Furniture Upcycling & Restoration Specialization

Overview

“Before starting to paint or varnish a piece of furniture, we must ensure that the surface is in perfect condition so that the paint or varnish adheres firmly and thus ensures that it doesn't flake or start to peel off quickly. In this lesson, we'll give you guidelines for optimal surface preparation so that the result of our project is satisfactory and long-lasting.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Sand and Prime, which is part of the Domestika online course: Furniture Upcycling & Restoration Specialization. Learn restoration and transformation of furniture with basic techniques such as cleaning, sanding, repair and finishes.

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 Upcycling & Restoration Specialization

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (5)
• 660 students
• 7 units
• 92 lessons (13h 39m)
• 50 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Furniture Restoration & Upcycling, Interior Design, Upcycling, Woodworking