I know, most of my blog posts are about painting furniture… but sometimes that old piece of furniture you just found at the thrift store is covered with so many layers of paints that you need to remove paint from the wood before painting again. Or let’s say you just want to go back to …
Do you know somebody who likes sanding? Because I don’t. For a lot of people, sanding means hours of tedious work through the various grits surrounded by noise and dust. Let us face it, sanding is a tiresome and messy job. Unfortunately, it’s a job that cannot be skipped when refinishing furniture. Having the right …
Let’s say you just found a lovely piece of furniture in your favorite thrift store or you perhaps even inherited a new sofa or chair from a relative with deep sentimental value. But unfortunately, the smell of smoke emanating from the new piece of furniture is going to ruin this amazing addition to your home. …
That’s another question I’ve been asked a lot. And my answer is yes, you can sand veneer. You just need to be careful when sanding veneer because it is much more fragile than solid wood. Depending on its thickness, you can indeed easily sand through the underlying core of the specific piece you’re sanding. Read …
When you refinish an old piece of wood furniture, it’s important to know the type of wood you’re working with. Identifying wood types in furniture will help you choose the right paint or stain, since different types of wood absorb paint and finish differently. Different wood types require different types of finishes, too. For example, …
How to identify wood types in furniture – A complete guide with pictures Discover »
Can I paint over stained wood? That’s a question I get asked a lot. And the answer is yes, you can definitely paint over stained wood. In fact, painting over stain is not that tricky. However it requires additional work compared to painting raw, unstained wood. There are a few simple – but essential – …
I receive so many messages about cleaning the furniture. Today, I would like to share with you how I clean my furniture before I start any repurpose job. ? Since I repurpose old pieces, most of my pieces are very dirty. I think that’s probably why some people pass them up. But if you don’t …
How to Clean Dirty, Grungy Old Wood Furniture In a Few Easy Steps Discover »
