When it comes time to replace your furniture, you may be able to save money and refinish the piece of furniture. What that entails is to remove the old finish, prepare for the new finish, and then apply the new finish. A little bit of effort can save you a great deal of money.
When choosing the products which you will used for refinishing your furniture, you should go with environmentally friendly products. A lot of refinishing will be done outdoors, and environmentally friendly products will reduce the impact that refinishing will have on the planet. You should choose products which highlight the beauty of the wood, such as natural finishes. More drab or dull looking woods and furniture pieces can benefit from a gloss finish. Natural products also restore the natural beauty of wood. There is a lot of work involved in refinishing furniture, but it is worth the effort in cost savings. It should be remembered that good things take time, but they are very much worth the effort.
Head to a home improvement store and talk with trained professionals who will help you choose the products that will enable you to make the best of your furniture. Try to choose non caustic chemicals and select natural products for the task at hand. If you do go with harsh chemicals, be sure not to smoke and work outdoors or in a heavily ventilated area. If you decide to use power tools, make sure you observe the proper safety, such as using earplugs, and having a fire extinguisher at hand. If you are going to change the sandpaper on a sander, make sure to unplug the device. The furniture should also be cleaned with a wax or wood cleaner, such that you can determine whether a piece is worth saving.
Determining how to remove the finish first depend on identifying the finish that was previously used.
Determination of the prior finish is achieved via these steps:
1 - Take a cotton ball and load it with alcohol.
2 - Put this on a concealed area of the furniture and leave for about ten minutes. If the finish dissolves, then it is likely shellac.
3 - If the shellac does not dissolve, try lacquer thinner. If this works, then the finish is lacquer.
4 - Should these steps fail, you are likely dealing with a varnish or synthetic finish. If the finish is worn or faded, it may just suffice it to apply the same finish again.
Should you decide to perform a full finish, you should strip the furniture and begin a sanding process to take off some thin layers of the wood. Be sure to change out the sandpaper frequently, to ensure the best finish. An orbital sander can make short work of the sanding task, while a sanding block can be used for tight areas. After the surface is prepped, it is short work to follow the directions and apply the new stain, making sure to paint and even coat. After you are finished with the stain, you have to apply a sealer to the piece of furniture.
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Originally posted 2009-01-28 05:44:52. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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