How to restore old furniture yourself, the advice of masters
Each in the house there are pieces of furniture that are dear to the heart and have been serving for many years. Their appearance over time became less attractive, there were scuffs, scratches and chips, but I do not want to part with the product. In this case, restoration of old furniture comes to the rescue - a set of measures aimed at improving the appearance of products. You can do such simple procedures yourself.
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Restore light scuffs and scratches
If furniture products partially retained their original appearance, however, scratches formed on a small surface area - do not throw out the item. In this situation, restoring the coating structure is not difficult. You can do the necessary work with your own hands, using home tools and buying the necessary funds in the hardware store. Below are several options for how you can restore the abrasion of a furniture cover from different materials:
- Varnished wood - a special putty pencil is used to restore the surface. It is sold in hardware stores and is very easy to use. It is necessary to apply a remedy to the problem place, and then carefully remove the excess flows. To keep the product well on the tree, use a grinding pad: gently rub the substance inward with circular soft movements;
- The tree of light tones, treated with oil - during the restoration of old furniture with your own hands it is worth using similar oil compositions. To begin with, the surface is lightly sanded, after which the product is applied using linen or other natural material. Oil is gently rubbed with a cloth, evenly distributing it over the coating;
- Other materials - visually remove scratches from metal furniture parts is unlikely to succeed: the output will be surface painting. Plastic elements are also better to paint over.
For wood, such substances as putty are often used - it is produced in liquid form and is applied to the cleaned surface with a spatula. In addition, folk remedies used at home are widely used: walnut, honey, colored pencils. In order not to spoil the old furniture additionally, check in advance the effectiveness of the method on an inconspicuous part of the product.
Taping
Another simple option for the restoration of obsolete items is gluing the surface with a film. Such material is now available in various colors, textures, it can be matte and glossy. It is better to choose an option that suits the rest of the color of the furniture in the room.
Consider the algorithm of how to properly restore old furniture with your own hands using a film:
- All hardware on the product is unscrewed to form empty surfaces for work;
- The entire coating should be clean: first it is better to wash it with vinegar and a cloth, and then treat it with non-abrasive detergents;
- If necessary, the surface of the furniture is cleaned with sandpaper;
- Cutting of the film should occur with a margin: take 1 cm more material on each edge;
- Before applying the film, the furniture board is sprayed with water - this must be done to increase the slip;
- After the protective paper has been removed from the adhesive layer, the film is applied to the furniture. Reconstruction in this way involves the use of a rag: with its help it is necessary to smooth the film from the center to the edges in order to remove air bubbles;
- If a bubble suddenly appears, carefully pierce it with a needle to let out air.
After the film is applied to the furniture, take an iron and iron the shield through the fabric for better bonding. The final stage is the decoration of the product and the installation of new accessories. A photo of the furniture restored with the help of the film is presented below.
Full restoration technology
The reconstruction options indicated in the previous sections help restore the old look of the furniture if it is slightly damaged. They are not suitable if the products are significantly frayed and have a lot of scratches. In this case, a complete restoration is necessary.
The process consists of several stages:
- Surface cleaning;
- Primer and putty;
- Painting;
- Application of varnish.
It is necessary to deal with each step separately.
Surface cleaning
The first thing to do is to remove the old paintwork. To do this, use special washes sold in construction stores. Work with the product should occur in the conditions of protection of the hands, skin and eyes, as well as in a ventilated area. Consider this procedure in stages.
| Stage | Description |
| Training | To wash the deeper into the structure - use a sharp object, such as a nail. With it, apply a few scratches around the perimeter - so the tool will penetrate deeper and act more efficiently. |
| Application | Before washing the surface of the furniture, read the instructions. It should indicate what materials the tool works with. Using a wide thin brush, it is necessary to gradually apply the wash to the coating. Depending on the material used previously, the exposure time of the wash will vary. If the veneer furniture was covered with polyester compounds, you will have to wait 1-2 hours. In the case of other materials, the exposure time is 30 minutes. |
| Exposure and Consumption | Repair of old furniture should not be expensive, therefore, materials should be budget. The flushing rate is 300 g per 1 sq m. After the product has been applied, cover the furniture with waxed paper. |
| Material Removal | Once the waiting time has passed, take a spatula and remove all the exfoliated crust. |
After cleaning, use a solvent to remove the remnants of the wash and the coating itself. The next step will be a complete cleaning of furniture.
To do this, use sandpaper or a grinding machine with a soft disk. The main goal, before restoring furniture, is to achieve a slightly rough surface.
Primer and putty
The next phase of work will be priming and puttying the surface of furniture panels. If this is not done during further operation, hooks, chips and pits may appear. If restoration of antique furniture is done, all manipulations should be done with care so as not to violate the integrity of the antique item.The primer process consists of the following steps:
- Degreasing;
- Priming;
- Putty.
At the first stage, solvents or improvised means are used, for example, alcohol or vodka. A little money is dripped onto a soft rag and the furniture perimeter is completely treated, trying to smear the entire surface. The main thing is that the degreasing agent does not leave soap traces, so it is not worth using detergents.
Restoration of old furniture must occur strictly in compliance with all stages and rules. To putty reliably adhered to the surface, it is important to prime it. To do this, it is better to use acrylic primer, which has increased strength and adhesion. The primer is applied to the furniture with a bristle brush, after which it is necessary to wait until it dries completely.
Puttying your furniture with your own hands, remember that the final version should be smooth. Putty can be made independently using acrylic and chalk. If there is no desire, get the finished mixture. It must be applied to all visible pits and furniture chips with a rubber spatula. When the product dries, the surface is again treated with sanding paper. The number of putty layers depends on the depth of the defects. All options for the restoration of furniture with your own hands require the presence of the above steps.
Painting
A master class on furniture restoration involves mandatory painting. Before you implement it, it is important to apply a primer again: this move will improve the adhesion of surfaces. Consider the step-by-step application of paint on furniture:
- As soon as the primer is completely dry, paint is applied to the surface. To do this, use a small bristle brush. Pay attention to the quality of the brush: it is important that the bristles do not fall out of the base. It is necessary to apply paint along the fibers of the tree so as not to disturb the appearance of the structure;
- The paint should dry completely, usually it takes from 12 to 24 hours;
- The first layer passes fine-grained sandpaper, small fibers and all the chips are removed;
- Then proceed to the application of the second layer.
To carry out further manipulations, it is necessary to wait until the agent has completely dried. To work with restored furniture, it is better to use special paints and varnishes for furniture. Most often these are enamels used for internal work on metal and wood. They have a faint odor, are evenly distributed and do not leak when applied.
Applying varnish
Varnishing furniture is not a difficult process if you follow these recommendations. For work, I often use oily, alcoholic, epoxy and acrylic varnishes. The choice of composition will depend on the type of wood, the future load on the product, the temperature during operation. Basic tips for applying varnish:
- The composition is applied only after the paint has completely dried;
- The varnish should be applied in 2-3 layers, depending on what structure you want to achieve;
- To varnish the next layer, you must wait until the previous one dries out completely;
- For work, a special brush, roller or spray is used;
- It is important to coat the product with a thin layer of varnish to avoid smudges.
Restored furniture lends itself well to further operations, such as decorating. How to do it yourself, you can find out more.
Dressing
In order to decorate furniture, it is necessary to determine the subject in advance. This solution has many advantages: cost savings, creating an individual style, independent design choice.
To have an idea of the possibilities of decor, we will understand the techniques and consider design ideas:
- A stencil is a great option for a children's room - furniture decoration with stencils of butterflies, animals. The idea is very simple to implement, it does not require skill.All that is needed is to purchase or make a stencil yourself. To achieve a beautiful effect, it is better to use contrasting colors;
- Decoupage - the technique consists in gluing the top layer of the napkin to the prepared surface. If the selected plot is done in bright colors, you must pre-paint the furniture in white;
- Craquelure - you can reconstruct furniture by giving it an aging effect. To do this, use craquelure varnish, which is applied in 2 sets after painting the products;
- Mosaic - is considered a complex version of the decor, but the result will delight everyone. For a mosaic glass tile is used;
- Appliques or stickers are an affordable and simple decoration method. Such products can be used to seal defects that are not amenable to restoration;
- Coloring - after applying the first coat of paint, the furniture is painted to taste. It can be ornaments, landscapes, silhouettes - it all depends on the imagination.
Do-it-yourself renovated old furniture gets a new life. Such a product will serve for a long time in the house, delighting family members with a beautiful appearance.
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