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Learning More About Refinishing Wood Furniture

By Eloise Hewitt


The state and type of the furniture in a home does make a home. With the furniture, it is then very easy to add on items to build a sense of harmony around the pieces. Furniture in bad state does kill the look, regardless of the state of other items in the house. Well, not everyone has the financial capacity to make new purchases every time this is where refinishing wood furniture comes in.

Various antique pieces are handed down the generation line over years. Do note that old era furniture, especially the Victorian pieces, featured ornate designs, exquisite materials and rare upholstery. For those seeking to regain the original look of the piece, a professional offers the best option. However, do ensure that the professional is experienced in that specialty.

Another benefit of the experts is the easy availability of equipment and materials. Some tree species such are oak and others are hard to come by for the regular homeowner. It might, therefore, be a better idea to hire a professional to source the materials. The equipment includes the tools and the protective gear required for the task. Do note that the task involves chemical products as paints, varnish and finishing, dust and such. Handling such requires a professional.

The proper refurbishing requires number of specialized tools and products. This includes sanders, sandpapers, finishing products and in some cases paint. There is also the accompanying dust from the sanding. Such requires extra precautions such as cautious usage as well as protective gear. Such may not be available to the regular homeowner. To be on the safe side, it is better to hire the professional on the onset.

The second consideration is the cost of the project. Do note that other than regaining the look of the furniture, the homeowner attempts to reduce on the costs otherwise accrued through purchase. With such in mind, the overall cost should be well worth the value given, while remaining affordable. Consult a number of professionals before the actual hiring. Endeavor to get the right balance between cost and value of services.

Metal pieces, in most cases, require replacement and painting over. They are much harder to attend to, since they require specialized skills and equipment such as welders. Others like wrought iron might require twisting and bending, skills, which might be beyond the regular homeowner. Plastic furniture on the other hand, is much harder to refurbish. Considering their cheap costs, it might be a better idea to completely replace them.

If you seek to do the refurbishing yourself, it is important to consider the following. For starters, evaluate the set of skills required, the materials and the cost. Simple tasks such as sanding and painting are easy to attend to. Others however, like welding, might be beyond you, depending on your repairperson ship of course.

The above highlight the benefits of hiring a professional, plus the factors to look out for. Furniture refurbishing, just like home remodeling, is a very exciting undertaking. It can restore the exquisiteness of a piece. In some instances, it does raise the value of the item. Aptly planned renovation can significantly raise the cost of the piece right before the sale, all at a fraction of the price.




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