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Being the youngest child in the family i'm usually the one stuck with hammy downs. After many years of receiving used furniture you learn a few things. Recycling old furniture and creating something new and unique can be great. Thrifty or antiquing are great places to find unique pieces that are cost efficient and refinishing furniture is a great skill to have. It all began with this old vanity that I found at an antique shop it had three vertical folding mirrors and it was a light chestnut color. The surface of the wood was scratched up so I knew that I wanted to repaint it white. The day of the project I knew that I needed to prep my work space so I laid down a tarp to protect the floor. I then cleaned the vanity to make sure it was free of dust or dirt. I then began the dreaded part of any do it yourself project sanding. Side note I didn't know this at the time but save yourself some time and skip the sanding process by using a non sanding primer. This works best if the condition of the wood is already good. I started by sanding by hand and that lasted about ten minutes till I switched over to a electric sander. Remember when sanding always sand with the grain of the wood. This prevents any scratches in the wood. After sanding I brushed away any sawdust residue and I then wiped the wood down with a cloth. Next it was time to prime the wood. After that I sanded lightly and got ready to paint. Now for the fun part pick out a good quality paint that is specifically for what you're trying to paint. I know you're tempted to use spray …show more content…

You can revamp furniture to match your already existing furniture in your house or create a new accent piece. By inquiring this skill you can create furniture that is original and that no one else has. So next time you're tempted to buy that expensive coffee table from Anthropology or that pricey desk from Pottery Barn why not browse your local antique shop

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