Things You'll Need:
- furniture piece
- primer
- paint (or milk paint)
- sandpaper (#120 & #320 grit)
- electric sander (optional)
- foam brushes
- paper towels
- newspapers or drop cloth
- polyeurethane
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Step 1
Oak shelf that no longer fits decor!Choose an old piece of solid wood furniture that you would like to refinish. Bring it into your workspace, I like to use the garage. Remove any hardware. Place furniture onto a drop cloth or newspaper to protect your floor, if desired.
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Step 2
Save time with an electric sander!Sanding. Using your #120 grit sandpaper, either by hand or with an electric sander, sand furniture in the direction of the wood grain. Once natural wood is exposed and all glossiness is gone, wipe down furniture with paper towel until dust is removed.
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Step 3
Time 2 prime!Priming. Apply a coat of primer, it can be brushed or sprayed on. Follow primer label directions for dry time, I like to let it dry overnight.
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Step 4
Furniture finish paint works great.Painting. Be sure your paint is mixed well before beginning. Apply paint in long, thin, and even coats. Once all areas have been covered, let it dry overnight or follow paint label directions for dry time.
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Step 5
Fine grit sandpaper smoothes it out.Lightly sand down furniture by hand using #320 grit sandpaper. Wipe away dust using paper towels. Apply a second coat of paint, following the same directions as in step 4. Repeat this step until furniture is well coated.
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Step 6
Protect your furniture with this glossy finish.Top Coat. Apply polyeurethane by brushing on in a light coat. Apply a second coat if needed, allowing polyeurethane to dry in between coats. Once dry, reapply any hardware that was removed.
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Step 7
Congratulations, all of your hard work has paid off and you now have a brand new looking piece of furniture!
Comments
godgouchi said
on 10/25/2009 Good idea!
tamby2112 said
on 8/26/2009 Great idea! Great way to save money and update a look ! 5*s!!
michaelmulvania said
on 8/25/2009 Cool idea, I like it.