Finishing wood furniture

Are you tired of constantly searching for the perfect finishing touch for your wood furniture, only to find that the sealant darkens and changes the color of the wood? It's time to discover the magical product I use (NOT polycrylic!!) that offer a perfect balance between protection and preservation. Read on to uncover the secrets behind sealing wood without darkening or changing the color, and bring new life to your DIY furniture projects and makeovers.

Interested in refinishing furniture, but don’t know where to start? Or what exactly to do? Or what supplies to use? Then this how to furniture makeover guide is just for you! I’m sharing everything you need to start DIY furniture renovation. From the exact tools and supplies to the best method for cleaning, stripping wood, sanding wood, painting wood, staining wood, and sealing wood furniture. SAVE this pin for later, then click to read more about DIY furniture makeovers.

Sharing step by step how we restored the top of an Victorian Eastlake chest.

Wood finishing is so confusing! In my research on the perfect finish for my DIY bathroom vanity, I have learned these 10 things so far about how to finish wood furniture. Find out more now.

How to age wood in five simple steps! The best technique for a realistic, rustic aged wood look. Make your new furniture look old!

Mary Lindloff on Instagram: "What do you think of this furniture flip? I love how beautiful the @minwaxusa stain looks on the drawers! (#ad) Would you try it yourself?! Here are all the details on the 3-step staining process I followed: 1) Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner for Oil-Based Stains 2) Minwax Wood Finish Penetrating Stain in Special Walnut (2 coats) 3) Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish (2 coats) This project took about 4 days to complete, with about 8 hours of active work time…

Find out how to get the stripped, raw wood look with this french antique armoire makeover. Get the step by step tutorial.

This is easily one of my favorite DIY hacks ever! I love using paint and gel stain to completely transform wood. I used it for the first time on my front door, then I completely updated the paneling in my office and now I’m obsessed with this piece of furniture! We have had this dresser […]