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How to Refinish Wood Furniture in 5 Steps

Ahna Fulmer // Hammers N Hugs
Learn how to refinish wood furniture in 5 steps, and revitalize and refurbish any piece of wood furniture.
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Total Time 2 days

Equipment

  • Orbital Hand Sander
  • Power Drill (Maybe)

Ingredients
  

  • 60 grit sanding disc
  • 100 grit sanding disc
  • 1 tack cloth
  • 1 paint brush
  • 1 can stain
  • 1 can polyurethane (satin finish)
  • 1 sheet 220 grit sandpaper

Instructions
 

  • 1. REMOVE HARDWARE FROM THE WOOD.
  • 2. SAND THE WOOD.
    Initially use a larger grit sandpaper like a 60 grit or a 100 grit. Lightly sand with a finer grit like 220 for a smooth unfinished surface.
  • 3. CLEAN THE WOOD.
    Clean off the newly sanded wood with a brush and follow that up with a tack cloth.
  • 4. STAIN THE WOOD.
    Rub in with a dry cloth. Allow to dry according to the instructions on the can.
  • 5. FINISH THE WOOD.
    Apply 2-3 coats of polyurethane allowing to dry fully in between coats according to the instructions on the can. Sand in between with a 220 grit sandpaper and wipe down prior to reapplying the poly.
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