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Stripping furniture is a messy, time-consuming process. And sometimes the results aren’t as great as you had hoped. Fortunately, you don’t always have to resort to stripping to restore your furniture ...
The lacquer was chipping away from my mid-century modern dining chairs – one of which also had a wobbly leg – when I contacted two refinishers to inquire about a makeover. The estimates they gave were ...
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How To Refinish Wood Furniture

A solid wood piece of furniture is one of the most forgiving and most suitable candidates for refinishing. With veneered plywood furniture, you need to be cautious when sanding, not to sand through ...
While wood furniture may be timeless, the varnish is not. As a result, it can fade and mark over years of use. The good news is that it is relatively easy to refinish wood to breathe new life into ...
Furniture flipping is probably just as popular—if not more—than house flipping. It’s also much easier and faster, which is why so many DIY enthusiasts love to update a worn but usable piece of ...
Refinishing a previously painted dresser is simple with the proper tools and chemicals. Allow the beauty of natural woodgrain to shine through by following these simple steps to bring your favorite ...
Whether you're redecorating one room or an entire house, finding furniture that fits your fancy and doesn't break the bank can be difficult. However, you don't have to purchase brand-new furniture to ...
As a child, you loved Grandma’s rocking chair. Now, it has been handed down to you. Should you refinish this family heirloom? The answer, said antiques appraiser Tom Basset, is “maybe.” It’s a ...