Large blisters must usually be slit, because the veneer has swelled. With a sharp craft knife or single-edge razor blade, carefully cut the blister open down the middle, along the grain of the wood. Be careful not to cut into the base wood. Then cover the surface and apply heat as abo...
As you are refinishing wood furniture, be sure to also read ourtips for painting furniture with different paint types,how to prevent tannin (knot) bleedthrough, andhow to stain wood any color. How to Refinish Wood Furniture (Without A Lot of Sanding) by Beck fromBeckwith’s Treasures This ...
Undertaking the project to refinish a dresser? Here are eight easy steps to walk you through the entire process, from sanding to sealing!
using a chisel to pry up the spline that holds it. If the spline is stubborn, you may have to soak the area with a towel soaked in very hot water and wrung almost dry. When the adhesive has softened, place a block of wood under the caning and tap the block with a hammer. This...
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 ...
In this post, I will show you exactly how to refinish stained furniture the easy way. Whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or just getting started, you’ll be able to follow these tips and get a beautiful new look for your old furniture in no time. Choosing the right wood furniture to ...
To hardwood purists, painting a wood floor is almost a sin, but sometimes there's no better way to reclaim an old floor. For example, your floor may be engineered hardwood, and you may have over-sanded it and worn through the veneer. Or consider an old solid wood floor that has alread...
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. ...
areas that paint or stain won’t cover. Refacing means giving existing cabinet frames, doors and drawer fronts a new veneer, usually wood or laminate. When you go the DIY route, you’ll need about$2,000 in equipmentto get the job done. So it may be best to work with a professional...
Varnish can make a wood veneer lustrous and durable, but it can crack and weather over time. Removing old varnish from veneer is a delicate process. Veneers are generally thin strips of wood laid over a base wood, and some removal methods might damage th