Do you want to refurbish your bedroom but hesitant to dispose your bedroom furniture due to their sentimental value? You are not alone because there are thousands of housewives and homeowners out there who are hesitant to dispose, to store and to trash their bedroom furniture pieces such as cabinets, dressers and side tables because of the sentimental value associated with it.

If that is the case, then worry no more because you can transform these fixtures to look like new again. With your artistic talent, carpentry skills and hard work, you can restore and can enhance its physical appearance. By doing so, you will no longer worry of how the old and worn out furniture destroy the look of your bedroom. With your little knowledge in carpentry such as sanding and painting, you can revive its classic qualities and charm in no time. This method would not only save you thousands of dollars, but it will retain the significance and sentimental memories associated with these furniture items. By refurbishing these fixtures, for sure, you are glad that you hold on and have not made any haste decision in throwing them away or thrashing them in the garage.

Because of the huge costs associated in buying new furniture pieces, refurbishing these items is the most effective answer to home owners’ problems. Aside from doing it yourself, you can also hire a carpenter to do the task on your behalf.

Below are steps on how to refurbish an old and worn out bedroom furniture:
Since majority of these furniture fixtures endured and survived for decades, for sure, some of them already accumulated dirt, scratches and mud, while some already have dented portions. You can remove dented portions by placing a damp cloth on the affected area and soaking it for several hours. After which, run a steam iron over the cloth for several times until the damp cloth is dried and the dented area levels, otherwise, repeat the process again.

Before you start your task, be sure to bring the item on your working area to avoid damaging other furniture inside your bedroom. Cover the parts of the furniture which has no damage and secure it with adhesive tape to prevent movement.

Before starting your carpentry job, be sure to wear working gloves and mask because the smell of the chemicals is detrimental to your health. Put chemical stripper on the furniture to remove the old coat of paint. Be sure to let it stay for how many minutes before you scrape it out with putty knife. You will know that the furniture is ready for scrapping once the knife goes through the wood and the paint.

Once you are done removing the old paint, sand it using 150-grits sandpaper to remove the residue, to clean the item and to smooth off its surface.

Finish off the item by sanding it with 200-grit sand paper. You can also use a power sanding tool if you have one to save time and effort.

For finishing touches, apply paint or stain it with your favorite shade of paint using soft paint brush or rug. Finish it off by applying polyurethane. If you noticed coats in between space, sand it off to achieve a smooth look. When you are done with the item, let it dry under normal temperature.

By following the steps and suggestions mentioned above, you can refurbish your old furniture piece at least cost.

Author Bio: Karissa Claire Dupree is a design specialist and enjoys writing about any type of home decor such as outdoor sectional sofa and outdoor dinning sets as well as other products.

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