Posted by James Hanzalik (67.75.31.191) on August 20, 2003 at 21:06:54:
I just purchased a mahogany mantle (1880s)with a beveled mirror. It is very dark (almost black)and the finish is rough in some areas (cracking/gritty) with some white paint brush marks (probably from painting adjacent trim). Should I strip and refinish?