Step-by-Step Furniture Refurbishment for a Washed-Wood Effect

Furniture renovation: wood washing and staining

“We are very happy that you have chosen us and we hope that you have learned a lot during the course and can apply it to other furniture. Our mission as Studio Violette is to reach more people by teaching this technique in order to generate a great community and give the value that antique furniture deserves. Give them a second life and, thus, contribute a grain of sand to the environment. It's time to do your own course project, now it's your turn. We share the different stages and steps to generate your project: • Choose your furniture to work with. • Find a piece of furniture that challenges you and that you love to do the wood washing technique. And you can find a special place for it in your space. • Analyze and discover what wood your furniture is made of to plan the use of tools and materials. • Before starting to recycle a piece of furniture, it is important to consider what it is made of so that this makes the subsequent process easier and the result will be much better. • Prepare the surface of your furniture, always remember to start by cleaning all the dirt it may have and repair any damage you find. • Start with the work of washing the wood on all your furniture, helping you with the gel remover and the different tools to remove all that old varnish. • Remember that each varnish on furniture is different, don't worry if it takes longer, it's all part of the process. Check which tools will be most comfortable to use on different surfaces. • Wash your furniture with water using a sponge or a brush depending on what suits you best to finish removing all the dirt and dye impregnated that your furniture may have. • Start sanding with different weights and types of sandpaper to prepare the surface and finish details. Don't forget to use cardboard or heavy-weight sandpaper to make it smoother. • Finally, decide if you would like to use a stain to give a different tone to your furniture and then protect it with the product you like the most. Remember that it is very important to respect the drying times before using your furniture. Now, everything is ready to put that piece of furniture in a special place in your house.

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“Final project You have finished your wood washing course. We hope you liked it, you will enjoy the process and be happy with the result. We are excited to work on different furniture where we experiment with different materials and tools that we find on the way. Wood washing takes practice. It consists of trial and error. Don't worry if it doesn't work out for you the first time. That's what it's all about, experimenting and trying. You can always experiment with new objects and tools that are within your reach. Do not forget to comment in the Forum so that we can all learn and generate a c...”

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Course summary for: Step-by-Step Furniture Refurbishment for a Washed-Wood Effect

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (38)
• 3063 students
• 4 units
• 13 lessons (1h 51m)
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• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Furniture Restoration & Upcycling, Upcycling, Woodworking