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Can mahogany furniture be painted?

Redwood furniture can be painted. The whole furniture looks very full and shiny after painting, which conforms to the aesthetic vision of the public now. In addition, mahogany furniture plays a protective role after painting.

First of all, look at the legs and feet of the furniture for signs of fading and soaking. In the humid areas in the south, furniture is usually placed directly in the mud, which will happen after a long time.

Secondly, see if the patina is natural. Generally, there will be natural patina in the position where the user's hands often contact. The new imitation patina is either unnatural or made in a place that is not often touched.

Again, look at the copper live parts. If the copper pieces of old mahogany furniture are original, it will take decades or even hundreds of years to polish by hand. Copper movable parts include face pages, hinges, handles, corners, panels, locks, etc. Some furniture with better materials will be made of white copper, which will give off a faint silver light after a long time, which makes people think.

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Mahogany furniture is suitable for damp and avoid drying, so mahogany furniture can't be exposed to the sun, and air conditioners can't blow on the furniture. Indoor air should be kept dry in spring, autumn and winter, and it is advisable to spray it with a humidifier. Indoor fish and flowers can also adjust the indoor air humidity.

Redwood furniture should be properly hidden, and objects should be stored in the cabinet, not exceeding the door frame. If it is often jammed, the cupboard door will be deformed.

The mahogany surface of mahogany furniture is generally brittle, such as desktop and chair surface. Always pay attention to prevent bumping and cracking. If tenons are found in the stressed place during use or moving, they must be glued and sealed again before use.

For the panel of Taiwan Province mahogany furniture, in order to protect the paint film from being scratched and show the wood grain, a thick glass plate is generally placed on the countertop, and the glass plate is separated from the wooden countertop with a small suction pad. It is not recommended to use transparent polyethylene crystal disk.

Mahogany furniture is generally used for a long time, so it is usually necessary to protect the surface coating of the furniture, and it is best to rub a little wax every three months, which not only increases the beauty of the furniture, but also protects the wood.