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Saw a 'restored' dresser at the antique mall in Springfield that made me cringe
It was covered in thick, drippy polyurethane that completely filled the grain. The seller had a sign calling it a 'professional refinish' and wanted $800 for it. What's the worst finish job you've seen on a piece being sold as restored?
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noah9176mo ago
Come on, that's just how some people like it. That thick poly coat protects the wood and gives it a shiny, modern look. Not everyone wants a dry, flat finish. That glossy, plastic feel is way easier to clean and lasts forever. For $800, you're paying for a piece that's sealed up tight and ready for heavy use, not some delicate antique finish.
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the_sage6mo ago
My uncle's kitchen table has a poly finish so thick you could spill a whole pot of coffee and just wipe it up. It's survived three kids and looks brand new after 15 years. I get the appeal for a busy house where you just need things to work. But I also miss being able to feel the wood grain under my fingers, you know? It's a trade-off between something that feels alive and something that's basically bulletproof.
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kevin_flores6mo ago
Holy cow, $800 for a dresser you could skate on? That's wild. I get what @noah917 is saying about it being tough, but filling the grain completely is just sad. At that point it's not even wood anymore, it's a plastic shell. The worst I saw was someone painted right over old hardware and the drawers were basically glued shut with latex.
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