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June 24, 2025 - Once you’ve identified a piece of furniture that you’d like to refinish, start off by thoroughly cleaning it with dish soap and warm water. Whether a treasured antique or a pawn shop find, wood furniture can gather plenty of unnoticed dirt ...

May 20, 2025 - Do you have a piece of furniture in need of some TLC? Follow along with my easy step-by-step beginner's guide to refinishing vintage furniture.

October 18, 2017 - With his help, and with some research of my own, I've managed to finish the job (get it? aha-ha-ha?). What you will need: Sandpaper (~ 10 sheets of 150 grit, ~3 sheets of 220 grit, 1-2 sheets of 320 grit).

January 12, 2019 - Most furniture is already pretty smooth so I find it rare that I need to sand. Prefer the pads as they don't leave steel remnants around and give a smoother finish. Take your time with it. I usually spread out the stripping/prepping over a week as whenever I've rushed it, I made mistakes such as leaving stripper residue at the joins/edges. Prefer to go over it multiple times prior to staining/finishing. As for painting/finishing, can't help you there as I like natural / lightly stained wood.

July 14, 2025 - Stripping furniture is a tedious task. But you can often refinish your old furniture without stripping it. Here's how.

August 18, 2023 - How to Sand Wood Furniture Another crucial step in refinishing furniture is sanding. The better you prep your surface for staining, the better the wood will take the stain.

September 7, 2023 - Find out how to refinish furniture step-by-step. Learn what supplies, tools and materials you need for the job and get helpful tips that can simplify the work.

February 27, 2025 - Learn how to refinish furniture like a pro! This beginner-friendly guide covers essential tools, techniques, and tips to transform old pieces into stylish decor.

Restoring furniture gives it character and allows you the creative freedom to refinish it to your liking. Most of these products will need to be purchased from a hardware store. However, you could borrow a hand sander, shop vacuum, cloth or plastic sheets. ... This is a beginner’s guide to refinishing and staining a hardwood end table with minimal existing damage, except to the tabletop.

April 29, 2025 - Learn how to refinish wood furniture without stripping. This easy furniture refinishing DIY tutorial is perfect for beginners!

This article walks you through the basic steps of restoring and repairing solid wood furniture, including antique pieces.

October 14, 2021 - Learn how to easily refinish furniture with these simple steps and how-to video.

First, a bit on terms: Refinish = removing the existing finish and adding a new finish Restore = return it to its original state Refurbish = recycle parts of something that seems unsalvageable I often started with a Howard's Product - it can work miracles: https://www.howardproducts.com/product/restor-a-finish/ https://www.howardproducts.com Disposing of left over material from furniture refinishing can present a challenge which might be part of the $2,500 estimate (labor, material &c. add up fast also). This is hazardous material and its disposal where I live is regulated; the county has a site for disposing of the material; individuals are not charged an extra fee, companies have a different fee structure.

November 15, 2023 - Learn how to transform worn or dated furniture into stunning pieces with this comprehensive guide to refinishing. Master the art of furniture restoration.