Liquor cabinet. Should I paint it?

[rpms]

My neighbour had a yard sale today and I saw this cabinet sitting in her driveway, yesterday. I went over to help move some heavy stuff and asked her how much she wanted for it? She said for me, free.
When I first saw it I thought it was in pretty rough shape and I would paint it. Now that I look at it, it is not too bad. Is it possible to restain or would I have to sand off the varnish? The veneer is not in the best shape.
Any suggestions or photos would be appreciated.

 

[rpms]

Liquor cabinet.Should I paint it?

I Googled images and most have mirror on the back and on the drop down part.

 

[rpms]

Liquor cabinet.Should I paint it?

I was impressed the four glass shelves came with it. The lady said she has the key somewhere too.

 

[rpms]

Liquor cabinet.Should I paint it?

Cool! I just noticed that the shelf covers up the bottle holders. I assume there must have been square decanters at one time?

 

[franksdad]

Congratulations on a beautiful cabinet!  If it were mine I would not paint it...it's too pretty.  If fact, I would just clean it up and leave it as is.  I've dabbled a little in wood refinishing but I'm just a novice.  I would advise you to speak to someone in your area who refinishes wood or even someone very knowledgable at a paint store.  Not trying to advertise, but anytime I have a question about paint or surface refinishing I find the folks at my local Sherwin-Williams paint store to be very knowledgeable and helpful.  Good luck on whatever you do and please post "after" pics.  Jim 

 

[petek]

Before you do anything rash and make a mistake... get yourself some Olde English or similar brand of wood cleaner,, and then get a bottle of Olde English Scratch Cover and rub it all over.. it will make the wood look heaps better if not near new again.  

 

 

 

 

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[westingman123]

Formby's!

It really doesn't look bad to me. A good cleaning will put it right into shape, I'd bet. Yes, square glass decanters are still around, as well.

 

[whirlcool]

I'd send it off to a professional refinisher to have the wood revived. That looks like burled oak, a very beautiful wood when properly restored.

In what style of furnishing is the room where this will be placed?

 

[maytagbear]

For mercy's sake.....

whatever you do, please do not paint it!

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[polkanut]

If you want a square bottle, just get yourself some Jack Daniels.

 

[whirlcool]

Whiskey, Bourbon and Scotch traditionally go in square decanters whereas Vodka, Gin & Rum go in round decanters.

 

[lotsosudz]

Check Goodwills

I see square decanters in the 2nd hand stores all the time. You can pick them up
cheap. If they have paper labels, just soak off, of Goof Off.Cheap way to complete your beautiful piece. I meant the cabinet by the way. LOL My Bad!
Hugs,
David

 

[sarahperdue]

Beautiful!

Wonderful treat. I'd try the Old English before sending it off--the oil will bring out the wood tones, and there is a possibility that a refinisher could do more harm than good. If there are places with peeling veneer, glue it with Elmer's white glue or wood glue which can be steamed off if you ever send it out for a full restoration.

I have a later one that belonged to my grandmother Best,
Sarah

 

[omono]

a mixture of olive oil and instant coffee (yes instant coffee) does wonders for damaged timbers/veneers

 

[abcomatic]

Clean the wood and if you sand it, make sure you go with the grain of the wood. It is much too pretty to paint it. Gary

 

[jmurray01]

As long as it has whisky in it, I don't care whether it is painted or not! Ha ha.

 

[frigilux]

My vote goes in the Do Not Paint column. However, you should test it out to make sure it works!

 

[58limited]

I agree with the above posts: Definitely do not paint it. That wood doesn't look bad, although I can't really tell how bad the veneer may be peeling, if at all, from the pictures. Clean and oil it with Old English or a similar product before painting or sending out to a resto shop.