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    Re: Strong Red Tones in Wood after Stripping

    Posted by cassie on 12/14/2002, 3:30 pm , in reply to "Re: Strong Red Tones in Wood after Stripping"
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    Yes, I'd love to have more info! I'm at a complete loss of how to reduce/eliminate the strong reds. I was thinking it was a dark mahogany stain or something similar that had soaked into the grain. I attempted to purchase the two part bleaching process (does that contain lye?) at the local home store but they informed me they cannot sell it any longer. I have a total of three chairs (the fourth chair is not red at all) although one is considerably less red. Any help of steps to take would be greatly appreciated!

    --Previous Message--
    : It sounds like they are very old and the red
    : stain might be either milk paint or berry
    : stain, both of which are very difficult to
    : remove, especially on oak. I have had some
    : success in removing these dyes with lye
    : (caustic soda). This will also turn the
    : oak dark grey which can be lightened will
    : beach. If you are not familliar with the
    : process, let me know and I will help you
    : through it.
    :


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