Are you thinking of dumping those old pieces of wood assembled as furniture? This is a common idea that plays in our mind when furniture loses its old luster and utility. After all a majority of home owners refuse the idea of keeping antique furniture pieces or those with a worn-out look. You will hardly be able to find wood-crafts that have not been able to withstand the test of time.
When furniture starts showing age, you hardly feel like keeping it. However, little does anyone know that the old luster can once again be restored with a lot of hard work and planning. If you have bought a new haven for yourself and want to curtail your expense to fill the economic dent, you can just stick to furniture remodeling ideas that add on to your monetary advantage.
If you don’t have enough furniture to beautify your home you can hop into shops selling second-hand ones at dirt-cheap prices. This way you can save heaps. However, it is even better if you opt for solid timber furniture with zero hidden faults. Things turn lighter for your pockets when there is a list of existent furniture that requires a pep-up.
Extended use might take toll on their original looks; however, a fresh and promising remodeling idea can bring back the old beauty of your furniture in a couple of days.
Here is a list of things you require for your furniture remodeling plan:
- Sand papers (smooth and rough pieces)
- Varnish or stain
- Piece of wood with sand papers stuck to them so as to reach out to stubborn stains and corners.
- Thinners
- Newspapers
- Paintbrush
Spread newspapers on the floor to avoid a messy situation. At first you have to start with removing the old varnish with rough sand paper using an electric sander. Apply steady pressure on the table top and ensure that the process is smoothly continued to avert scratches. Take a soft cloth to wipe out the dust. Sand-off the limbs of the furniture in the same way.
Next, decide on whether you would reapply varnish on the furniture or give a finishing touch to the same. Personally re-applying varnish would be more effective to bring about the old luster.
For applying a finishing coat, it is best to use a paste. Use a super soft cloth to apply the paste on the wood. Then rub the wood for higher shine.
If you wish to change the existent colour of the furniture then, add in new coats of the shade you have already chosen for the furniture. Apply even and long strokes with a paint brush that goes well along the grains. Now, allow the stain to dry-up prior to applying sealer. It is best if you choose to use a transparent sealer.
Now, re-varnish the furniture using even and long strokes. Do not shake the varnish tin; this might lead to bubbles. Make sure that you use thinners if the instructions mention the same. Also see to it that the next coat is only applied after the previous one has dried up.
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