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| Supplies |
| Some tools for refinishing furniture can be found in your home or around your garage. Others can easily be found at home centers and hardware stores. I have found in my experience that shopping at a specialized store for homes has more efficient supplies that shopping at a department store. Quality of your products make a strong difference when it comes to coverage, saving time, and saving money. |
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| Natural bristle brushes (if you purchase synthetic the bristles can melt when they come in contact with harsh chemicals) Steel wool (0000-3) Old paint brushes Paint scraper Plastic buckets Putty knife Brass bristle brushes Foam brushes Screwdriver Durable rubber gloves Safety goggles Canvas and plastic drop clothes Clean dry rags Paper towels or rags Newspaper Sandpaper (60-180 grit) Carpenter's wood glue Plastic sheeting Painter's tape Lacquer thinner Stain or paint Sanding sealer Finishing sealer |
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| You will find that experimenting with different tools will produce different effects on your furniture. You will find the tools that you feel most comfortable with. Choose carefully for value, buying good quality remover will pay off when you start the sanding process. Also, spending a little extra and a good paint will require fewer coats, which requires less time. |
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