Furniture Refinishing

If you have some beautiful hand-me-downs or like to pick up pieces at thrift stores and flea markets, learn how to stain furniture to give the pieces a fresh look without ruining the original design. It's an easier job than you might think.

Get some quick tips on staining furniture and save money by refinishing wood furnishings yourself.

By using antiques or restored furniture, this husband and wife team transforms the pieces into collectibles using unique painting techniques. Their inventory changes, so visit often.

Helpful info on choosing and applying stain to furniture, from Antique Resources.

One of several articles on Refinishing, from Antique Resources.

Photos and ideas for using art print to decoupage onto custom painted furniture.

You'll need to register (it's free) to view Lowe's excellent premium content with "Interactive How-Tos" on applying stain, using sanding sealers, topcoats, bleaching water stains on wood, and more.

If you like to buy old pieces at flea markets, this article may have helpful info for you on when and how finishes should be refinished.

All the info on tung oil, shellac, varnish and polyurethane. Also how to choose and apply a finish.

Steps in prepping furniture for refinishing, from Antique Resources.