Upcycling Furniture FAQ’s discussed by Eco Solutions
Upcycling furniture becoming increasingly popular with new upcycling businesses starting and people doing it at home as something they enjoy and as a hobby. Our Upcycling Furniture FAQ’s will tell you everything you need to know when you find that first piece you want to upcycle. Everyone wants their home to look amazing and upcycling furniture is a cheap and fun way of doing this, the options and possibilities when it comes to upcycling really are endless. Upcycling is a growing trend as it gives you the ability to produce unique one-off pieces which no one else has, giving the finishing touches to a room in your home or business, and this is why so many more people are trying it out. Whether it is reclaimed timber or an old cabinet or chest of drawers there really is a beauty in upcycled wood as it can show its natural grain, markings of paint or etchings from its previous life. It’s endless what you can upcycle and the most stand out pieces are normally the most unusual ones.
Upcycling furniture becoming increasingly popular with new upcycling businesses starting and people doing it at home as something they enjoy and as a hobby. Our Upcycling Furniture FAQ’s will tell you everything you need to know when you find that first piece you want to upcycle.
Everyone wants their home to look amazing and upcycling furniture is a cheap and fun way of doing this, the options and possibilities when it comes to upcycling really are endless. Upcycling is a growing trend as it gives you the ability to produce unique one-off pieces which no one else has, giving the finishing touches to a room in your home or business, and this is why so many more people are trying it out.
Whether it is reclaimed timber or an old cabinet or chest of drawers there really is a beauty in upcycled wood as it can show its natural grain, markings of paint or etchings from its previous life. It’s endless what you can upcycle and the most stand out pieces are normally the most unusual ones.
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insets or an outer edge that ties in with other colours in your room can make a big statement and make your piece stand
out. Mixing materials and nishes give an amazing look for upcycled furniture.
When you have found your rst
piece of furniture you want to
upcycle
Prepare everything you need
Remember planning is always key and having an organised space which
is big enough, and the right materials and products from your starting
point will really help.
Cover your oor with a dust sheet before you start as there will be lots
of dust and drips whilst you upcycle.
Research di erent upcycling techniques and nishes to ensure you get the nal look you want. Buy the materials and
products and plan when you are going to do each stage so you don’t rush it as this can end in disaster.
Use Eco Solutions Home Strip Paint & Varnish Remover to remove any nish you want to easily and quickly get rid o .
Sanding lightly after this will help ensure your nish to go on evenly and last. Dust o your furniture well before you apply
your rst coat of nish. A foam brush can be better for lots of furniture paints as they are designed to absorb and hold
di erent types of paints, stains, and urethanes. They give a smooth nish and are low in price.
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