| Pine furniture is a wonderfully light wood that can | | | | result manually with sand paper or use a chemical |
| brighten any room however it does have a major | | | | stripper however make sure it's safe to be used on |
| disadvantage in being a soft wood. This means that it | | | | pine wood before you begin. Always make sure |
| can be prone to damage from scratches that can | | | | you're wearing the appropriate safety equipment such |
| damage both the finish and the wood underneath. | | | | as sturdy rubber gloves and eye goggles and ideally |
| Another form of damage is sun damage causing the | | | | old clothes in case they come into contact with any |
| finish to fade over time. With the right treatment | | | | materials. |
| however you can restore your pine furniture to its | | | | Once you've stripped the old finish from the furniture |
| former glory in such a way that it will look as good as | | | | clear away any excess dust with a small brush and |
| new and you'll be able to use it for many years to | | | | then treat with a clear wood preserver. Allow this to |
| come. | | | | dry and possibly retreat if recommended by the |
| Before starting your restoration project make sure you | | | | manufacturer. After the treatment is complete you can |
| have a clear work area in which to operate and that | | | | then apply the stain to the pine furniture or paint as |
| none of the liquids or materials you will use are likely to | | | | desired although bear in mind that pine is a beautiful |
| damage other home furnishings such as carpets or | | | | wood with a light shade and distinctive markings and |
| other items of furniture. Once you are happy that the | | | | painting will hide these. Allow the stain to dry and if |
| work environment is safe then you're good to proceed | | | | necessary apply the stain again to achieve the |
| and can start by using a sander to remove the | | | | required shade of finish. Once completed return the |
| existing finish on the furniture. If you don't have a | | | | furniture to the desired location and continue to enjoy it |
| sander available then you can accomplish the same | | | | for many more years ahead. |