Refinishing Blog

What’s the Best Way to Clean Furniture Before Refinishing? (And What NOT to Use)

What’s the Best Way to Clean Furniture Before R...

  One of the most overlooked—but crucial—steps in any refinishing project is cleaning. Before you even think about sanding or stripping, you’ve got to remove years of grime, grease, wax,...

What’s the Best Way to Clean Furniture Before R...

  One of the most overlooked—but crucial—steps in any refinishing project is cleaning. Before you even think about sanding or stripping, you’ve got to remove years of grime, grease, wax,...

12-Drawer Pine Dresser Makeover: From Tired to Timeless

12-Drawer Pine Dresser Makeover: From Tired to ...

  This 12-drawer pine dresser had good bones but was hidden under an old, uneven finish. With a little patience (and the right products), I brought it back to life...

12-Drawer Pine Dresser Makeover: From Tired to ...

  This 12-drawer pine dresser had good bones but was hidden under an old, uneven finish. With a little patience (and the right products), I brought it back to life...

When Stain Falls Short: How to Prep Wood Furniture for a Paint Wash That Mimics a Natural Finish

When Stain Falls Short: How to Prep Wood Furnit...

  If you’ve ever tried to stain a piece of furniture only to end up with unexpected orange, pink, or green undertones, you know how frustrating it can be. Different...

When Stain Falls Short: How to Prep Wood Furnit...

  If you’ve ever tried to stain a piece of furniture only to end up with unexpected orange, pink, or green undertones, you know how frustrating it can be. Different...

Why Benjamin Moore Command Paint is a Game-Changer for Durability and Versatility

Why Benjamin Moore Command Paint is a Game-Chan...

  When it comes to painting projects that demand durability, adhesion, and a fast-drying formula, Benjamin Moore Command Paint stands out as a top choice. Designed as a waterborne acrylic...

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Why Benjamin Moore Command Paint is a Game-Chan...

  When it comes to painting projects that demand durability, adhesion, and a fast-drying formula, Benjamin Moore Command Paint stands out as a top choice. Designed as a waterborne acrylic...

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Choosing the Right Primer: The Key to a Flawless Paint Finish

Choosing the Right Primer: The Key to a Flawles...

  When painting furniture, walls, or cabinetry, using the right primer makes all the difference in achieving a professional finish. But with so many options—white, gray, dark gray, stain-blocking, and...

Choosing the Right Primer: The Key to a Flawles...

  When painting furniture, walls, or cabinetry, using the right primer makes all the difference in achieving a professional finish. But with so many options—white, gray, dark gray, stain-blocking, and...

How to Make Your Own Dust Extractor for Sanding with a Shop Vac and a 3D-Printed Adapter

How to Make Your Own Dust Extractor for Sanding...

  If you do a lot of sanding, you know how much of a mess it can create. A dedicated dust extractor makes a huge difference, but if you don’t...

How to Make Your Own Dust Extractor for Sanding...

  If you do a lot of sanding, you know how much of a mess it can create. A dedicated dust extractor makes a huge difference, but if you don’t...