Found out the original finish on my 1950s dresser was basically just beer

Read a restoration guide from a museum in Chicago that said some mid-century factories used a shellac cut with lager as a cheap sealer. Has anyone actually tried to match or repair something like that?

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jamierodriguez1mo ago

My last DIY project involved a spilled IPA, so I'm basically a pro.

henry7635h ago

Honestly, mary309, that's how most "experts" are made these days.

mary3091mo ago

Did the spill at least make the floorboards look more rustic?