Because veneer is only a thin layer of wood attached with glue to a solid base, it is very vulnerable to damage on wooden furniture. On old furniture, the glue that holds the veneer is often not water-resistant. Prolonged humidity or exposure to water can soften the glue, letting the ven...
How to Refinish Wood Furniture, Die-Hard Rules Regardless of “style” or “period” of the piece, I have a few “die hard” rules for stripping and refinishing ANY wood furniture. We all want your project to turn out amazing, so please remember: #1: When stripping old finishes, there ...
Have you ever felt like the furniture in your house needed a fresh coat of paint and were afraid to do it? Refinishing can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! In this post, I will show you exactly how to refinish stained furniture the easy way. Whether you’re ...
After it was all stripped down, I used a palm sander and went over the whole top very gently as I didn’t want to go through the thin wood veneer. Since I had cleaned up the base and legs with the steel wool, I didn’t really need to sand them. Step Five: I toyed with the i...
surface. This veneer can become scuffed and scratched from wear and tear and may need to be refinished. Veneered furniture can be refinished like other wood furniture, as long as the veneer is not too thin, and you take care not to remove too much of the veneer when removing the old ...
Insert the dowel plug with glue, making sure the end of the dowel is flush with the head of the screw, and let the glue dry completely; then carefully cut the end of the dowel flush with the surface, and sand it smooth. You'll probably have to refinish the frame so the dowel ...
To prep correctly, you'll need to empty all cabinets and clear off the counters, including any freestanding appliances. Next, move all furniture, so you'll have plenty of work space. The next, very important step is to tape rosin paper over the counters and floor. To protect the ...
So after all theDIY dramaI shared Monday, here’s the tutorial on how to stain & paint veneer furniture the right way. I am not going to go into too much depth on how to paint the furniture (see our tutorial on thathere), but I do want to touch on the differences with this piece...
The best way to refinish wood floors without sanding is to scuff the floor with a buffer and sanding screen, then apply two coats of new finish. You can also use a chemical to etch the existing finish, then apply new finish. However, the first method giv
Undertaking the project to refinish a dresser? Here are eight easy steps to walk you through the entire process, from sanding to sealing!