A Gardeners Forum Forums General Discussion Hobbies, Crafts and Creativity Restoring old oak bathroom accessories

I remember when the oak bathroom towel racks and things first came out...or atleast the first time I saw them. I thought they were great. Now I have some but they are old and are looking alittle worn. Am I right in thinking that some 220 sandpaper and some lindseed oil will bring them back to like new condition?

I don't know about the grit of the sdandpaper you are asking aobut, Tk--but yes if the item in question is truely pure oak & not a lamenet (sp) then I would think that a good sanding with a light sandpaper and some satin varnish or polyurathane would work wonders for the piece--or pieces for that matter.

I think I would stay away from any high gloss finish though.

You might want to try a harder sandpaper first then buff with the 220. I'd re-varnish them with an outdoor varnish as well.

Then you can come and do mine, they need a re-do as well

The finish on the new one I bought to replace an old one isn't glossy. Which was way I thought the lindseed oil might be best. But your right that would rub off on the towels which wouldn't be good. I hate varnish. How about a polyerathane?

sure take them down and send them over and I'll put them on the "to-do" list. Have I mentioned my to-do list now has over 40 projects on it?

Yup, polyurethane will work. Outdoor polyurethane is better though because of the humidity in a bathroom.

I have a big to-do list also...house repairs are never ending.

I think I have some of the polyerathane. I'll have to see if it is interior or exterior. Thanks for the help.

Don't tell me that. I want to think there is a time when I can sit back and relax. lol. Ok I'm a dreamer.