How to Refinish Furniture

Do you think that those old pieces of furniture lying in a corner of your house are nothing more than scrap? Well, if you think so I am sure that you have no idea about the various furniture refinishing projects. Refinishing your old furniture is a great way to give it a new look and make it ready to use once again. As the furniture gets older, it loses its finish and starts looking dull. Spills, stains and scratches often take away its beauty and bright look. Well, refinishing a furniture piece that is in good frame and structure not only gives it a new look but also adds to the beauty of your home decor. So wondering how to refinish furniture? Let us have a look at the step by step procedure of this project.

Cleanse Thoroughly

Often furniture pieces are not maintained and cleaned regularly. This might lead to a layer of dust over its surface leading to a dull and unattractive looking piece. Grab a furniture cleaner and thoroughly cleanse the surface of this home furniture. You must choose a cleaner depending upon the material of furniture you are working over. Pick a commercial wood cleaner if you are refinishing furniture made of wood. You can also use a mix of linseed oil and turpentine for cleaning wood furniture. Well, let me tell that cleansing the piece thoroughly from inside and outside can give it an ultimate look, avoiding further steps of refinishing it.

Sand the Surface

First, let me tell that sanding is the most important step in the entire process. Sanding the surface helps remove existing paint and coats of gloss, wax or sealant that has been applied earlier. With proper sanding you can have a rough surface that lets paint or stain adhere well. You can either use the sanding machine or simply use stripping liquid to get rid of the old paint and finish off the surface. Once this is done you need to use a wood filling paste to fill up the holes and uneven surface and have a flat and clean surface ready to be refinished. Once the piece is thoroughly dry after this you can move on to the next step of refinishing furniture which is painting or staining it.

Refinishing the Piece

Well, before you move on to learn to stain the furniture or paint, let us see which one of the two alternatives you must opt for while refinishing furniture. If your furniture is made of good quality wood and the surface has no imperfections and has a beautiful natural grain design, you can simply stain it with a clear finish. Sometimes various types of wood are used to make an entire piece of furniture. This also leads to a surface with mix shades and grain. Painting such a piece to hide the imperfections and uneven surface is one of the best ideas in this case. Simply get a clear stain or desired wood paint color and apply the same on the surface using a wide flat brush. Make sure you apply 2-3 coats to cover it in the best way. Also, do not apply the next coat before the previous one dries off.

Buy the best quality cleaner, refinisher, and stain or paint to give an ultimate look to the piece. You can give it a gloss or matte effect using suitable type of paints. Premium quality paints that offer a good looking satin finish can also be checked out. So, ready to refinish the old furniture?