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I’ve just removed shellac from the stair railing of our 140 year old house. The wood underneath all that grime is quite beautiful (not sure what it is) and I’d like to bring it back to its glorious past.
What should be the next step? Is there a neutralizer I should use?
Denton was raving about Tung oil, Is that the best way to refinish natural wood? Is there an in-between stage I’m missing ?
I’d appreciate any advice, since I wouldn’t like to harm the wood.