Sunday 24 April 2016

Tips On Furniture Refinishing Massachusetts

By Sandra Stewart


As people work, it is expected of them to at least save in order to also enjoy a better life in future. This is done by depositing part of their income as savings for future purposes. In certain circumstances, one can save by not buying a new product and instead refinishing it. In Hudson, MA, given as an example of furniture refinishing Massachusetts, the guidelines presented below can be used.

The first step involved is through removal of the old finish. The step is often tedious because of the work that one will have to do in order to complete the process. One can decide to use the sanding technique which involves using a sand paper to get rid of finish that has remained. Then removal of any paint or stains using a higher grit of sand paper. Another technique is through the use of chemical strippers where the chemical is applied to get rid any old finish.

The second process is by preparing the wood. One will have to use a sand paper on the wood in order to make smooth the rough places and get rid of any old finish that was left. This is despite having used the chemical stripper technique in the beginning. Afterwards, one will still use sand with grain in order to make the complete furniture smooth.

The third step is considered optional since it depends with the kind of grains that the furniture is made up of. It is the furniture that do consist of tight grains that will not need grain fillers while those that consist of open grains will need the grain fillers. In order to apply the fillers, one will use mostly a paint brush and a plastic material to get rid of any excess filler. The wood will be sanded lightly with the grain once the filler has dried out.

In approaching the final stage of staining, one will need a sand sealer to finalize. The work of the sand sealer is to help apply the stain evenly on the complete wood. This will be followed by a thick coat to be applied all over the piece and if the coat is in excess, a rag can be used of wipe off the excess coating.

It is important to note that in staining, one can decide to use either the oil or water based. The oil based suits most people since it lasts longer. One can also use the one step finish or the gel stain. It is also crucial to follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer about the product when in stain application.

In the last process, one will have to be keen on the particulars if he or she expects the output to be of quality. The items used in the whole process have the most effect on the output. Other factors that may be considered as minor include the skill used and kind of finish used.

It is therefore important to note that the following steps above act as guidelines for refinishing. The output of the particular wood will depend mostly on the commodities used in the whole process and how one is keen on following rules. Through this process, one is able to avoid buying of brand new furniture often.




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