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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!
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
