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CREATIVE CORNER

o you have a piece of Step 2
furniture you’ve always Clean your furniture piece
Dliked but it’s just not in – make sure you remove
style anymore? Here’s a DIY absolutely all the dust, grease
project you can try, to give it and old polish that have
new life! gathered on your furniture
piece over the years.

For this you will need the Step 3
following: Use wood filler to fill any holes
or to even out surfaces. Make
• Microfiber cloth sure all the rough edges are also
• Screwdrivers – flat and smooth. Let the wood filler dry.
star Sand where necessary.
• Wood filler Step 4
• Spray bottle for water Wipe all surfaces down with a
• Paint brushes medium dry cloth to make sure the dust
is removed. Apply your first coat
and small of paint. Let it dry and apply
• Sanding blocks or the 2nd coat. Let it dry for the
sandpaper if preferred. night.
Sanding blocks are a Spray your piece lightly with
great alternative and water to make sure the paint
make the job easier! goes on smoothly. Best results
can be seen after the 3rd coat.
• Chalk paint – I prefer
Tjhoko paint but any Step 5
chalk paint of your When you paint is dry, apply the
choice can be used. clear water-based varnish and
• Water based varnish. let it dry completely.

Step 1 Step 6
Remove all the fixtures and New fixtures and fittings can
fittings such as hinges, handles be used. New handles or
and screws from your furniture doorknobs can make a great
piece. change to your furniture piece.
Place all of these items that Check out your local hardware
have been removed, in a store or browse about at
container for safekeeping. markets in your area for these!

MJ

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