How To Refinish Old Wood Furniture

Refinishing old wood furniture is a great way to give it a new lease on life. It can also be a fun and rewarding project. Here are the steps on how to refinish old wood furniture:

1. Gather your supplies You will need the following supplies to refinish old wood furniture:

Sandpaper (various grits)
Wood cleaner
Wood conditioner
Stain (optional)
Polyurethane or other finish
Paintbrush or rag
Tack cloth

2. Prepare the furniture Remove any hardware from the furniture, such as knobs, handles, or hinges. Clean the furniture with a wood cleaner to remove any dirt or grime. Allow the furniture to dry completely.

3. Sand the furniture Start by sanding the furniture with a coarse-grit sandpaper. This will help to remove any old finish or paint. Once you have removed the old finish, switch to a finer-grit sandpaper and sand the furniture until it is smooth. Wipe away any sanding dust with a tack cloth.

4. Apply wood conditioner Wood conditioner helps to prepare the wood for staining. Apply the wood conditioner to the furniture with a paintbrush or rag. Allow the wood conditioner to dry according to the manufacturer's instructions.

5. Stain the furniture (optional) If you want to change the color of the furniture, you can apply a stain. Apply the stain to the furniture with a paintbrush or rag. Allow the stain to dry according to the manufacturer's instructions.

6. Apply polyurethane or other finish Once the stain has dried, you can apply a polyurethane or other finish to the furniture. Polyurethane is a durable finish that will protect the furniture from scratches and wear. Apply the polyurethane with a paintbrush or rag. Allow the polyurethane to dry according to the manufacturer's instructions.

7. Reattach the hardware Once the polyurethane has dried, you can reattach the hardware to the furniture. Your old wood furniture is now refinished and ready to enjoy!