How to Finish Furniture (Without Expensive Equipment)

Name: How to Finish Furniture (Without Expensive Equipment)
Rating: 4.1 (15 reviews)

Learn the tricks of the furniture refinishing without the price tag

Created byTimothy Freiss

Last updated 11/2020

English

What you'll learn

Finishing Techniques
Proper Wood Preparation
Applying Wood Stains
Application of Lacquer Coating
Problem-solving
Antiquing
Shading
Stenciling
Sheen Adjusting

Course content

1 section • 12 lectures • 55m total length

Introduction1:15
Meet your new professor: Tim Freiss, an industry expert who's been in the field for 20+ years. Find out what this course has in store for you.
Prepping Wood3:20
Learn how to prepare your wood for finishing. Includes proper sanding techniques.
Staining7:19
Learn how to properly stain your wood.
Applying Sealer Coat4:55
Learn about applying a sealer coat.
Adding Toner Finish2:23
Learn how to add toner finish for color intensity, shading, and stenciling techniques.
Applying A Second Seal2:03
Learn how to apply a second sealer coat.
Shading4:08
Learn how to shade your wood, including how to add a sun-burst effect.
Sealing A Third Time1:36
Applying a third seal of sealer coat.
Stenciling1:46
Learn how to add unique designs and shapes to your wood through stenciling.
Finishing the Finish9:50
This lecture includes techniques using steel wood and polish to adjust sheen level.
Antiquing4:11
Learn how to give your wood a rustic look (called 'antiquing') through the process of adding defects named patina.
Problem-Solving/Pricing13:12
Learn solutions to common finishing problems, as well as how to start pricing for your services.

Requirements

Have an open mind!

Description

This course provides step-by-step instructions on how to achieve a factory like finish on your furniture without the expensive finishing equipment. It includes how-to's on proper wood preparation, applying wood stains, application of lacquers coatings, antiquing, shading, and stenciling techniques for added pizzazz, sheen adjusting, as well as solutions to common finishing problems AND how to start pricing!

Who this course is for:

Beginners who want to start a side hustle finishing furniture
Creative DIYers and Crafters
Thrift store furniture flippers