What an excellent restoration effort! The stool looks fantastic and the beeswax really brought out the woods character.

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful restoration project.

Eric