Hello World! Welcome Friends! Furniture refinishing can go from a fun weekend project to a disaster in no time if you’re not careful! With antique styles trending this year you’ll want to make sure your project stands out above the rest. That’s why we’ve put together this essential list of 7 tips on how to refinish furniture!
Let’s get started!
1. Sanders
When it comes to refinishing your furniture you’re going to want an electric sander. Orbital sanders work great for refinishing projects because they are easy to maneuver and they’re ergonomic for your wrists.
Maneuverability is an important factor, especially if you’re dealing with uniquely shaped furniture like the Saarinen Tulip Table. When sanding, work your way from an 80 grit coarse sandpaper to a 220 grit for a smooth glass-like finish.
2. Brushes and Rollers
When it comes to staining foam brushes and rollers are excellent tools for the job. The angled tips on foam brushes make it easy to apply stain to the cracks and crevices of antique furniture. Using foam rollers ensures that you have a smooth application of paint or stain with no brush lines or stray bristles left stuck to your project!
3. Wood Filler
When refinishing old furniture there will likely be minor scratches or holes that have occurred over the years. Utilizing wood filler when starting your project will fill the imperfections giving you a clean slate to start with.
3. Paint
When it comes to painting your furniture you have many options. Chalk paint is a great way to maintain that antique vibe without looking worn or outdated. Other paint options include metallic and stoneware type paints.
These unique paints not only add color, but they also add texture to your project. These paints are great for refinishing old mirror frames or hardware.
4. Stain
As with paint, stains give you a lot of options as well. Using a weathered or sunbleached stain gives furniture a beachy feel. Using dark stains such as espresso can take an old dresser from worn out to stand out in no time. Try using white paint in contrast with a dark stain to create dimension when refinishing wood furniture.
5. Update Hardware
When you refinish furniture such as dressers or end tables don’t forget about the hardware! The knobs and pulls can be restored as well by deep cleaning and polishing. If your hardware is beyond saving, consider painting it, or buying new modern hardware to contrast the antique furniture.
6. Keep Rags Handy
When refinishing antique furniture things can get messy! Whether it is a spilled stain or a paint mishap you need to have rags handy to protect your new project. The rags can also come in handy to happy stain or to create a ragging effect with paint.
7. Ventilate
This is important not only for your safety but for your furniture as well. When you are sanding you will have a lot of dust in your project area. Consider working outdoors or keep the room open with lots of airflow so that the excess dust does not get on your furniture.
When staining or painting you will want to have proper ventilation as well. The chemicals can cause lightheadedness if you used them in a confined space, and you will want good airflow for drying as well.
Furniture Refinishing Made Easy
With these simple tips and tricks, you’ll be on your way to furniture refinishing in no time! These techniques are easy to follow and fun to do, so don’t wait, get your project started today!
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