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. MY LATEST VIDEOS How to Refinish Wood Furniture (Without A Lot of Sanding) by Beck fromBeckwith’...
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...
Drawers are built with wood or metal runners and move back and forth on guides or tracks. In old furniture, the runners are parallel pieces of wood fastened to the drawer bottom, and the guides are strips of wood across the frame. Sometimes the runners or guides are missing; sometimes ...
Undertaking the project to refinish a dresser? Here are eight easy steps to walk you through the entire process, from sanding to sealing!
How to Refinish a Dresser A neighbor stopped up over the weekend and she saw Mark doing some work on the dresser and said if she had seen it, she would have said throw it to the curb! So, what did I see in this piece? 1. The wood is solid (no veneer) and it is well made ...
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 ...
(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 ...
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 equipment to get the job done. So it may be best to work with a professional. Refinish Your Cabinets When cabinets ...
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...
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...