This product doesn't work on heavy varnish
I purchased Clean Slate from Amy Howard's site for use on a Drexel table. The finish was still good, but out of date.  Because the table had heavy varnish I used the Clean Slate twice, then called Amy Howard's office to verify the steps I did before I applied their one-step paint.  They said I should be able to just wipe the set down with Clean Slate and then use their One Step paint with success.  I wiped the entire set down again with Clean Slate before applying the One-Step paint.  The finished piece is nothing short of beautiful.  Two months later I had guests and when my 3-year-old granddaughter sat on her knees, the heels of her shoes rubbed the caning on the chair and the One-Step paint slid right off.  I reached down and flicked another section and more paint came off.  Now I'm noticing additional flaking.  I left a rating on the Amy Howard site but they didn't post it.  If you don't want to waste your time, money and labor, just sand it first.  I like their paint.  The Clean Slate does NOT work.
Rating: 1 stars