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Furniture Refinishing

RefinishFurniture.com: Some people prefer to have just a nudge when it comes to do it yourself furniture refinishing and paint stripping, they would prefer just some basic information and tips to get started, while others prefer some detail. This site has both basic and detailed information, whether you're painting furniture, either unfinished or with an old finish on it, or painting kitchen cabinets or refinishing kitchen cabinets.


Refinish WizardRefinishWizard.com: Offers advice to both novice and expert furniture restorers. A great resource for information.



The Complete Guide to Wood Finishes: How to Apply and Restore Lacquers, Polishes, Stains and Varnishes: A revised and updated edition of a best-selling guide features a new design and one hundred new illustrations, sharing step-by-step information on every stage of wood finishing, from preparing surfaces and applying basic stains to using specific tools and working with a range of decorative styles. Original. 25,000 first printing.


Black & Decker Finishing & Refinishing Wood: Techniques & Projects for Fine Wood Finishes: Finishing & Refinishing Wood offers inspiration and straight-to-the point instruction on how to salvage mistreated wood surfaces and turn them once again into things of beauty. Readers will learn how to effectively use new, environmentally safe strippers to remove old paints and varnishes, how to patch and repair damaged surfaces, and how to apply stains and achieve glass-smooth new finishes with no fuss.

Reupholstering at Home: A Do-It-Yourself Manual for Turning Old Furniture into New Showpieces: This is a revised and expanded edition of a highly successful reupholstering book that has sold thousands of copies. It gives step-by-step instructions with 350 clear and detailed photographs to show how to rebuild that dilapidated chair or sofa to look like new. The author explains what tools and materials you will need, and offers expert advice about which types of fabric are best for your needs. The author then leads your through specific steps with text, photographs and captions to reupholster your chair, couch, or hassock. The result is furniture you are proud to own for years to come, and you did it all yourself!

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