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 ...
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...
Undertaking the project to refinish a dresser? Here are eight easy steps to walk you through the entire process, from sanding to sealing!
Small glue blocks can be strengthened by nails driven through the block into the furniture frame; drill pilot holes for the nails to make sure you don't split the wood. To strengthen chair and table braces, drive three screws through the block and into the frame, one screw straight into ...
You’ll want to reface your cabinets when existing cabinet surfaces have problem 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 ...
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...
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...
(in this case wood veneer) absorbs stain, so if your piece isn’t sanded evenly it won’t absorb evenly. Make sure to clean all that dust off your furniture before you paint or stain. *You cannot skip sanding when you stain. You must sand for your stain to adhere to your furniture ...
Hello, I’m looking to refinish a hutch, a dining room table, and set of chairs. I’d like to avoid sanding. All of the pieces I’ve found to purchase for this project are glossy dark wood pieces. I plan to NOT sand anything, and to use Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint and was wonder...
Engineered floors are an economical alternative to solid hardwood flooring. They are made of a plywood or composite base topped with a thin layer of wood veneer. While the veneer can range in thickness depending on the quality of the flooring, most engineered products can be sanded and refinis...