As easy as shelling pears - low-cost ideas for quick DIY furniture restoration

Everything in this world gets old someday. People get old, information gets old, things get old. Time cannot be stopped, and it becomes the obligatory baggage of everything that has ever been born. And even such solid things as furniture also age. Wood dries up, paints fade, upholstery is wiped, springs creak. And simply - they go out of fashion, and for some it is very important. Of course, you can throw it away and buy something new. What for? It's as easy as shelling pears - there are low-cost ideas for a quick restoration of old furniture. And these ideas should be translated into reality.

Types of restoration work

Depending on what is supposed to be restored, what characteristics it is desirable to restore, what budget is allocated for these works, restoration technology is selected. The first step is to restore functioning in full. Then - restoration and improvement of appearance. These technologies are called decoupage, painting with paints, veneering, craquelure.

The simplest works from this list are painting with paints. Here it is important to make the right decision on the decoration - to choose a pattern and a color scheme. Then the actual work begins. It is necessary to thoroughly clean, sand and degrease the surface of the product. Deep scratches and damage should be filled with a putty. Before painting, a primer is applied to the surface, then - drying, then the most interesting thing - painting. Those restorers who cannot paint can use stencils. Acrylic paint must be used for these purposes.

Decoupage is also easy for the DIYer. This is simply pasting the surface of a piece of furniture with selected pictures, which are then varnished. Special kits are available for this procedure. Such a finish does not age for a long time, and if desired, it is not difficult to replace it. This technology is suitable for kitchen and children's furniture.

If there is a desire to create an "antique" effect during restoration, then you will have to use a special "craquelure varnish". It is applied to a surface that has already been painted, but the paint has not yet dried. When everything is finally dry, the painted surface will be covered with small cracks, making it look like an antique. It is recommended to restore stools and chairs in this way.

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And if you decide on the "veneering" operation, the furniture will look like new.

It is used for wooden furniture of simple configuration. The technology is simple, but it allows you to achieve an amazing effect. After all, thanks to the application of veneer to the old surface, the furniture regains its original attractiveness. The work consists in the fact that you must first cut out of the veneer according to the template of the blank. Then, on one side, they should be smeared with PVA glue, and also grease the place where they will be glued. A few minutes after smearing (a pause is needed so that the glue is absorbed into the wood), the workpieces are placed in their designated places and ironed with a hot iron.

And if you change the fittings, then in general - the old furniture will play like new.

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Large furniture restoration

If the furniture is of a more complex architecture, then it will take a little more effort on it. Closet, a sideboard or even a large bed must be completely disassembled. Naturally, only what is intended for disassembly. All parts should be restored individually. It is possible that some of them will have to be made anew. Surfaces are cleaned of old paint: planes can be cleaned with scraping, curly places - with alcohol, turpentine or something similar. There are now special washes. Then, if such a decision is made, the surfaces can be veneered. Otherwise, the furniture is re-painted. But painting should be carried out on an already fully assembled product. Before painting, all damage is carefully repaired and scratchesand then the surfaces are treated stain. The last operation is furniture varnish coating.

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You need to think carefully about the restoration of upholstered furniture. Padding is a time consuming and time consuming job.

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Restoration of antique furniture

Of course, not everyone can restore antique furniture at home. It is necessary to own the entire arsenal of carpentry skills, and a specialized tool may be required. It is recommended to entrust such work to professionals.

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Conclusion

It is often a pity to throw out old furniture. Family history is usually associated with her. Too many memories cannot be thrown away. And the economic factor is also important. It is often more profitable to restore than to buy a new one.