TIP: If you refinish a table with inserts, make sure you strip, stain and finish those at the same time so they will match! Next, Strip Off the Finish Even if you are going to paint, I suggest stripping off the
No matter how many coats of polyurethane are on the floor, it's the top one that takes the beating and the floor will still need an additional coat of polyurethane in five to seven years. This is the industry standard.A © inch thick hardwood floor has a wear surface, the thickness...
Using gel stain on furniture is my go-to method when refinishing furniture. It is easier to use than the traditional stains as you don’t have to remove the existing stain. You apply the gel stain over the existing finish with very little prep and without stripping. Table of contents Why ...
Well, plus the supplies required to strip and refinish it, many of which I had on hand but some of which I had to buy. Still, it was a pretty affordable way to land ourselves what turned out to be a pretty cute little dining table. I have to admit that I thought the entire table...
I’m going to conclude here for today! But, I’ll be back to share the next steps for thishow to refinish a dresser tutorial– the painting and finishing touches! In that post you’ll see the transformation of ugly duckling to beautiful swan! I’d love to hear if you’ve ever refi...
It was a longer process than I had imagined (made longer than it should have been by my eagerness to get it done) – so, you can imagine my excitement today, after what feels like an eternity of working on it, to FINALLY share my Kitchen Table Makeover! It all started with an old...
I now hate the shiny finish as it is dating the house. My problem is that we purchased high quality fixtures and I cannot afford to replace them. Is there a way that I can refinish these to be dull or antiqued that will work? thanksAnn M [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]...
makeoverin our flip house was one of the final projects we did before it was finished. The bathroom had been put on the back burner because we were dreadinggetting rid of our the bathtub. But then we realized we didn’t have to get rid of it — we could PAINT it and refinish the ...
Valuable tips on refinishing antique furniture. Tips to refinish like a pro without damaging the integrity or value of the piece. Maintain your investment. Confirm that you are not removing the patina from an expensive antique. What you...
If you reapply a shellac finish, be aware that it is very easy to scratch and that it is susceptible to damage from both water and alcohol.[1] You will also need to be quite skilled in its application and polishing. You Might Also Like How toRefinish a Coffee Table How toRestore Woode...