#2 My Wife Has Had This Desk Since She Was A Kid. I Made It My Self-Isolation Project
#3 My Craft. I Restored These Century Old Doors Of A Mausoleum
Tackling a restoration project is great for those who don’t want to part with something that is dear to their heart. Or those who refuse to participate in throwaway society. And those who wish to save money by buying items secondhand that need just a bit of a refresh. And even those who like transforming old things to sell them and make some money on the side.
Whatever motivates a person to give an item a second life, there are many ways to do that. One of my personal favorite restoration projects I see people doing is making old and antique wooden furniture look almost new.
#4 Picked This One Up For The Price Of The U-Haul To Haul It. I Haven't Found Any Info On It, But Refinished It Anyway
#6 Restored My Night Stand I Didn’t Even Know Those Colors Were Possible
However, I'm not talking about those instances where natural wood pieces end up getting a layer of paint whenever they become a bit worn down. Sure, doing a trendy and chic paint job on an antique cabinet might make it look like new, but it pains my heart to see all the original beauty and charm being hidden by a coat of white, green, blue, or black. Besides, the paint eventually chips, making it look even worse in the long run.
Such a way of refreshing an object is also not technically considered a restoration, as it’s not bringing the item to it’s original state but rather making it a new piece altogether with a few novel updates.
#7 Refurbished The Front Doors Of Our 1864 Home, Learned A Ton, Love The Outcome. Finished With Wood Kote Ultra 450 Poly
#8 As Part Of My Recent Bedroom Renovation I Decided To Restore This Almost 100 Year Old Wardrobe Instead Of Ripping It Out And Replacing It With Something New With Much Less Character. Sometimes Old Things Can Still Be Nice With A Bit Of Work
#9 My Parent's House Has This 100 Year Old Hubbel Light Switch, But It Didn't Work Consistently For As Long As I Can Remember. I Took It Apart, Polished The Outside, And Bent The Internal Contacts Back Into Shape And Now It Works Great! The Physical Mechanism Is Incredibly Sturdy And Satisfying To Use
Those restorations where wooden furniture is brought to its original state I enjoy the most. When antique or vintage pieces get a good cleaning, a fresh coat of stain or wax and are repaired as needed, it makes my heart sing. Bonus points if they get freed from layers of paint that were clouding their original beauty.
If you’re interested in learning how to rejuvenate your furniture pieces or are simply fascinated by others doing it, we will be diving into the nitty-gritty of it, as explained by experts over on Bosch.
#11 Liked The Shape Of This Vase And Knew It Was Spray Painted, No Guess As To What Was Underneath But Decided To Give It A Go. Pleasantly Surprised
#12 Restored This Old Door To Its Former Glory
When starting to revive an antique chest you found in grandpa’s attic or a vintage chair you can’t seem to part with, it’s important to first clean it so you can evaluate the work it needs. Often, mild washing up liquid and some water is enough to do the job. If some tough stains remain, they can be removed with cleaning chemicals and spirits, like white spirit. But beforehand, it might be a good idea to test any chemicals on a small or hidden area of the piece, as they can damage its surface.
#13 Don’t Know If This Belongs On This Sub. The Previous Owners Of Our 1918 Home Put A Cheap Ugly Finish On The Floors. Second Photo Is The Refinished Result
#14 I Don't Know If I Can Top This One! 😍 Fully Restored Brasilia II Petite Buffet
After it’s clean, it’s time to evaluate its condition. Take a closer look to see if there are any scratches, cracks, dents, or discoloration. Are there any parts missing or wobbling? Maybe the drawers and doors don’t open easily. In case the furniture’s functionality is damaged, it will have to be restored.
#16 Herself Again
Found on marketplace for $30 and scrambled to get it before anyone else recognized it. Late 1970’s rare lamp, not a speck of paint left on her and shines like a mirror!
Loosened connections or unstable parts can be glued with wood glue, while broken hinges should be replaced. Broken areas can be filled with wood filler, which is great to repair any dents and scratches. Water stains on wooden surfaces can be removed with furniture polish or light sanding.
#20 I Restored This Rusty & Broken 1940 Chevy Headlight And Transformed It Into A Floor Lamp
