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Restoring & Refinishing Furniture

Choose one of these three varieties according to your desired look and the furniture material.

Don't put that old sofa on the curb! Give it new life with paint.

Want to add a little flare to an old, unused table? Try this Asian-inspired upcycling project.

Breathe new life into your old furniture pieces with this simple, shabby chic upcycling how-to.

Don't replace it, paint it!

Create a cozy lounge area with a close up window view.

The key to a bubble-free application is in the supplies.
While stripping is pleasurable in some venues, in the home workshop, it is seldom so.
We've covered how to reupholster the back, the seat and the arms of a traditional wingback chair.

Finding the perfect piece is half the fun.

Take a wood table from tired to fresh with a few supplies.

Preparation is the way of boy scouts and furniture refinish.

Wood from Peltogyn flowering plants has a distinct look.

Wood oil finish is durable and resistant to removal.
Waxing wood is one way of enhancing the surface to bring out the features such as grain and knots.

Your furniture staining and finishing questions answered.

Stripping closes the grain of the wood to the penetration of stain, sanding reopens the grain.

Although durable, your countertop isn't invincible.

Your furniture staining and finishing questions answered.

It's time to strip the wood surface of old paint or varnish. Use this advice for the best way to do it.

The first step to being a great upcycler is knowing how to find great stuff for repurposing.
In addition to having a comfy place to kick up your feet, a storage ottoman wiill help hide clutter.
Polyurethane foam is one of the most common materials used in the restoration of furniture.
If you have had to refinish wrought iron furniture, then use the best sealant to preserve it.

A patio provides a most relaxing place for breathing fresh air or sipping some drinks.

Bamboo has a naturally-protective coating that makes it repel finishes, but there is a way you can stain it.

Care for these heirlooms to pass them on intact.

It’s important to protect your wood from the elements.

Create that worn look by distressing it yourself?
It is easy to restore a butcher block table with materials that are available at your nearest hardware store. The process is similar to the process of applying finish to new butcher block table tops. There are a few things that you need to keep in mind. For example, if you use your butcher block for
While it can be thrifty to purchase a used crib, there are some problems associated with the old paint on these cribs. Old cribs are likely to be painted with lead-based paint, which can lead to serious health problems. The following two problems are the reasons that parents should remove old paint from
Staining an oak crib is a job that you'll want to take extra care on. You don't want to apply just any stain that's available on the store shelf. Non-toxic stains that are free of chemicals and made for sensitive individuals are the types that you'll want to look for, in order to protect your newborn.
If you have applied wood varnish to a piece of furniture and now the surface is cloudy, there are several possible reasons for this. Reason 1: Wet Surface If you apply a coat of varnish before the stain is totally dry, it may become cloudy because it has sealed moisture under it. Always wait at least
Zebrawood is an excellent choice of wood if you want to create an exotic look in your home. The wood is also known as zingana and originates from Congo, Gabon and Cameroon. It is used for furniture, carvings, wall panelling and extravagant floors. Zebrawood is one of the higher priced woods available

Lead-based paint needs to be dealt with cautiously.

Use these painting tips to restore old leather furniture or to completely transform it.

Teak wood is low maintenance but sometimes it needs to be restored. This handy guide will help you do it yourself.

Sometimes all your furniture needs is a little sprucing it up.

An accidental paint splotch isn’t the end for your couch.