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Chapter 1. Refinishing Wood Furniture – An Overview
Wooden furniture has a lot of charm but it can, with time, develop blemishes. Refinishing can
help you get back the shine on your wooden furniture just like careful restoration can give
artworks and antiques back their old glory.
Getting professionals to restore your old furniture can prove expensive because of the time
required and the limited number of people that have the necessary knowledge and skills.
Check the Quality of Your Furniture
Before starting, you have to analyze the quality of your wood furniture.
Wood grains reflect wood quality. Wood grain should be clearly visible throughout your
refinishing process.
You probably will have to take off old paint on your furniture. There are various types of paint
strippers available on the market. Care must be taken to use the most appropriate one for the
type of furniture that you have.
The next step before refinishing of your wood furniture is to scan your furniture for any holes,
cracks, broken edges and the like. Repair as neatly and as much as possible. Fine grade
sandpaper might be used to level out some minute inconsistencies.
If your wood furniture includes fabric work, like a cushion in the middle, do not remove old
fabric until you have completed all your woodwork. You can change the fabric after that.
Refinishing wood furniture depends a lot on how well you remove old paint. You can use
caustic or solvent solutions like acetone, methylene chloride, and alcohol or you can use
sandpaper, a hand scraper and maybe an electric sander too. Most importantly, you should
treat the wood gently so that it retains the existing quality.
While repairing, fill in holes and wood pores with diluted paste fillers.
Refinishing wood furniture is not a simple job and it requires care and energy.
It can prove to be an excellent pastime. There are many new products entering the refinishing
market every day. You can ask for valuable guidance from your local hardware store
personnel. Attend in-store demonstrations too.
Simple tools, modern stains, and varnishes can produce professional results when you refinish
wood furniture but you must persevere.
Then, you can relish the beauty of an exclusive piece for years to come.
Chapter 2. Steps to Refinish Wood Furniture
Refinishing can help restore the original beauty of your wood furniture and be enjoyable.
Nevertheless, it requires immense patience and dedication.
Choose a well-ventilated open area. Cover the floor of your workplace with old newspapers or
spread a huge work-cloth.
Dismantle your wood furniture and remove all mirrors, drawers, doors, and similar hardware.
Clean all furniture parts with oil soap.
Scrape off old paint or varnish.
Use a wire brush in gentle forward and backward motion, always keeping in line with the
direction of the wood grain. Going against the direction of the wood grain can damage wood.
A wire brush can help make your way through ornate wood furniture.
Do any simple repairs in your wood furniture, like fixing holes and pores, rounding off edges
and smoothing any broken parts.
Fix drawers in their original position with doors facing outward. If you do not want specific areas
to be exposed to strippers, cover them.
Vacuum or dust away residue after scraping.
Use a disposable but reasonable quality brush to apply stripper on your wood furniture. A
cheap brush could leave hairs in the finish. Leave the stripper in place for the required amount
of time. Scrape off the stripper thoroughly to remove all old paint.
Use a fresh cloth to clean the surface.
Flip wooden furniture in all directions to allow the stripper to penetrate each surface and take
off all the old paint.
Use sandpaper to make the surface smooth before staining. Clean furniture with a cloth
thoroughly to remove all scrap. Change newspapers or work-cloths frequently.
Apply stain and allow it to dry for the required amount of time. Staining darkens the wood color
and enhances the appearance of the wood grain.
Apply the first coat of stain evenly, as this is the only one that penetrates the wood. More coats
only conceal the wood grain and small blemishes.
Use a piece of cotton cloth to apply the stain. In difficult places, you can use a brush. Then,
wipe the liquid away with a cloth and allow it to dry.
Sand gently after the stain dries.
Next, apply varnish on your stained wood. Use a foam brush to apply varnish as some brushes
shed bristles. Start varnishing from the top and proceed downwards. Apply evenly and brush
away any varnish runs. Allow a full day to pass after applying one varnish coat.
If you have to apply multiple layers of varnish, use fine quality sandpaper to sand in between
layers. Three to five coats of varnish are essential. Light sanding and removing residue in
between coats can bring out a professional look. Use sandpaper only after the varnish dries
thoroughly on your furniture.
Reattach all removed hardware and mirrors. Your wood furniture refinishing is complete.
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The above are first two chapters of the book "Refinish Your Wood Furniture" and below is the
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Refinishing Wood Furniture – An Overview
2. Steps to Refinish Wood Furniture
3. Preparing for Wood Refinishing and Assembling Materials
4. Checklist for Tools and Materials
5. Selecting Your Work site
6. Safety Precautions - Before You Begin
7. Basic Stripping Procedures
8. Stripping Paint from Wood
9. Common Mistakes in Stripping and Tips to Avoid Them
10. Preparing the Surface
11. Making Repairs to Get Smooth Finish
12. Techniques for Sanding Wood
13. Selection of Stain Material
14. Staining Wood Techniques
15. Applying the Sealer
16. Preparing to Fill Wooden Furniture
17. Final Coat to Get Smooth Finish
18. Finishing for First-Timers
19. Restore Wooden Furniture without Refinishing
20. Repairing Wood Furniture Surfaces Fast
21. Tips to Spruce up Old Furniture
22. Protect Your Wooden Furniture with Varnish and Preserver
23. Maintenance of Wooden Furniture
This book is invaluable in helping you to restore your wood furniture.
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