How To: Refinish wood furniture with simple techniques

How to Refinish wood furniture with simple techniques

When that dusty old dresser you have starts looking more fit for Grandma than your sleek 21st century home, it may be time to refinish.

This tutorial guides you accurately and quickly through how to refinish furniture, including using a chemical stripper, scraping off the finish with a putty knife with rounded edges, and smoothing things down with a sander & sandpaper.

The final step - applying a stain with a rag and then coating with a glaze - breathes new life into vintage furniture.