Woodwork in a building must be examined carefully to identify the type of wood, and the style of architecture must be considered in determining how the wood is to be treated. Even originally naturally finished wood should be left painted if it is impossible to strip the surface completely. A scratch test is used to determine the original finish. A paint should be selected that is appropriate to the period and style of the building. A grained-finish is appropriate for an original finish of clear shellac or varnish that has been painted over. A report is given on the refinishing of panelled wainscotting made of American black walnut; a paste type stripper was used. A white haze showed through the application of Miniwax Antique Oil Finish. To camouflage the white residue, pigments ground in oil were added to the oil finish. The entire procedure is described. -- AATA