I am showing you how to strip furniture without stripper! I have done so many furniture projects and DIY projects throughout the years and there are definitely projects I love to do and some I never look forward to. Stripping furniture is one of the “never look forward to” projects. I ...
The directions said to wait ten minutes but I’m pretty impatient so I started to strip it off with my scraper after about 5 minutes. I found if the stripper gel dried out at all it didn’t work as well, and you had to re-wet the surface before using your scraper on it. I bet ...
How to Strip Furniture with Oven Cleaner Before You Start First thing’s first:Make sure the piece you want to strip is right for this method.(See the FAQ section of this post for more information.) Once you have ensured your piece is a good fit for stripping with oven cleaner, you wi...
Finishes are great for protecting wood, but they start to look dingy over time. If your wood furniture or flooring needs to be revitalized, consider stripping off the old finish. It's important to first protect yourself from the harsh...
I have wanted to see if it would work on wood that has been painted. I haven’t found a good piece of painted furniture to try it on, but I recently found a wood box that was the perfect candidate. This post will show you how to strip paint off wood without the mess and long pr...
How To: Strip and Repaint Wrought-Iron Furniture (Posted 2014-02-05 18:20:51)Huber, Jeanne
Since chalk paint is water-soluble, you can use soap and water to clean your brushes when you’re done with your project. If the furniture has any type of shiny finish, you’ll need to do some sanding. You don’t have to completely strip the finish down to all the bare wood. What...
How to calculate fabric for your upholstered chair project I found this great post from the online fabric store,Calculating Fabric Yardage for your Project. They also share some upholstery charts with images of furniture styles with the yards needed for that type of furniture. It is a great res...
Sponge the sanded piece of furniture with cold water, soaking the wood evenly and thoroughly; then wipe off any excess. The wood must be evenly wet, with no dry spots and no puddles, or it may dry with water stains. Be especially careful not to overwet veneers; the glue that holds ...
Foam wrap is a flexible and lightweight option that provides good cushioning and surface protection. It's often used for wrapping furniture, electronics, and other delicate items. One of its main benefits is that it can be used to pack fragile items with irregular shapes. It's also non-abra...