Restoring & Refinishing Furniture

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A mom and son painting a wood rocking chair.
How to Choose Paint When Redoing Furniture

Choose one of these three varieties according to your desired look and the furniture material.

A purple couch in a modern living room.
How to Paint Upholstery

Don't put that old sofa on the curb! Give it new life with paint.

Outdoor teak furniture.
How to Restore Outdoor Teak Furniture

Teak wood is low maintenance but sometimes it needs to be restored. This handy guide will help you do it yourself.

Kitchen with light green cabinets and light laminate countertops.
Restoring The Life Of Formica

Although durable, your countertop isn't invincible.

Varnish is being painted on to thin wood pieces with a paintbrush.
Clear Wood Finish: Varnish vs Oil

It’s important to protect your wood from the elements.

A handyman applying stain to some wood.
Answering Furniture Staining and Finishing Questions #2

Your furniture staining and finishing questions answered.

bamboo stalks on wood surface
How to Stain Bamboo Furniture

Bamboo has a naturally-protective coating that makes it repel finishes, but there is a way you can stain it.

Three large windows with bench seating
Making A Window Seat More Comfortable

Create a cozy lounge area with a close up window view.

shiny hardwood floor
How To Eliminate Air Bubbles in Minwax Polyurethane

The key to a bubble-free application is in the supplies.

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Reupholstering a Wingback Chair Applying the Fabric

We've covered how to reupholster the back, the seat and the arms of a traditional wingback chair.

A DIYer refinishing a wooden table with a paintbrush
How to Refinish Wood Tables

Take a wood table from tired to fresh with a few supplies.

applying dark stain to a piece of furniture
How to Paint Purple Heart Wood Furniture

Wood from Peltogyn flowering plants has a distinct look.

Wooden dining table and chairs
How to Remove Wood Oil Finish from Wood Furniture

Wood oil finish is durable and resistant to removal.

sanding wood chair
Furniture Refinishing - Sanding

Stripping closes the grain of the wood to the penetration of stain, sanding reopens the grain.

White paint scraped from a wood surface with a putty knife.
Furniture Refinishing 5 - Stripping the Wood

It's time to strip the wood surface of old paint or varnish. Use this advice for the best way to do it.

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Create a Storage Ottoman from a Regular Ottoman

In addition to having a comfy place to kick up your feet, a storage ottoman wiill help hide clutter.

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The Pros and Cons Of Using Polyurethane Foam

Polyurethane foam is one of the most common materials used in the restoration of furniture.

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Wrought Iron Furniture - The Best Sealant

If you have had to refinish wrought iron furniture, then use the best sealant to preserve it.

How to Repaint a Metal Patio Bench

A patio provides a most relaxing place for breathing fresh air or sipping some drinks.

grandfather clock
Thoroughly Clean a Grandfather Clock in 8 Steps

Care for these heirlooms to pass them on intact.

A row of shabby chic, painted furniture.
Shabby Chic Furniture: How to Paint and Distress

Create that worn look by distressing it yourself?

Painted furniture.
Lead-Based Paint Furniture: How to Refinish Safely

Lead-based paint needs to be dealt with cautiously.

two red leather chairs
How to Paint Leather Furniture

Use these painting tips to restore old leather furniture or to completely transform it.

A white bedroom with a whitewashed headboard above the bed.
How to Whitewash Wood Furniture

Sometimes all your furniture needs is a little sprucing it up.

Two bottles of olive oil sit on a wooden surface with herbs surrounding them.
How to Remove Dried Paint from Leather

An accidental paint splotch isn’t the end for your couch.