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Albuquerqueans join trend of restoring real wood furniture
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Refinishing wood furniture is popular, whether with DIY treatments like chalk-based paint or with high-end professional finishes that make tables, chests and chairs look as good as new, or better.
Tracy Bleacher, owner of Bleacher’s Refinishing in Albuquerque, says refinishing furniture makes sense. “They made furniture out of wood back in the day, says refinishing furniture makes sense. “They made furniture out of wood back in the day Ruff Sawn Prices
Restoring vintage furniture from the 1970s or ’60s and earlier means there’s likely to be real wood under the existing finish. Wood glue and repairs can stabilize pieces. Gouges can be filled and scratched or patchy topcoats can be stripped and sanded and then finished to shine again.
Bleacher says even if a professional refinish on an existing solid wood dining table nears the price of a similar new piece of furniture, the quality of the older piece is likely higher. Along with that, the older furniture doesn’t end up in a landfill somewhere.
And Burqueños like affordable projects, says Debbie Stuart, an Albuquerque native and owner of Porch & Twig on North Fourth Street. The shop has vintage furniture and accessories. She also has painting workshops, posted on the Porch & Twig Facebook page, about every two months.
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Her customers are usually fans of HGTV shows like the recent “Fixer-Upper” series with Joanna and Chip Gaines. While it’s uncertain if the popular show will make a comeback, it’s clear that the finishes it made popular, like chalk-based paint, are here to stay, for a while at least, are here to stay Ruff Sawn Prices
“Everyone’s selling chalk-based paint,” she adds, Ruff Sawn Prices , with its Original brand, $7.50 for 8 ounces.
Stuart says the special formula water-based paint sticks to most surfaces without sanding or priming and it dries quickly to a smooth finish.
The painted finish does require a paste waxing, once or twice a year.
Bleacher says she can get longer lasting, similar results with paint and clear coat finishes for people who want painted wood. For DIY, she likes oil-based varnishes and paints because they dry to “flexible” finishes, meaning they level as they dry, forgiving brushstrokes, and are less brittle as they age.
• Choose a paint color – Stuart chose a dark, uniform blue – and gather your supplies: Paste wax for the finish. A brush that fits the bones of your furniture – bristle brushes are better, sponge brushes can soak up the chalk or plaster in the paint. Spread newspapers or other drop cloths on the floor. Tape off areas on the furniture you don’t want to paint. Have dry cloths, like old towels, fine sandpaper, water and a wet rag available.
• Pour paint in a disposable container. Stir it well. Close the paint bottle or can, because it will dry out. As you paint, adds small amounts of water if the paint gets too thick.• Lightly paint a first coat. Don’t overwork it. Let it dry, about 20 minutes or more and paint the second coat.• If you want a distressed look, wait until the piece is dry to the touch, but still cool. Use the wet rag or fine sandpaper to distress, meaning remove small amounts of paint along the edges, where the furniture would get knocked around naturally. Less is more.
• To try a chalk-based paint project yourself, selected a small table with French Provincial-style legs topped with rough-sawn planks. As a degreaser Ruff Sawn Prices , repaired and wiped down with a clean cloth and degreaser. Debbie Stuart, owner of Porch & Twig, selected a small table with French Provincial-style legs topped with rough-sawn planks. As a degreaser, she recommends a spray bottle filled halfway with vinegar, a drop or two of Dawn or similar dish detergent and warm water. She didn’t sand or strip the table.
• Apply paste wax, such as Johnson’s or Minwax, to dry painted or unfinished areas, with a nappy cloth, like an old towel. Wipe off excess with another cloth and buff to the shine you want. Stuart gives this advice, “If you aren’t paying a professional to do it, be open to the outcome, especially if you haven’t done it before.” Her finished table could easily fit into a patio or hallway.
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