Refinishing Your Wood Furniture Ebook

About The Author

David Crowe

David Crowe, like many other boys and some girls, started woodwork when his father decided he was old enough to handle the basic tools safely.

He has always been grateful for those sessions, even though his early desire to make his living from carpentry of some kind was dropped in favor a career in marketing.

His home workshop has been great respite from the stresses of day-to-day business and the pieces he makes, or refinishes, are treasured by his family and friends.

His skills came in very handy when his wife inherited some old furniture which had not been looked after and also to improve the appearance and strength of cheap pieces that they find at garage sales.

He hopes that readers of his first book will be inspired to use the tips he provides and also to encourage their children to learn them as well.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Refinishing Wood Furniture - An Overview

• Check the Quality of Your Furniture

2. Steps to Refinish Wood Furniture

3. Preparing for Wood Refinishing and Assembling Materials

• Essential Tools
• Materials and Supplies for Wood Refinishing
• Essential Materials
• Project Preparation

4. Checklist for Tools and Materials

• Stripping Materials
• Cleaning and Testing Materials
• Stripping Tools
• Repairs and Sanding Tools
• Repairs and Sanding Materials
• Refinishing Materials
• Refinishing Tools

5. Selecting Your Worksite

6. Safety Precautions - Before You Begin

7. Basic Stripping Procedures

• Precautions
• Simple Procedures for Stripping

8. Stripping Paint from Wood

• Protective Gear and Surroundings
• Strippers
• Preparing Furniture for Stripping
• Application of Liquid Stripper
• Application of Semi-Paste Stripper
• Two Stages to Remove Stripper from Brushes

9. Common Mistakes in Stripping and Tips to Avoid Them

10. Preparing the Surface

11. Making Repairs to Get Smooth Finish

• Repairing Chairs
• Setting Right Veneers
• Fixing Cracks, Screw Holes, Nicks, and Chips
• White Blotches or Rings in Furniture
• Taking Care of Wood Grain

12. Techniques for Sanding Wood

• How to do Sanding
• Necessity for Sanding
• Sanding by Machines
• Essential Sanding Techniques
• Hand Sanding
• Great Sanding Tips

13. Selection of Stain Material

• Selecting a Suitable Stain
• Types of Stains
• Staining Tips

14. Staining Wood Techniques

• Assuring Even Staining on Wood Furniture
• Wood Staining Techniques
• Essential Precautions While Staining Wood Furniture

15. Applying the Sealer

• Techniques for Applying Sealer

16. Preparing to Fill Wooden Furniture

• Filler Applying Techniques
• Choice of Filler
• Checking Filling Outcomes

17. Final Coat to Get Smooth Finish

• Polyurethane
• Water-based Polyurethane
• Lacquer
• Essential Precautions
• Penetrating Oil Finishes

18. Finishing for First-Timers

• Staining
• Sanding
• Finishing

19. Restore Wooden Furniture without Refinishing

• Identification of Finish
• Starting the Restoration of Old Furniture
• Cleaning Techniques

20. Repairing Wood Furniture Surfaces Fast

21. Tips to Spruce up Old Furniture

22. Protect Your Wooden Furniture with Varnish and Preserver

• Working with Wood Preserver
• Using Varnish to Protect your Furniture

23. Maintenance of Wooden Furniture

• Essential Tips for Maintenance of Wood Furniture

24. Frequently Asked Questions