Imperial Bathroom Mahogany Toilet Seat

Susan1942

Yes I was wondering about that. I am not a good d
DIY but my daughter has a lady from Ukraine who.seems to be able to do many many things 
Like a hole in the ceiling..Putting new silicone round shower and bath.
I suppose could ask her. I.have a few broken ornaments needing repairs. 
Thanks 

twopenny

I have a solid mahogany toilet seat too. My grandfather bought it and it is beautiful.

I gave it to a local furniture restoration guy and for a very reasonable price he did it really well.

Essentially it's taking the varnish off and revarnishing with a clear varnish. Using paint/varnish stripper won't hurt it. Wire wool will be a long job. It's the care with the varnish that is essential. Soft fine brush and good gloss varnish does the trick.

I made the mistake of using a matt varnish on a light coloured beech toilet seat. It protects the wood but matt isn't comfortable to sit on

Don't do french polishing. That allows water to get into the finsih and should only be for tables where you take a lot of care with what's put on it.

Susan1942

Didn't know about Guardsman ring remover.  What I actually have are like drip marks on the wood.  I have got the extra fine wire wool but not what I would need to use with it.  Thanks again for all your advice I do appreciate it 

Susan1942

Just seen your comment about getting someone to sort it out for me.  I have a very good joiner kitchen fitter but who has done other things for me too.  I will ask him and see if he knows anyone.  At the end of the day it is worth spending a bit of money on it  Thanks so much Sue