Undertaking the project to refinish a dresser? Here are eight easy steps to walk you through the entire process, from sanding to sealing!
So you have a piece of furniture you love, but it’s needing some attention. Here’s my process, start to finish based off years of experience, to help you refinish it right! This amazing antique dining table was literally caked with old, crackled varnish so it is the perfect piece to ...
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 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. I chose to hand sand the shell with 80 grit paper. There were some chips in the veneer as well as scratches. I fil...
You'll probably have to refinish the frame so the dowel matches, and you may want to install false dowel plugs at the other joints in the frame so that they match. The dowel will give the frame a handmade pinned or pegged look. © A loose joint can sometimes be resecured with a ...
How much does stone veneer siding cost? Stone is more resistant to fire, insects, impact, and weather than most other materials. Additionally, stone siding provides great insulation, so it can help a home withstand outdoor temperatures better than most other options. Like wood and brick, stone...
Refinish Your Cabinets When cabinets have become dingy but are otherwise in fairly good condition, it’s a good idea to refinish them. To refinish your cabinets, you’ll paint or stain the existing cabinet frames, doors and drawer fronts. If you choose to DIY, you’ll spend about$100 to...
We have an old wood table that has been used and abused for years. Bringing it out over the holidays for card playing, I commented how badly damaged it was and wished I knew how to remove the hideous white heat stains that marred the top. While talking I’m quickly covering the surfac...
You can even refinish your old bathtub with hardware store products that are similar to nail polish. Meticulous preparation of these surfaces is critical, but these treatments are an economical way to improve the look of your bath, fast. Whatever you choose, be sure your expectations are in ...
The reason you should prime your laminate furniture first before painting is simple. Laminate has a shiny finish and if you just try to paint directly on it, the paint will not adhere well and you'll visibly see the paint bubble up as soon as you apply it. I've made this mistake befo...