Restoring furniture is an economical and sustainable way to give it a new life. At the same time, it is a creative and fun task to extend the useful life of your furniture and therefore contribute to caring for the environment.
We leave you some ideas so you can renovate your furniture:
- If your furniture is upholstery and need a renovation, you can remove the fabric and place a new fabric that matches the decoration of your home.
- Another way to give your furniture a second life is to cover it with wallpaper. Choose a design you like and cover the surfaces of your furniture. It is important that the paper is strong and durable.
- One of the easiest and most effective ways to renew your furniture is to use the painting. Painting can update your furniture, giving a totally different look to the room where it is placed.
Therefore, today we give you the steps you have to follow to renew your furniture economically with our Chalk Paint. Are you up to do it with us?
What are we going to need?
The material that we are going to need to be able to give a second life to our furniture is the following:
- Chalk Paint
- Brush
- Aquaclean
- Varnish
Steps to follow to restore your furniture
First of all, we will clean our furniture with Aquaclean in order to remove all traces of dust and impurities that the furniture has.
Once the surface is clean, it's time to apply the paint. We recommend using our Chalk Paint since it is trendy thanks to its ultra matte finish. In addition, it is very easy to apply. With just two layers, you will achieve a result that is resistant to the passage of time and humidity.
For a more noticeable change, you can change the handles or knobs. It is important that the new accessories are the same size as the old ones so that they fit correctly. In addition, you have the possibility of painting your old knobs with Metallic Paint or any other water paint you like.
Although our chalk paint does not require surface preparation, if you want extra durability, apply varnish. Now all that's left to do is let it dry and... that's it! You now have a totally new piece of furniture.
Project ideas
As you know, the possibilities are endless when it comes to furniture restoration projects. We give you some ideas to get out all your creativity!
On this nightstand we have chosen to change the handles for more innovative ones and to paint it with the trend color of the year 2023, Boho strawberry. In addition, wooden slats have been used to achieve a different volume finish on the drawer units.
In this case, the color Pink Capricho has been used. A soft tone that brings a touch of sweetness to any room. As we can see in the video, use is made of the Anti-stain Wood Base which blocks the appearance of tannins and stains that are difficult to erase so that our wooden furniture remains intact.
Other techniques to restore furniture
In addition, to painting a piece of furniture in a “classic” way, you can use different products to achieve different techniques that will give a very original and innovative touch to your furniture.
Crackle effect It can be used to give an aged or vintage look to surfaces such as furniture, picture frames, sculptures, ceramics and more. This effect can be achieved intentionally with specific painting techniques, making use of a crackling medium.
Photo Transfer It is a technique that allows you to transfer a printed image from paper to a different surface, such as wood, fabric, glass or another material, to create a personalized and unique image.
stencil Stencils are useful tools for adding designs and patterns to a variety of painted surfaces, such as walls, furniture, clothing, and more.
Finish Glass You can use this technique to create a glass finish on different surfaces, such as wood, metal, ceramic and more. The end result is a high-quality effect that simulates the appearance of glass.
shabby technique Used to create an antique, worn look on furniture, decorative objects and surfaces.
If you want to see many more projects, do not hesitate to visit our Instagram page. What are you waiting for to start painting?
