ladder restoration
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 246
ladder restoration
I have recently found a wooden ladder in our barn and wish to use it for displaying quilts. After cleaning it up, should I put a layer of varnish/sealer, or what? What do you suggest and how many layers should I put on the rungs? Thanks.
#5
Definitely finish it. Although raw unfinished wood looks amazing with quilts on it, it can really damage them. You can always use matte sealant or water based polyurethane. My husband and I make tabletops from time to time and we use matte when we do not want to distract from the wood grain at design. Good luck!
#6
Glad you ask this question. I have a step-ladder that I have saved of my parents and the wooden ironing board that my DM had as her first. The ironing board and ladder were still in use until recent years!! I Have to keep them and find a way to preserve.
#7
My Mother has an old wooden ironing board - what a great idea to use it to display a quilt - love the idea.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Blackberry
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
4
05-22-2011 05:24 AM