What can be made from old sofas. Restoration of old furniture at home (63 photos): options for bringing wood and soft coverings back to life. The restoration process from start to finish

Soviet furniture often has enough good quality to serve their masters for years. You can throw it away only because the interior has become old-fashioned or boring. Many items are made of natural wood and could serve their functions for a long time, but this design! Correct appearance grandma's chest of drawers or mom's wall, having received something really interesting.

There are several effective techniques that will completely change the appearance of a Soviet headset and allow it to last longer. Choose one, or combine them all.

Repair and preparation for refurbishment

If the table or chest of drawers you received was not particularly popular, its design can be left unchanged. After all, it will not necessarily be furniture that sets one’s teeth on edge, and in combination with modern furnishings it will look quite appropriate. But without repair work It's unlikely to get by. Over time, the furniture dries out, and some parts will have to be re-adjusted to each other.

Be sure to pay attention to the following operations:

• Cleaning furniture from dirt, dust and soot (please note special attention to the corners);
• preventive lubrication of locks;
• adjustment of parts (if the furniture has dried out or is warped during transportation);
• grinding and puttying of damaged surfaces;
• change of furniture fittings

In some cases, restoration of damaged surfaces and major repairs will be sufficient. If you decide to completely change the appearance of a particular item, this stage will be preparatory.

Restoring damaged coatings or applying new varnish

Least radical way alterations that border on restoration. You can slightly update the damaged coating, or completely change the type of furniture. It all depends on the type of varnish and processing methods.

It is most appropriate to use in cases where furniture made of good wood species is subject to restoration. Classic design, which will be appropriate in any interior, needs delicate treatment.

Some useful tips:

• The easiest way is to use varnish on oil based, it was they who processed old furniture. In some cases, you can do without removing old layers.
• Apply the varnish with a sponge rather than a brush, this will prevent the formation of streaks and lint on the surface.
• Dry each layer for at least 12 hours.
• If you want to completely change the appearance of the furniture, use a two-component craquelure varnish. It will create a cracking effect on the surface and make the furniture look like an antique.

Some pieces of furniture should not be completely remodeled. It is enough to restore the old layer of varnish and slightly restore the fittings.

Craquelure varnish goes well with painting, decorative painting and decoupage.

Painting old furniture

Choose this technique if you want to completely change the design. Be that as it may, but the furniture is made of natural wood may look slightly bulky and heavy. And while this may be a plus for a spacious office, in small apartment I want lightness and air. Repainting will help make the design more democratic.

Some useful tips:

• Use this type of remodeling also where the wood is severely damaged, or where we are talking about inexpensive wood species.
• Be sure to remove the old coating from the surface.
• Sand the wood thoroughly, then apply putty and a coat of primer. This way you will significantly reduce paint consumption and achieve better results.
• After applying the first coat of paint, dry the furniture and go over it with a sander and sandpaper. This process may seem ineffective, since a significant part of the paint will be removed. But with repainting you will achieve the perfect result.
• Work with matte paints simpler, they hide surface defects better.
• Use artistic painting or ready-made templates to create interesting designs.
• Combine painted details with natural wood.

Light shades and laconic fittings will make the furniture more democratic.

White color and weightless fittings completely transformed the old chest of drawers.

Plain paint that hides the wood texture looks light and modern.

In some cases, a light background combined with contrasting fittings works great.

Bright accents can be applied using masking tape.

You can use an old curtain with an ornament as a stencil for applying paint.

Another option for “lace” painting.

Master the decoupage technique

This type of finishing has long been adopted by needlewomen. But why not apply it on a more serious scale? Use ready-made images, and apply them to a painted or sanded surface.

Some useful tips:

• Be sure to prime the surface before sticking images onto it.
• As a material, use any drawings printed on thin paper, napkins, or even newspaper clippings.
• Thick paper must be soaked in water or decoupage solution before gluing;
• Do not limit yourself to surface treatment with glue. After the decoupage coating has dried, coat the furniture with durable varnish.

Decoupage works great in combination with matte paint.

A large drawing can be printed on thin paper.

Decoupage combined with craquelure varnish and painting.

Do you want to create a unique interior without extra costs?

Old furniture will help you with this, photos of the conversion of which you can find here. There are many ways to transform old, familiar objects.

The choice of method depends on the purpose of using the furniture and the type of coating, as well as its condition at the time of repair.

You can find a step-by-step photo master class on making furniture with your own hands from old interior items on our website. The process of updating furniture includes two main stages:

• repair;
• decoration.

Let's take a closer look at what you should focus on.

Table repair

Tables are classified according to their functionality into desks, dining tables, kitchen tables and coffee tables. Depending on their purpose, their structure and, consequently, the restoration process also differ. As a rule, dining tables consist of 4 legs, a bow and a table top. They can be solid or folding. When remodeling such furniture, it is worth paying special attention to the condition of all elements, as well as their fastening. The legs must be identical, without damage. If necessary, they can be replaced.

The tabletop, in turn, is the main part of the table. Its surface should be smooth, without grooves, cracks and corrosion. If necessary, wood putty can be used to achieve the desired effect. With its help, you can easily and quickly eliminate all surface imperfections. If necessary, it can also be used to repair legs. The same scheme is used when repairing coffee tables.

Kitchen tables have their own characteristics. Before starting repairs, it is necessary to conduct a full inspection of this subject interior The strength of the countertop plays an important role. It must withstand heavy loads and physical impact. In this regard, the base on which it is installed must also be strong.

An example of using wood putty, which will help correct all the unevenness of an old countertop

Pay attention! Kitchen tables are not only a place to work, but are also used to store kitchen utensils. To do this, they have built-in drawers, shelves and doors. They deserve special attention.

If the table is equipped with shelves, then you should pay attention to their fasteners. If necessary, you can purchase special caps made of wood or plastic at a furniture store; thin, durable ones can also be used as fastenings for shelves. metal corner. Pay attention to the condition of the canopies that secure the door. It is best to replace them with new ones, since with frequent use this part is subject to the greatest wear.

Natural wood is given freshness by special polishing agents, which can be found in any hardware or furniture store.

If the table is equipped with drawers, check how firmly their walls and bottom are connected. To make them easier to use, you can replace the fittings with which the drawers are pulled out. You can buy it at a furniture store. You can also buy various types of comfortable handles there.

Advice! When replacing awnings, choose ones that are designed for furniture. They will ensure more convenient and reliable operation of the doors.

When repairing a desk, you should pay attention to all of the above. After watching a detailed master class on remaking old furniture with your own hands, you can repeat it yourself.

Repair of cabinets and bedside tables

Every home has furniture that is designed for storage. Typically this is different types and size of cabinets and cabinets. They can be different in height, depth, and capacity. Moreover, each of them can become a real decoration for your apartment. To do this, see how to restore old furniture with your own hands further.

A rather extravagant and extraordinary element of the interior is a bedside table made from an old suitcase.

First of all, you should inspect all the shelf fastenings and, if necessary, replace them with new ones. You can also replace the drawer fastenings with more functional and modern ones.

Depending on the size, door fastening methods may vary. Canopies are used for cabinets and small cabinets. They wear out quickly, so when carrying out repairs, it is best to replace them with new ones.

If you are remodeling a large wardrobe and it has moving doors, then over time its fittings may wear out. In a furniture store you can find special fastening rollers for sliding doors closet

How impressive restored old furniture looks in this case, see below in the photo.

Chair repair

It’s hard to imagine any home without chairs. Today it is such a commonplace item that few people pay attention to it. This can happen in two cases - either when the chair is properly designed as an interior item, or when it breaks. We will look at how to get from the second option to the first.

An option for restoring old armchairs with covers in a vintage style

The chair consists of three main elements:

• legs;
• seats;
• backrests

All of them can fail sooner or later. If the breakage is caused by the legs, then they must be firmly secured, as otherwise the use of the chair becomes dangerous. If the seat is broken, it can be replaced by cutting out a corresponding piece from plywood or fiberboard. The same can be done with the back. You can also make the stool soft if desired. To do this, you need to attach it to the seat and backrest. soft upholstery based on foam rubber.

Advice! If you decide to install or replace the upholstery on a chair, it is best to use fabric stitched to the foam. You can find one in a textile store, and you should attach it using a construction stapler.

Old furniture: photos of design options using painting

As you know, any piece of furniture should be not only functional, but also attractive. Therefore, when old furniture is updated, a photo of which you can see below, it is necessary to divide the work into several stages. The first stage is surface preparation.

It is necessary to clean the furniture from traces old paint, varnish, and also from dirt. After this, it is necessary to fill the cracks, if any, and then apply a primer. Next you can apply the base. To do this, you need to choose paint of the appropriate color.

New life frame of an old bed made of natural wood - painted in delicate turquoise

Advice! It is best to use acrylic paint on water based. It does not contain toxic substances, does not emit a strong odor and dries quickly. At the same time, the surface becomes glossy attractive appearance. But if you are good with an aerosol can, then this will do.

Decoration

Restoration of old furniture, photos of which are presented below, includes decor. You can use various techniques and combine them. The most common is decoupage. To do this you will need the following:

• the required image printed on paper;
• PVA glue;
• glue brush;
• varnish, preferably water-based acrylic;
• brush for applying varnish.

Decoupage is a fascinating activity, and furniture made using this technique looks very delicate and unusual.

Advice! It is best to use large colored napkins with appropriate motifs as images.

Lubricate the surface with glue, carefully apply and smooth the picture. Let everything dry a little, then open it with varnish. It is worth noting that there is no doubt about the effectiveness of using this method when restoring old furniture with your own hands.

Another equally interesting decoration method is applying patterns using lace. For this you will need:

• lace;
• paint of the appropriate color;
• scotch.

Take a piece of lace and apply it to the place you plan to decorate. Secure the ends with tape. It is advisable to cover the remaining area with paper or film. Apply paint with a brush or use aerosol cans. Let the product dry. Remove the tape, paper and lace.

Advice! If you want to decorate large area, then it is best to use a piece of guipure of the appropriate size.

Both of the above methods are quite effective. Instead of lace and guipure, you can use paper templates. As a rule, often when decoupage and restoration of old furniture, wallpaper left over after renovation is used.

Upholstery of upholstered furniture

Over time, the upholstery of sofas and armchairs not only loses its attractive appearance, but can also sag significantly and become not as soft as before. But if you don’t want to throw away your favorite piece of furniture or don’t have the funds to buy a new one, you can reupholster it at home.

Renovated shabby chic dining room

Detailed master class How to remake furniture with your own hands, and photo examples are presented on our website. You will need to purchase the appropriate fabric from which the new upholstery will be made. It could be:

• barrack;
• velours;
• leatherette;
• crepe;
• Alcantara;
• leather, etc.

The choice of upholstery material depends on your financial capabilities. You can purchase it either in a textile store or in a specialized furniture store. You will also need a construction stapler and staples for it.

From old upholstery best to get rid of it. It can be secured with glue. In this case, you will need a utility knife or (if staples are attached) you will have to use a flathead screwdriver. After removing the old trim, begin installing the new one.

A small master class on replacing the upholstery of an old pouf

Cut the required piece of upholstery, place it so that the edges overlap where the old one ends, and attach it with a stapler. You can carry out such manipulations both with the soft part and with the back and sides.

If upholstered furniture has lost its volume and softness, they can be returned by replacing foam rubber. It must be secured with special small nails. If you are afraid that such manipulations are beyond your power, then you can stick foam rubber on top of the old upholstery and cover it with new one. But it is worth considering that the furniture should not lose its functionality.

Adding new volume to the seat of an old chair

You can add any volume to your product. To do this, you need to choose foam rubber of the appropriate thickness. If there is a folding mechanism, then after reupholstering it should function as before.

Advice! If you need to replace the upholstery and restore its volume, it is advisable to use fabric stitched to the foam rubber. You can purchase it at a specialized store or sew both materials yourself.

Decorating upholstery of upholstered furniture

If you change both layers of upholstery, you can apply different types of decoration options that will give your furniture a more aesthetic appearance. There are lots of ways to do this. We will look at the two most common:

1. The fabric used for covering can be sewn using patterned seams. This will create a special decorative effect.
2. Buy buttons or textile clips and use them to tighten the fabric and foam, connecting them together.

Updating upholstered furniture with a cover

More economical and in a simple way To hide stains is to sew covers. To do this, you can choose any fabric you like. It is important that it is durable. Most often used for this purpose:

• barrack;
• velours;
• velvet;
• jeans;
• calico;
• and others.

Having taken measurements of the size of the sofa, you can sew a cover that will cover the back, seat and, if necessary, the side of your sofa.

A small master class on sewing a replacement cover for a pouf

When making a case, you can use various techniques decor. Possible in certain place place embroidery. If desired, you can sew on an applique. To do this, fragments of the design are cut out from pieces of fabric and sewn to the base, forming a single picture.

You can also use patchwork, which is popular today - the art of making products from scraps. In this case, you can use pieces of old unnecessary things to make a cover.

Renewing the existing building using plywood

Scuffs, stains and even torn upholstery can be hidden using a special lining. To make it you will need:

• plywood;
• small metal corners;
• the smallest furniture screws.

You can cut the plywood yourself or seek help from specialists where you will purchase it. You will need 5 pieces according to the size of your animal. The cover should cover its outer, inner, back, front and top parts. After taking measurements, simply make 5 corresponding rectangles and fasten them from the inside of the structure using corners and self-tapping screws.

Next, you just need to put the structure on the frame. It can not only serve as decor, but also be quite functional. You can use the overlay as a mini table. If necessary, apply paint or decorate it in any way convenient for you.

Advice! After making the plywood trim, sand it on both sides with sandpaper.

In Italy there is a long-standing custom New Year throw old furniture out of windows. In our country, as a rule, things that are no longer in use gather dust in closets or attics. But if you show your imagination and put in a little effort, old furniture will not only find a second life, saving money, but will also add a unique style to your home.

And if we add here the fashion of surrounding oneself with antique things, into which master furniture makers not only put the experience of generations, but also their souls, filigree, finishing every detail with great artistic taste, then there is only one thing left - to try to return the old table, chest of drawers or cabinets to its former glory. magnificence.

So, brilliant opportunities for independent restoration of old furniture open up before us. However, before you begin this simple, but quite labor-intensive process, check out our tips that will not only save the item from a slow death, but also make it the highlight of your interior.

Stages of repair and restoration: nine simple steps “from” to “to”

If you decide to implement complete renovation furniture and update or add decorative elements, then work should be started in stages.

1. The value of the furniture should be analyzed. To do this, study all the tags and stamps that indicate the time, place of its creation, and possibly the artist. If it turns out that the furniture is valuable, it is better to consult with professionals so as not to accidentally nullify all the value. For example, removing trim from a collectible antique furniture may reduce its cost.
2. Before starting restoration, the furniture must be thoroughly cleaned. It’s more convenient to do this with a sponge and soapy water for cleaning. small parts can be used toothbrush, the gaps are cleaned with a toothpick. The accessories are first removed and can be made shiny with toothpaste. Particularly stubborn plaque is removed with very fine (No. 0000) sandpaper.

1. During restoration, each product is disassembled into parts. Leave only glued furniture frames undisassembled.
2. The next step is the scraping process, with the help of which the old varnish, paint, dirt. Sanding must be done very carefully, because old furniture often used veneer surfaces, so the main thing here is not to damage the old veneer. If the parts are carved, you can use special washes.
3. The most difficult thing is the reconstruction of lost furniture elements. New parts must be an exact copy of the lost ones. The selected wood must not only be well dried, but it must be the same color, tone and pattern as the original one.
4. Assembly of restored parts is carried out dry, without glue. This helps determine if everything is in its place. And only then the parts are glued together, strengthening the supporting structure if necessary.
5. Tinting is an important process, because the appearance of the piece of furniture depends on the color of the wood.
6. Coating old furniture with varnish is usually done with a brush, as craftsmen did in the old days, which imparts a certain aesthetic sophistication to the object being restored.
7. During restoration upholstered furniture One more step is needed - its upholstery. It is better to choose upholstery material identical to that which was originally on the furniture. First you should start by recreating the seat - fix the springs, stretch jute ribbons, stuff it with horsehair. After this comes the upholstery with fabric.

Tools for restoration - a standard set of any restorer

If you decide to do restoration, then the necessary tools for this matter should be prepared in advance. You can buy them at a regular hardware store. Here's a list of what you'll probably like:

• mixed-grain sandpaper
• plastic and metal spatulas
• furniture scraper
• steel sponge
• liquid gel that removes varnish coatings
• varnish and paint
• screwdriver
• rubber mallet and hammer to tap or knock out parts without damaging the wood
• set of clamps
• wood glue
• wood putty
• pencil, tape measure, square and ruler
• vegetable oil soap
• gloves
• respirator
• corner tassels (5–8 cm)
• toothbrush, toothpicks, needle or string

Painting is the easiest restoration option

Significant changes in old furniture during restoration are achieved by painting. Using this technique, you can turn an ordinary stool into a glamorous chair, and kitchen table- in a field strewn with flowers. If you have already decided on color scheme and drawing, you need to learn about painting technology and the opportunities provided different types paints

Technology for painting old furniture:

• Stage 1 – degreasing, for which a light soda solution is used;
• then sandpaper is used to remove roughness;
• deep scratches and dents are puttied;
• the next stage is primer;
• The final stage is applying paint.

After the product has dried, they begin to apply the design. It can be applied immediately, but it is better to use a pre-prepared template or stencil - they will allow you to apply the same type of designs.

Acrylic paints are often used for painting on wood, but they are not suitable for polished surfaces. Easy to use car paints in cans.

Craquelure - the web of antiquity

Home decoration is considered fashionable nowadays. antiques. But what if there are no antique items, but they can add such a necessary touch to the interior. To solve this problem, use the technique artificial aging things - craquelure, which means “crack” in French.

Creating a craquelure effect

To speed up the drying process of the craquelure, choose a warm, well-ventilated room. First you need to do wet cleaning so that particles of flying dust do not settle on the varnish.

The simplest to perform is single-phase craquelure, which allows you to obtain a monochromatic surface with contrasting cracks. To complete it, you will need a one-component varnish and the following steps:

1. Clean and prime the surface of the object to be decorated. To speed up drying, you can use a hairdryer.
2. To paint cracks, apply acrylic paint and let it dry completely.
3. Apply the varnish quickly, evenly, without gaps, and then dry it until it is still sticky, but no longer sticks to your fingers.
4. Then quickly apply the base paint, which will crack in a few minutes.
5. Fix the resulting color with finishing varnish.

Craquelure vases

These five steps will help you get a unique piece that fits perfectly into your interior.

Apply after completely dry base coated with paint of a contrasting color. Cracks in the varnish begin to appear almost immediately, so varnishing must be done quickly. The drying process of the product is 35-40 minutes.

Craquelure decanter

Two-component varnish

The first layer of varnish is applied very thinly and dries for half an hour. Then the surface is covered with a second layer. If you want deep cracks, then the layer should be thicker. The process of crack formation lasts several days; you can use a hairdryer to speed it up. After complete drying, the grooves are rubbed with the necessary grouts: oil paint, gold powder, crushed pastels, etc. You can use a dishwashing sponge for this. Then the excess grout is removed and the product is wiped with a cloth soaked in vegetable oil. The resulting texture can be fixed with a special fixative or transparent varnish, after wiping it dry.

Veneering is a favorite technique of ancient masters

Veneering is the process of gluing a thin plywood plate of expensive wood material(veneer) to a cheaper wood-board surface.

By restoring furniture by veneering, we can solve two problems.

1. The gain is in price. You can “make” an oak table from a pine table, while external differences will be very insignificant.
2. Design possibilities. You can turn a tattered, outdated item into an Art Nouveau item.

There are several types of veneering, but the most accessible at home is hot, in which the veneer is glued to the base with an adhesive. For it you will need:

• veneered base
• plywood knife
• paper
• wooden beam for grouting
• sandpaper

Carrying out veneering

1. To remove old veneer or other coating, the product is placed on a horizontal surface. Dismantling is carried out carefully and slowly. If the product is upholstered with decorative fabric or something else, it has glass inserts, then all this must be removed. Then the old veneer or layers of paint are removed. To remove old paint you can use construction hair dryer or special washes.
2. The veneered base must be perfectly smooth, so we putty the flaws or seal them with Sydenticon glue. Once everything is dry, we clean it with sandpaper.
3. We wet the veneer with a damp sponge and place it under a press. To absorb excess moisture on both sides of the veneer, we place wrapping paper between it and the plywood.
4. We pay special attention to the size of the pieces of veneer being harvested: they should protrude slightly beyond the edges of the base (at the end, the excess can be cut off). A plywood knife is used to cut veneer.
5. Prepared veneer pieces are processed special glue, which is allowed to dry for 10 minutes.
6. Then the veneer is applied to the surface of the product and through blank slate ironed at a temperature not exceeding 50 degrees, otherwise the iron may burn holes in the thin wood material.

In principle, this is what the entire veneering process consists of.

Soviet-era furniture - walls, cabinets, chests of drawers - is not beautiful, but reliable and strong. Well, I just can’t bring myself to take it to the landfill. And rightly so. It is very easy to update it, giving it a completely new sound and modern look. Remaking cabinet-type furniture may not be very difficult: there are materials that can significantly change the appearance with little effort. Most easy way— change color and accessories. Everything is clear with the fittings - choose what suits your style best, and the color can be changed in two ways - paint and glue film (or wallpaper).

Remaking an old wall: changing the design

Covering old furniture with self-adhesive film is the easiest option for changing the decor. Film is available today in both plain and color, different colors, textures and shades. There is no point in gluing a film with a wood pattern; otherwise, it is in trend today. But plain or with a pattern - this is what can turn an old wall into new furniture. The steps are simple, but the work requires care. But the result is excellent. See two photos. The first one shows the old Soviet wall before the renovation, the second one shows it after.

Updating an old furniture wall - before and after

Now about how it was updated. Compacted furniture self-adhesive film was used, cream color, matte surface. The open part of the old wall was closed with glass doors; a translucent matte film was used for the glass. The edging is a furniture layout (also self-adhesive) chrome color. The order of work is as follows:

• Everything that can be removed, you remove and disassemble. Remove old fittings.
• Surfaces must be clean and free of grease. This can be achieved more easily by using a soft cloth soaked in detergent for dishes. Then everything is washed away warm water dream a large number vinegar. Wipe with a dry cloth.
• Cut out the details. It is better to cut the film 8-10 mm larger. The remains are then cut off with a paper knife.
• Spray the part to be glued with water from a spray bottle. On a wet surface, the film can be moved if something goes wrong. You can even peel it off without damaging it.
• Removed from film protective layer, carefully lay it out. Once leveled, begin to smooth soft cloth from the middle to the edges. Try not to have any bubbles. To do this, you need to move gradually, without jumping from place to place.
• If there is still a bubble, you can pierce it with a thin needle approximately in the middle. Then expel air from the edges of the bubble to the hole and rub the puncture site.
• Having glued the film, take a clean thin cotton cloth, spread it on top and iron it with a warm iron (medium heat).
• We glue the trim and install new handles.

This is the sequence of work with every detail. It’s the same with glass, you just need to glue it to the inner surface. After assembly you have a renewed wall. This technique can be used for any item: chest of drawers, bedside tables, wardrobe, etc.

For example, after a successful experiment with the wall, they redid it in the same way old wardrobe and added it to the right. Now the entire wall is occupied. You can also update your kitchen set by gluing self-adhesive film and replace the handles.

There is a second way. It is a modification of the proposed method, but it is simpler and not so labor-intensive. Only the doors are covered, not with film, but with non-woven wallpaper. The wallpaper is glued with PVA glue. To prevent the edges from riding up, the parts are cut 5 mm smaller on all sides. It turns out a kind of edging. Everything looks good (example in the photo below).

What's good about this method: it's easy to change the decor. Tired of the old appearance, they tore off the wallpaper and put on new ones. Despite the fact that the method seems frivolous, the appearance is maintained for several years. Its author even tried it on kitchen set. Only the wallpaper on top is coated twice with PVA glue. In this case, the cabinets can be washed. It is important to apply the varnish layer evenly, without sagging; there are no other difficulties.

Sometimes wallpaper is varnished. But before you do this, try it on a scrap piece: see how they react to it.

When choosing a varnish, you need to remember that acrylic and cellulose varnishes remain transparent after drying, while polyurethane varnishes turn yellow after time. Also, polyurethane is almost not softened by solvents: it can only be removed mechanically (from wood - cleaned with sandpaper).

Dresser update

The old chest of drawers had stood for who knows how many years in the attic, but it was very strong and reliable, it had not dried out one bit, only the polish was cracked. It is much stronger than modern products. This is a feature that is inherent in old, Soviet-era furniture. It's not very detailed (to put it mildly), but after standing in poor conditions for several decades, it remains strong. Remaking a chest of drawers is more complex: two techniques were used: painting, and then decorating using polyurethane moldings and wallpaper.

Step 1. We remove the fittings and remove the old coating. In some places the polishing was scraped off, in others it was sanded with sandpaper. The chips were covered with wood putty and waited until it dried. At the final stage, everything was cleaned with fine-grain sandpaper. At the same time, the chest of drawers became the same as in the photo below.

This is after it was puttied and leveled with sandpaper

Step 2. Installation of polyurethane moldings. When choosing moldings, make sure that they are not voluminous: too thick ones will look very rough on a small chest of drawers. They should be no wider than 5 cm and as narrow as possible when looking at them in profile.

The purchased polyurethane moldings were carefully cut, the corners were filed at 45°. (). The pattern match must be perfect. We glue them on PVA. For reliability, you can additionally secure it with screws with wide heads. A small recess is made under them, after the self-tapping screw is screwed in, the hole is covered with putty. Try to ensure that the putty immediately lays down perfectly (you can correct it with a wet finger), since it is problematic to clean off dried putty.

Moldings are glued and mounted on self-tapping screws

Step 3. Everything is treated with a primer. You can use PVA glue diluted with water in a ratio of 1:2. After the primer dries, paint (two layers). For this case, water-based acrylic paint was chosen. The color is coffee with milk, although it looks completely different in the photo. Color rendering is inaccurate.

This is after the second application of paint. Cute

Step 4. For decoration, wallpaper was chosen whose coating was made using the silk-screen printing technique. Pieces are cut to the size of the inside of the frames from the moldings and glued to PVA. After the glue has dried, the entire chest of drawers is coated twice with water-based varnish.

Step 5. And the last to be installed are new legs (furniture wheels) and handles.

We install the handles and legs)) The updated chest of drawers is completely different from the one you saw in the first photo.

As you can see, complex work No. Everything is really elementary. But all processes require accuracy - the appearance depends on it. You can update in the same way old wardrobe. Get a set for the room. Stylish and original.

When updating furniture, the worst thing is if the surface is varnished. The varnish takes a long time and is difficult to remove. If the surface is smooth and the polishing is not damaged, you can apply primer for complex surfaces and paint after drying. This greatly speeds up the process of painting lacquered furniture.

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How to update an old nightstand

In the photo gallery below you can see the process of restoring an old polished bedside table. First, the old polish was removed from it, puttyed, sanded and after processing it was painted twice acrylic paint. Then paper with an interesting design was glued to the doors (it was a gift paper bag). Once dry, the whole thing was coated with two coats of semi-gloss acrylic varnish.

The sequence of work is not difficult if you know how to do it. All processes will repeat the sequence of actions that you saw in the example of updating the chest of drawers. The result is also impressive.

Remodeling furniture with your own hands is a painstaking task, but the result is worth it. Below is a photo of a bedside table restored using a simple method: it is covered with embossed wallpaper, and varnish is applied twice on top.

Table makeover

Using the same technology, banal coffee table can be turned into a modern piece of furniture. In this case, it was covered with wrapping paper. It is dense, adheres well and does not become limp when applying varnish.

Before starting work on decorating the table top, the legs of the old table and the edges of the table top were painted in light color: this way it fits better with the new design style. Then the process of its transformation began.

When pasting, the panel is cut out significantly larger than the dimensions of the tabletop. It's necessary. The paper is glued to PVA and rolled with a roller so that there are no lumps or blisters. The surface must be absolutely smooth.

After sticking it, take it sandpaper with fine grain (it is more convenient to work if it is attached to a block). By running it along the edge, they bend and at the same time separate the excess paper.

Even cutting with a guillotine will not give you a fairly even edge. And with this method, it turns out professionally designed. There is no smell of amateur activity.

After the glue has dried, the surface is coated twice with a thin layer of varnish. It should be applied with a soft brush in a small amount. Layers are applied in different directions: first along the long side, then across.

Furniture remodeling: photo ideas

Remaking furniture with your own hands is a creative endeavor. Even something boring can be made into something great thing. And it is not at all necessary to repeat exactly what you saw. Many useful ideas comes during the execution of the “project”. It’s just a pity that some of what was planned turns out to be not as attractive as it seemed. Try it, experiment. Good modern technologies allow this to be done at minimal cost.