Before you decide to buy new set of furniture, why not consider restoring the old ones you have at your home? Restoring old furniture is economical. Not only that, you are preserving memories from the distant past and it's even better than purchasing new furniture. When restoring old furniture, you are placing a new value on it that can lead in reuniting the past and the present.
There are simple, innovative and inexpensive ways in restoring your old furniture, looking presentable and new without spending too much money.
Check the furniture that needs to look after. Before proceeding with the project, make sure you made an inspection will all your furniture in your house that needs to have new paint or a professional repair. In this way, it will be easier for you to just isolate the the stuff you need to take care of.
Plan your budget. Of course, your project should have enough budget for repair, tools, paint, hiring of professional painter or someone who is an expert in restoring old furniture and other miscellaneous.
Consider painting or coating your old furniture. First, you have to strip off the old paint or coat of your furniture. In removing the old coat, the best material to use is a rough piece of sandpaper. Strip off it again using fine-grade sandpaper this time to make your furniture free from the old coat. Wash down your furniture with mineral spirits to remove excess coat. You're now ready to apply a new coating. For an old paint, you can remove it by using a chemical paint remover that are safe. Clean up the furniture with soap and warm water then apply mineral spirits for excess paint.
Filling in the holes and cracks. Before refinishing the furniture, make sure there are no holes or cracks. Furniture restoration companies can help you with that. Strip off the old paint or coat then a wood filler can help you to fill in the holes and cracks. If this does not work, you have no choice but to put another layer of wood to finish it. Then, use a sandpaper the next day to level off the wood fill. Furniture restoration repair shops within your area will be able to lend a hand if you don't have enough time to do it.
One should have a good set of tools. If you consider restoring your old furniture, then you must also invest on tools that would help you to start and finish the project.
These are the tools you need:
1. Sandpaper
2. Putty knives (plastic and metal)
3. Phillips head
4. Flathead screwdrivers
5. Small hammer
6. Rubber mullet
7. Wood glue
8. Soap
9. Measuring tape
10. Plastic gloves
11. Paint brush
12. Toothbrush
Look for a handy guidebook. If you still don't have an idea on what to do or where to start on your furniture restoration project, get a guidebook to find the answers on your questions. It's better to have a guidebook than looking up on it on the internet.
Repair before repaint. If your furniture has some damages like crack or broken hinges, repair it first. You just need a furniture shop that can lend you a hand on furniture repair.
Be safe. Yes, it's not a chemical-related project but you still need to put safety first. Wear a long-sleeved clothing for skin protection and safety glasses to shield the eyes. You can also wear a mask when putting a varnish on furniture.
You are now ready to start your furniture restoration project, provided that you know the drill or if not, you can always avail the restoration repair and service of any furniture shop within your area.
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