It takes some elbow grease to refinish hardwood floors, but it's worth it. Hardwood floors add value to your home and provide a classic look that goes with any style.
If your hardwood floors are dull and in need of rejuvenation, you should consider whether buffing or sanding is the right approach. Here's how you can decide what you need to do.
A more budget-friendly option to pricey teak, acacia wood outdoor furniture is easy to find — and easy to love — thanks to the wood's rich honey-hued finish when new. But over time, acacia wood weathers to a dull, splotchy look with a rough texture. Give your old, weathered outdoor furniture a smooth, like-new finish with our acacia wood refinishing tips.
Before refinishing a hardwood floor, save time and money with these handy tips from Henry Harrison. For this home improvement project, learn techniques for removing the worn-out varnish and applying a new waterborne finish.
HGTV expert Steve Watson gives you a list of materials and step-by-step instructions for refinishing a wood dining room table. You'll need a rotary sander, router with round over bit, stain, rubber stain brushes and a big box of rags. First, sand off the old finish. This will probably take about an hour or two, and you'll want to do it outside if possible. You might also consider routing the edges of your table to match other furniture in the dining room. Next, clean all dust from the table and apply the stain.
Refacing cabinets with self-stick veneer is a budget-friendly way of giving your kitchen a fresh new look. Attach new clean plywood to the sides of your cabinets, then prepare the veneer, cutting it half an inch wider and two inches longer than each vertical stile and horizontal rail. When cutting, make sure the wood grain runs lengthwise. Peel away the self-stick backing, and slowly press the veneer into place.
Your cabinets are the focal point of your kitchen. HGTV's Pat Simpson and Jodi Marks show you how to update your kitchen cabinets by refinishing them and updating their hardware. First, remove all hardware handles and hinges. Then, sand the cabinet doors and bases. Start painting with an oil-based primer, using it both outside and inside. Once the primer dries, follow with a coat of paint and install the new hardware.
Lead house paint and plumbing components may already be on your radar, but this toxic substance could also be hanging out in your cabinets and credenza.
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