Furniture Restoration and Transformation for Beginners
Sand and Prime
A course by Antic&Chic , Interior design studio and furniture transformation workshop.
Joined March 2018
About the video: Sand and Prime
Overview
“Before starting to paint or varnish a piece of furniture, we must verify that the surface is in perfect condition so that the paint or varnish grip strongly and thus make sure that in a short time it does not peel or start to chip. In this lesson we will give you the guidelines to prepare the surface in an optimal way and that the result of our project is satisfactory and long-lasting.”
In this video lesson Antic&Chic addresses the topic: Sand and Prime, which is part of the Domestika online course: Furniture Restoration and Transformation for Beginners. Create unique decorative pieces from your old furniture to achieve spaces full of style and personality.
Partial transcription of the video
“Sanding and Priming Before we start to paint or varnish, we have to make sure the surface of our piece is prepped so the paint or varnish won't come off later. Now we'll show you how to sand and prime your piece. As we explained, when our piece is in bad shape or the varnish or paint is flaking off, it's best to prep the surface by stripping it, and that's a technique we already explained. However, if your piece is in good shape and the paint and varnish are more or less in good shape, the preparation will just consist of sanding the surface. When we're sanding we'll make sure to remove any...”
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Course summary for: Furniture Restoration and Transformation for Beginners
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Design, Upcycling, Woodworking

Antic&Chic
A course by Antic&Chic
Almost a decade ago, Celia and Marc created Antic&Chic, an interior design studio and furniture transformation workshop. They have since specialized in creating spaces that generate emotions in the people living in them.
They incorporate antique pieces and transform them to give them a more modern look. In their projects, they combine antique and modern pieces, and use works of art, plants and colors to achieve results that are full of joy, a sense of freshness and heaps of character.
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