The coronavirus quarantine has everyone\ngoing stir crazy while they\u2019re stuck at home. Whether you\u2019re tired of staring\nat the same space every day, or you\u2019re itching for a project to fill your time,\nrefinishing your furniture is a great option. It\u2019s far more cost-effective than\nbuying brand new furniture, plus it offers a way to use your hands, keep busy,\nand create an end-product you\u2019re proud of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Need some design inspiration to get\nstarted? Check out these three DIY projects to make your furniture look new\nagain and see which ideas apply to your home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paint<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s nothing like a fresh coat of paint<\/a> to spruce up the interior or exterior of your home\u2014and the same applies to your furniture! You don\u2019t need to be a skilled craftsman to make the job look professional, either. Nearly anyone can complete this DIY project at home (but always be mindful of children when using potentially hazardous materials).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The hardest part of the process will be\ndisassembling the furniture pieceyou\u2019re working on. After that though, all\nyou\u2019ll need to do is apply one or two coats depending on the color of wood\nyou\u2019re painting over and the color of paint you\u2019re using. Allow each coat two\nhours to dry and voila! That drab antique\narmoire becomes modern chic<\/a> before your eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to go a step up from paint in skill level, then staining furniture<\/a> is your next best move. Staining can bring out the rich color and texture of your wooden furniture pieces but doing so will require a bit more finesse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, you\u2019ll need to lay down floor protection<\/a> and sand the surface because the wood must be smooth and blemish-free before applying the stain\u2014otherwise, the color will highlight any scratches or dings its accumulated over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After sanding the wood down until it\u2019s clean, you can use any tool to apply the stain, such as a paint brush, rag, roller, or spray gun. A basic rule of thumb is to apply a wet coat first and wipe off the excess before it dries, then building layer by layer to achieve the look you\u2019re going for. Whether you want to create an aged aesthetic using an antique finish<\/a>, or transform stark-white furniture into rustic driftwood for a beachy vibe, staining can give your furniture a complete makeover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Resin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Feel like upping your arts and crafts game? Then explore all the ways you can use epoxy resin<\/a> to give your furniture a complete makeover. Serious crafters will use resin to create river tables from scratch, but you can definitely work with what you already have to make an existing piece look entirely new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Resin projects are more involved than painting\nor staining, so you\u2019ll need to pick up a few products before you get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure these are readily within arm\u2019s\nreach before getting started; resin dries very fast, so you\u2019ll need to work\nquickly. The object you\u2019re working on should be cleaned, sanded, leveled\nflat,and painted to the color of your choice before you begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Double check the amount of resin your\nproject will require (40 oz. is standard for an 8 sq. ft. table) and mix equal\nparts A and B into a quart container; stir thoroughly for 2-3 minutes and add\nthe tint if desired. Once you pour the resin, spread it out evenly across the\ntable, pushing the product into the recess of all four corners. Use your heat\nsource to get rid of any air bubbles, then repeat the same process 15 minutes\nlater in case any more surface as the resin dries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can add detail to create a marbled or\nlayered effect, but the end result will appear as a hard, clear finish compared\nto the wooden tabletop that once stood in its place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to reinvigorate your space butaren\u2019t interested in taking on the three projects suggested above, there are less time-consuming strategies that can achieve the same effect. A quick polish can make wood sparkle and shine as if it were brand new,and changing throw pillows<\/a> on a couch can give the room an entirely different vibe. Or, simply rearrange some furniture so that it feels different each time you walk into the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most important thing is to get creative\nand have fun!<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The coronavirus quarantine has everyone going stir crazy while they\u2019re stuck at home. Whether you\u2019re tired of staring at the same space every day, or you\u2019re itching for a project to fill your time, refinishing your furniture is a great option. It\u2019s far more cost-effective than buying brand new furniture, plus it offers a way […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":47808,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7311],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n