Refurbishing that furniture piece means you want to return that first glow to it. To do this, you have to ensure that you have the necessary items that will help you achieve it.

You don’t start looking for items while refurbished wooden furniture. It is crucial that everything needed is ready and in place before even commencing the job.

Before getting the items needed for refurbishing, make sure that you examine the furniture to find out what exactly is wrong with the furniture.

Look for cracks, dents, or any layer of paint on the piece. This will help you know what item is and not needed to refurbish the piece. Generally, we shall be examining 5 essential items needed before refurbished wooden furniture.

Sand Paper

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Sandpaper is an essential item needed to be able to sand the furniture and reach for its rough surface. This will help enhance the primer and whatever paint that will be applied to the furniture to stick to it. With the sandpaper, you can also wipe and clean scratches on the wood making it look fine once again

In a situation where the wood has thin layers of varnish and paint, a particular type of sandpaper is needed.

This sandpaper type is known as the higher grit sandpaper. It can also be helpful to remove from the wood deep brush strokes and drips and wipe clean its surface. You can also utilize an orbital sanding machine for better performance.

Wood Putty and Putty Knife

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The wood putty which is also known as filler is the best woodworking item that is used to in covering all sorts of dents or cracks in the wood. Since the idea of refurbishing the furniture is to make it look new again, you have to eliminate all sort of cracks from it.

Also, in the case where there is the absence of small chunks from any part of the furniture piece, a wood filler can help you restore this and make the furniture seem whole again.

The amount of wood putty needed depends on the type and size of the furniture to be refurbished. A putty knife is what is being used to fill up the cracks, dents or missing chunks in the wood while refurbishing it.

A Primer

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A primer is that which is applied to a piece of furniture before painting commences. However, it is possible for you to get paint that comes with a primer. In this case, you do not need to apply a primer again. You apply the paint straight on the furniture.

A primer is indispensable because it helps the paint applied on the furniture to stick to it and not wear off. Without the primer being applied, you might not achieve a piece of shining furniture. When you do, it might not just last as long as it should. The type and condition of the furniture piece to be refurbished are what determines the quantity of the primer to be used.

Paints and Paint Brushes

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Painting after all issues of cracks and dents has been addressed, helps to beautify the furniture piece once again. The type of paint to be used is either determined by the initial paint of the furniture or the wood type the furniture is made of. It is important to note that, all wood types don’t go with all paint types.

The size of the furniture and the quality of the wood should also determine the quantity of paint to be purchased. Make sure you have enough paint to provide the best finishing touches to the furniture. Do not use any other item to apply the paint on the wood except paint brushes. Paint brushes differ in types and use, so make sure to ask before purchasing one.

A Varnish

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Varnish is the last item needed in refurbishing your furniture piece. Not only will a varnish seal your paint it also serves as external protection to the wood.

A varnish gives the piece a glossy look making it look desirable from wherever it is being placed.

Bottom Line

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These 5 items can help you make that furniture seem like a masterpiece once again. All scratches, dents and cracks will be removed. Using a primer to create a stable base for the paint, then adding the paint and sealing it with varnish is all that is needed to get the job done.