Relook antique furniture is the big trend of the moment. C & rsquo; is an interesting principle for not only, it allows you to customize antiques according to your desires, Moreover, it allows you to protect the environment while making significant savings ! Furniture makeover Oak quickly, it's simple ! Simply having good ideas, a magic bean, from painting and other effects to make your. You want to give a second life to your old furniture ? So, discover these tips before you start.
Start by examining the oak cabinet you want to restyle
You found a small oak cabinet in a garage, but before spending money unnecessarily, it is strongly advised to check s & rsquo; it is really worth. Is it really in good condition ? Because you are about to furniture makeover, not necessarily to make a working carpenter or DIY. Unless you do not feel able to restore completely, Apply these tips before succumbing : walk around the furniture and assess the general state of wood. If the furniture has drawers or some doors, open them to ensure that & rsquo; s they & rsquo; open well, because with time, hinges tend to deform. Ensuite, also take into account the furniture and check stability s & rsquo; n & rsquo it; not too attacked by pests. If you notice some noise, treatment with a suitable product will be enough to get rid of. Finally, observe the furniture surface to determine the work you have to perform to recondition. If it has holes, for example, you should applying a pulpwood to reseal.
Sand your oak cabinet
When it is desired revamp an oak cabinet, preparatory work is needed. Apply a single layer of paint is not enough, it is necessary prepare your furniture. If you choose to paint your oak cabinet on top of an existing painting, you risk getting a disappointing finish that will age very bad time. otherwise, you also lose all the grain of your wooden furniture, while this is largely what makes its beauty. To reactivate your state oak cabinet, you must start with the pickle to the deliver to the & rsquo; rough, and so could easily customize it. O & rsquo; it is to beat, waxed or painted, it is advisable to clean, of the streamline with the right products and, after drying of the sand down, using coarse sandpaper ending with fine grain sandpaper. This will in particular remove any splinters. find the raw oak after this initial preparation work already reveals the beauty of your oak furniture.
Treat your furniture in oak
Generally, antique furniture are not spared the of pest. To remedy, Once your furniture delivered to the & rsquo; rough, you have to treat it with a suitable product. Choose the bottle necessary volume of your oak cabinet to be treated. Using a paintbrush, apply several layers respecting 20 at 30 minutes between each pose. The aim being to penetrate, the treatment, in depth. Perform this step in a well ventilated area, or outside, given the harmful nature of the product. Wear also suitable protective clothing, and a mask and gloves. Feel free also to protect your environment, including your floor by placing a tarp, under your furniture to treat.
Apply paint to revamp your furniture
Depending on the shade of your furniture and the desired color, an undercoat layer may be necessary. for example, If your furniture is dark as you want a revamped cabinet light-colored, apply a layer of white will enable you to get a lighter shade. You then put two coats of paint. Even if, to naked eye, the result seems satisfactory, do not hesitate to apply a second layer to achieve the desired rendering and especially a more resistant paint in time. Between two coats of paint, remember to respect the necessary drying time and gin slightly your furniture with a fine grain sandpaper. The aim is to reduce the small bubbles that may have formed in the application of the first layer. Finally, applying a matt varnish or gloss depending on your wishes, a colorless wax, patina... .for refine the work done. Leave to dry throughout several days before placing it in your room, otherwise risk, hang the painting that is not yet dry.
