How to renovate your old wooden furniture easily?
WANT TO REVAMP A VINTAGE OR FAMILY PIECE OF FURNITURE? IT MAY BE TEMPTING, BUT BEFORE EMBARKING ON THIS LARGE-SCALE PROJECT, THERE ARE A FEW RULES TO FOLLOW SO THAT EVERYTHING GOES AS SMOOTHLY AS POSSIBLE. OUR TIPS FOR SUCCESSFULLY RENOVATING OLD FURNITURE.
Renovating wooden furniture can be a great way to breathe new life into it and discover its full potential by refurbishing it...
How to renovate an old piece of furniture?
The old piece of furniture in the living room has had its day and deserves a little freshening up. First of all: we clean and prepare the furniture for the renovation. We arm ourselves with courage, elbow grease, and specific maintenance products for wood and we start cleaning our furniture by eliminating small rough spots, dust, and other dirt. Then, it will be necessary to remove the dye, the varnish, and possibly the paint which could be embarrassing at the time of the renovation. To do this, we use a stripping product, abrasive paper, or even a heat gun! Very importantly, we always work with protective equipment: gloves, protective glasses, and work clothes. And the room where the renovation is being carried out is ventilated.
How to repaint old wooden furniture?
Once the piece of furniture is bare and rid of its varnish or wax, you can start transforming it according to your tastes! This is where you can let your artistic fiber speak and add a touch of originality to your interior. For an ultra-trendy look, go for more pastel colors and if you want to give character to your decor, you can go for bolder pop colors instead. It is essential to choose a good quality paint to obtain an optimal result. Which paint to choose?
Acrylic paint: This is a fairly versatile option for refinishing wooden furniture as it is easy to apply, dries quickly, and is available in many colors. It is also water and scratch resistant.
Chalk paint: Chalk paint, also called " Chalk Paint", is a fairly popular option for renovating wooden furniture. It gives a matte and velvety look and can be easily sanded for an aged effect. It often requires the application of a layer of wax or varnish to protect the surface and keep this material effect as long as possible.
Epoxy paint: This is a durable option for renovating wooden furniture, as epoxy paint creates a water-, scratch- and impact-resistant finish. Beware, it can be a bit more difficult to apply than other types of paint and often requires a primer for better adhesion.
Oil-based paint: Oil-based paint is a durable option for refinishing wooden furniture. It provides a smooth, water-resistant finish, but it can be harder to clean and requires a flawless application. It tends to dry more slowly than other types of paint.
Finally, before making your choice of paint, you must check the cleaning and sanding conditions of the furniture for optimal adhesion of the paint. To avoid making any mistakes, we test the paint on a small area, under the furniture for example, to make sure that it gives the desired effect.
How to change the handles of your old furniture?
Refinement is played out in the details so to give a whole new style to your old piece of furniture, we also bet on new handles. We don't necessarily realize it, but it can make a difference at the end of the renovation! We choose new ones or we can also renovate the original handles by repainting them too.
How to renovate your old furniture with wallpaper?
If you have a piece of furniture with hollow boxes, choosing a wallpaper to match your interior decoration can give your renovation a little pep. Applied to the bottom of cupboards, it gives our old furniture a second life.
How to renovate your old furniture with stickers and stencils?
Want more creativity? Let your talent express itself by opting for decorative stickers and stencils to customize your furniture at a lower cost. Specialty stores are full of many different patterns and styles to suit all tastes.
How to make an old piece of furniture warmer?
Adding accessories is essential! As soon as you decorate your renovated piece of furniture with small cushions - for the seats -, modern trinkets, candles, pretty flowers, vases, statuettes, etc. its look will immediately become more cozy and warm.
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