Do you have old furniture that you are not sure how to make good use of? Have you bought something at a garage sale and you are confused about making it blend with the rest of the items in the house? Furniture repair comes in handy to make such things work for you. It takes a professional to produce the perfect work, but minor restorations can be done in-house, all you need is time.
Repairs vary with the type of furniture and one of the most important things to keep in mind is the type of furniture you are dealing with. For example, the care given to wood furniture is different from that of fibreglass furniture. Below are some of the ways you can carry out the furniture repair in the right way.
1. Give the fibreglass furniture a face lift with the penetrol paint conditioner. Penetrol paint conditioner is available in almost all home improvement stores.
2. Antique furniture is priceless and scratches on them doesn't go down well. With walnut, you can eliminate them within seconds, restoring your furniture to more perfect condition.
3. Using wood glue for repairs can be daunting at times, especially if the furniture has to withstand some weight. The strength can be reinforced through mixing wood glue with saw dust. This gives a firmer hold and furniture are more able to withstand the weight.
4. For those allergic to nuts and still want to get rid of scratches on wooden furniture, fine ground coffee beans come in handy. Using a cotton swab, one can apply the coffee on the scratched surface, give it time to dry and sand it off for a smooth finish.
5. Wondering what to do with the writings on furniture, probably made by kids? The sharpie touch up marker comes in handy for this. Its available in three different shades. Start with the lighter shade onto the darker ones until you achieve the right shade for your furniture.
6. Sometimes furniture may stand too long in the garage and get some unpleasant guests like the little mouse. They are known to pee on the furniture and when it’s time to reuse the furniture, the pungent smell won't let you. Forget scrubbing up the furniture, the good old white vinegar will do the magic. Just dust the furniture and look for the stains. Apply the vinegar and let it dry, then do the smell test again.
Furniture can also be customized in various ways to match up the decor or to give them a face lift. Some of the ways of doing this are:
1. Use of slipcovers, these are not only washable, but you can also have a variety of designs and change to match your current mood. They protect the fabric underneath from dirt and possible stains.
2. Painting, this helps in uplifting the face of furniture items.
3. Sticking decals on items such as shelves and cabinets.
4. Upholstering items such as bookcases.
5. Re-purpose pieces of furniture for example kitchen cabinets can be used as storage
All the above will not only ensure you carry out repairs in the right way, but also save you money and time for getting professionals to do it for you. It can be done in your free time and gives you the freedom to experiment, especially when it comes to upholstery.