This “new-to-me” process may have changed my mind completely. I am going to share how to strip furniture without stripper. I picked up this mirror at a thrift store many months ago. It was the only piece I had to try this technique on. The process that I am going to talk about ...
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...
1-800-GOT-JUNK? can take away your old wood furniture Six steps for taking apart old wood furniture Step 1: Gather your tools and safety fear Before diving into the disassembly process, it's crucial to have the right tools and safety gear to make the task both efficient and safe. ...
About a year ago, my husband found an old wood table on Facebook Marketplace. It wasfree, so he brought it home to see if I could restore it in some way. (Why I never took a picture of it in its original state is beyond me, but it was inveryrough shape.) The sealer was peel...
I used the same Pre-Stain wood conditioner by MinWax as I had used on our old farmhouse dining table, just so that the stain I wanted to use would be more even. Even though it’s an extra step, this wood conditional really does help and make a difference to the finished stain quality...
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...
Now, let’s get to work! How to Refinish Furniture, Step by Step This process uses chemicals rather than spending hours and hours sanding off the old finish. What’s the best way to sand old wood furniture? NOT with sandpaper! What’s the most efficient way to sand wood to a bare fi...
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Sand the entire piece of furniture with each grade of sandpaper before moving on to the next grade. Between sandings, brush off or vacuum up all sanding debris, and then wipe the wood clean with a tack cloth. Dust or grit caught under the paper can scratch the wood. If there are tig...
Whitewashing wooden floors and furniture can create an antique look, without requiring a long refinishing process. Unlike restoring old furniture, whitewashing is usually intended for beat up furniture that will fit shabby chic décor. You can learn how to whitewash wood in a day with a few suppl...