Restore Furniture Step-By-Step
Below are step-by-step instructions to restore furniture that is damaged or outdated. While many aspects appear straightforward, each piece is unique.ย The process of restoring furniture requires time and dedication. While it is a commitment, the results are very rewarding.
๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐ญ: ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฎ ๐๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ณ๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ.
Once your family and friends know you are looking for unwanted furniture to restore, a whole bunch will be donated your way! Facebook marketplace is our next go-to. After surfing for furniture, you will begin to see what fair prices are for solid pieces. Also, always negotiate! You will be surprised at how flexible sellers are. The last way we have found great pieces of furniture is at garage sales and just sitting on the curb! Never underestimate the power of just driving around to have a look.
๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐ฎ: ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐๐ฝ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ฎ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป.
Take your time with this step. Think about where you will put the piece in your home and design it to fit in. Gather ideas and inspiration from others. Most importantly have fun being creative! This is what makes doing the work fun.
๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐ฏ: ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ณ๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐น ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ฎ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ.
Before you begin make sure you take your time wiping down all surfaces well with a degreaser. Every local hardware store or box store carries its own brands. This is an important step because you donโt want old spills or stains to seep through your new paint or stain.
๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐ฐ: ๐ง๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ณ๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ.
Depending on the piece this could include removing handles, taking out drawers, removing legs, or any other removable part. This makes it easier to restore the piece to perfection.
๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐ฑ: ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฑ๐ผ๐๐ป ๐ณ๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ.
This step varies depending on your vision for the piece. Using a palm sander is the quickest and easiest way to sand. You can use a mouse sander for the edges. Start with an 80-grit sanding disc on real wood furniture. On veneered surfaces start with 120-grit. Work your way up to 220-grit for the smoothest finish. If you are staining the piece you will want to make sure you get right down to the natural wood. Prepping to paint furniture is a little different. You will only need to sand to remove impurities and create a good grip for the new paint.
๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐ฒ: ๐ช๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ถ๐น๐น ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ.
We like to complete this step after we sand to get a clear visual of areas that need to be repaired. Using wood filler and a putty knife, fill the damaged areas. Once it drys, use a sanding sponge to perfect it. Reapply and resend as required.
๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐ณ: ๐ช๐ถ๐ฝ๐ฒ ๐ฑ๐ผ๐๐ป ๐ณ๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป.
Using a microfibre cloth and cleaner, wipe down all sanded furniture. You want the surface clear of any dust from sanding so your stain or paint goes on flawlessly.
๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐ด: ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ฎ๐.
Apply the stain with a brush and use a rag to wipe off excess material. Apply more coats between dry times for a darker finish. Apply a clear top coat with a brush to ensure your new stained top stays beautiful for years.
๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐ต: ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐.
Decide whether your piece would benefit from using a primer. A primer helps create a base for your paint to adhere to, as well as helps the paint look even. Choose to apply primer and paint with a brush, a roller, or a spray gun. All methods work well however using a spray gun would be deemed the most flawless method if done correctly. Text a sample area first to make sure the product and application are what you are expecting. Itโs easier to change a little section than realize later you donโt like the makeover and need to redo it!
๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐ญ๐ฌ: ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ.
If you are using existing hardware, clean the hardware and spray using the desired colour. Usually, you will require 2 coats. Another alternative is to use new hardware, such as handles and knobs. There are a variety of great selections for handles and knobs online. Simply Google search and choose your favourites!
๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐ญ๐ญ: ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ.
The last step is to reassemble your piece! Voilร !!! Congratulations, you have a newly restored piece of furniture!
The Finished Furniture Piece
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