Refurbishing Old Furniture

Getting down to business discover our best tips for refinishing wood the right way.

Refurbishing old furniture. Removing the old finish is the most time consuming part of refinishing wood furniture. After clear coating let your finished piece fully cure in a warm dry well ventilated area for 24 hours before use. Furniture rehab and repair.

Remove old paint and varnish by sanding or through the use of chemical strippers. How to refinish antique furniture. Valuable tips on refinishing antique furniture.

A seasoned pro tells you how to clean repair and restore old worn finishes without messy chemical strippers. Find out if refinishing is the smartest option. Occasionally heat guns can also be used for stripping and are sometimes helpful with the removal of a stubborn finish.

I ve also included a lot of information about other techniques and their pros and cons as well as some tips i ve found for making the job eas. This example shows how to refinish a cedar chest but the technique is the same for any wooden furniture. Diamonds in the rough what details should you look for when buying old furniture.

Tips to refinish like a pro without damaging the integrity or value of the piece. Furniture refinishing will be easier from here on out. Learn how to refinish furniture faster and easier by avoiding stripping.