Thursday 6 September 2012

How to Restore Pine Furniture


Tips to Restore Pine Furniture

Tips to Restore Pine Furniture

Furniture as we all know is the major element of a house. While buying furniture for the very first time care must be taken to check whether the furniture is of good quality and sustainable to different climates or not. Buying pine furniture for your house can be the best purchases you can make as pine furniture is not as expensive as other woods. One disadvantage of pine furniture is that it can get knocks and scratches from everyday life and small kids. Therefore most people have a question in mind that how should they restore and maintain their pine furniture. One can maintain the pine furniture by using the given s instructions:
  • Pine furniture should not be placed in view of direct sunlight. As wood reduces in size in heat and it may cause cracks in wood.
  • Always use mat and coasters to place hot and cold items on the surface of pine table.
  • Clean the spills immediately with a damp cloth.
  • Clean the dust particles regularly from the furniture. This will help to keep the furniture shining.

Now We Have an Important Question hat is How to Restore Pine Furniture?


Restoring means to bring something back to life that has been faded with age or have been damaged. It doesn’t require new paint or varnish but it requires planning, passion and skill. Restoring pine furniture is not a difficult task rather it would take a day or less to restore pine furniture. For restoring pine furniture one may require a finishing brush, sand paper and a staining cloth.

Steps to Restore Pine Furniture:-

  • Tape and Painters Plastic to be used


Furniture should be placed on a strong work surface. Smaller areas must be taped with blue or green painters tape whereas large areas must be covered with painters plastic to protect them from being stained during the restoring stage.

  • Proper Sanding of Furniture


One should use coarse, medium, and fine-grit sandpapers. Sanding must be done in the same direction as the grain.

  • Fine Mist of Water


Fine mist of water must be sprayed over the wood grain to allow for better sanding.

  • Wood Conditioner to be used


The use of wood conditioner will prevent uneven staining.

  • Three Coats must be Applied


This will help to give a deep glass finish on the piece and makes it look beautiful.

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