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pair of antique Heywood Wakefield desks and chairs after being refurbished with Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint in Typewriter
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Antique Wood Desk Restoration Tutorial

Discover the art of wood desk restoration with our step-by-step tutorial and breathe new life into your old furniture.
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time4 hours
Course: Furniture Makeovers
Author: Cindy Rust

Instructions

  • Clean the wood furntiure with warm water and mild detergent. Look for any necessary repairs. Make the needed repairs.
  • Sand the piece of furniture using a power sander for a smooth surface. Start with 80-100 grit sandpaper and sand back using 220 grit sandpaper for best results.
  • Paint or stain the wood furniture in your desired colors.
  • Seal the paint and or stain with the appropriate top coat such as hemp oil, water based top coat or oil based top coat. This depends on the products used in the previous step. Read labels on the products for recommended sealers.
  • Enjoy your new to you piece of furniture!

Notes

Choose colors for your furniture makeover so that it will coordinate with the room it will be in. Use bright colors for a pop of color or use neutrals to help the piece blend in with its surroundings.