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2. Steps for a Beginner

3.  Buying new furniture is expensive
 Finding old pieces at auction or yard sales
is fun
 It can be as inexpensive as you want it to
be
 It’s rewarding to see your finished product
 It adds value to the piece
 You can spent little or a lot of time on the
piece as you want

4.  For the beginner, chose a simple piece
with little detail
 See the following examples and notice the
detail
 The more detail in the wood, the more time
and work it will take to strip the piece and
refinish it.

5.  This piece is a beautiful antique and
most likely made from walnut wood.
It has beautiful detail and might be
fairly cheap if found at a yard sale.
 Beware. It may seem like a simple
piece but to the beginner, this piece
could be overwhelming due to the
detail.
 Special tools are needed to get into
the tiny spaces of the beveled or
rounded parts of the wood.
 For the beginner, this project may be
a bit much to take on at first

6.  This walnut corner shelf is
simple but a good piece to start
out with to see if you have the
time and energy to dedicate to
refinishing furniture.
 Small pieces like this cost just
a few dollars and the supplies
needed to refinish it cost less
than $15.
 Edges are smooth and flat
making it easy to sand by
hand
 Also, don’t chose painted wood
if you are not experienced.

7. SAND PAPER
 Choose a variety of
sand paper
textures
 Coarse paper to
start
 Fine paper to finish

8.  Tohold the sandpaper
in place
 Much more ergonomic
 Reusable

9.  Minwax Wood stain is
a good quality stain
 Inexpensive
 Many colors to
choose from
 Easy to apply

10.  Putsa clear protective
coat on your finished
piece
 Comes in several
gloss levels for high or
low shine
 Optional

11.  Latex protects your skin
from chemical burn or
staining when using the
wood stain
 Prevents finger prints
from appearing on the
stain while holding your
piece as you work on it
 Prevents oil from your
skin mixing with the stain
and leaving discoloration
on the wood’s surface

12. In the garage In the driveway
or yard

13.  Chose the texture of the sand
paper you want to start with
 Attach it firmly and taut to the
sanding block
 Begin by pressing the sand
paper onto the wood
 Run the paper in the same
direction as the wood grain
 Never go against the grain
 Never sand in a circular motion

14.  Take a damp cloth and
wipe the excess dust from
your sanding off the
surface
 With an old cloth, dip into
the Minwax stain until the
cloth is soaked thoroughly
with stain
 Gently rub the stain into
the wood
 It is okay to use circular

15. •Lighter stains show
more variation in the
wood grain
•Variation or flaws in
the grain are more
noticeable the lighter
the stain
•Darker
shades hide
variations and can give
the wood an antique
look
•The softer the wood

17. Let dry for at least 4-6 hours
Reapply stain until your desired
effect is reached
Store in a cool and dry place until
all staining is completed and dry

18.  Use a basic paint
brush
 Use even strokes
following the grain
of the wood
 Apply second coat
if desired
 Keep area free of
dust and debris
until dry

19. Again, start small and simple
Graduate onto larger, more
detailed pieces
Experiment with different
woods and stains
Great for bringing life to old
furniture