How to remake furniture with your own hands, interesting ideas for creativity

Our favorite home decoration deforms after a certain period - the doors become loose, the side wings are bent, the varnish coating is covered and the fittings fail. But they can give a new life. Usually remodeling furniture does not need professional skills. In addition, the work does not need large financial costs.

Necessary tools

Alteration of old furniture will require certain materials and tools. Depending on which furniture needs to be remade and what method will be used for this, the choice of tools depends. Most often needed:

• Brushes of different stiffness, width and length of the pile;
• Roller;
• Sharp knife;
• Needle;
• Metal meter;
• Protractor;
• Hammer;
• Grinder machine;
• Chisel;
• Screwdriver.

Conversion Methods

Do-it-yourself furniture remodeling begins with a product inspection. It is necessary to determine the condition of the furniture, its rotten places and breakdowns. To update the product, different methods and technological processes are used.

Painting

In this way, all wooden products are updated ─ tables, chairs, chests of drawers, cabinet walls, cabinets. To remake wooden furniture, water-based paint is used. It is characterized by high moisture resistance and heat resistance.

For work using acrylic paint, which dries quickly and has no unpleasant odor. The texture of the plastic surface on the product can be obtained using thixotropic paint. She does not leave stains, lays down in an even layer. To remake furniture with your own hands, you need to adhere to the sequence of work:

1. Disassemble the structure ─ unscrew the fittings, remove the doors, pull out the drawers;
2. Seal mirrors, glass, parts not subject to painting with construction tape;
3. Wash every part with soapy water;
4. Work with glasses and a respirator;
5. To clean wooden surfaces with fine-grained emery paper;
6. Primed product details;
7. Fill existing cracks and chips;
8. Eliminate dusty formations;
9. The product is ready for painting.

Paint in the spray can be applied in smooth movements at a distance of 30-35 cm from the surface. To obtain a good result, paint is recommended to be applied in 2-3 layers on the product. You can open the surface of the product with varnish, and after drying the varnish, remove construction tape.

Remove dust and dirtWe clean sandpaperGroundRemove cracksPaint

Film

For remaking Soviet furniture, a special decorative film is used. Decorated in this way, furniture designs turn into beautiful and presentable products with different images. How to remake furniture with a decorative film:

1. To clean the surface of the product from paint and varnish;
2. Open the surface of the product with a degreasing liquid;
3. Cut the film to the size of the parts;
4. Remove the protective film, attach to the product and flatten with a plastic spatula to remove bubbles.

The film method will turn the furniture structure into a unique piece of furniture.

Clean surfaceRemove grease and dirtCut the desired piecePeel off the film and stick

Aging

A way to remodel a home, fill a room with a Provence or country style. Antique furniture by designers has always been highly appreciated. Today sophistication of products can give artificial aging. For this method, special materials are used:

• Antique wax ─ before applying it, all surfaces must be cleaned and degreased. Open with stain and leave to dry for 6-7 hours. Then rub in the wax, which will give the product an old look. And with monograms and printed patterns, the product will take on a special look.
• Acrylic paint ─ combining two colors, you can get a spectacular shade. Paint visually ages plastic, metal and wooden furniture structures. After drying, the surface is rubbed with sandpaper.

Hauling

If the furniture structure is of high-quality housing, then the product can last several decades. But over time, the upholstery loses its appearance and requires replacement. For a banner of furniture use a high-quality and durable fabric. Old upholstered furniture can be done at home. Need to:

• Disassemble the design;
• Eliminate staples that fix the old upholstery;
• Take off the fabric;
• Create new patterns;
• Cut new items from fabric;
• Sew sewing parts;
• Apply upholstery and secure with brackets;
• Assemble the structure.

A photo of the updated finished construction shows how its appearance has changed.

We disassemble the designWe make patternsWe fasten them with a staplerAssembly

Dressing

Decorating helps to breathe a second life into an aged furniture design.

Decoration method	Technology features
Veneering	Veneer is a natural wood material that is glued to the base with a hot adhesive.
Decoupage ─ decopatch	Selected images are applied to the product using PVA glue, and then opened with a special varnish.
Stencils	This option will require stencils and spray paint in spray cans. The stencil is applied to the selected surface and is opened with paint from above.
Burning out	A burning tool is used for this method. A pre-drawn drawing is burned out along the contour and get the intended ornament.

VeneeringDecoupage and decopatchStencilsBurning out

Technology of work

Furniture of the 60s and 70s is still considered reliable, strong, but not very beautiful. But many are not in a hurry to throw it away, but try to remake it into attractive and modern furniture. Consider several options for the technology of remodeling furniture designs.

Cupboard

Take your time to throw away the old cabinets. A creative approach to it will allow him to take a worthy place among the interior items. Today, even a layman is able to remodel a cabinet into an original designer product using decoupage technique.

Action 1. It is necessary to determine the color scheme, style, fittings and decorative elements.

Step 2. Select tools and materials:

• Paper napkins with a pattern;
• Paint brushes for applying varnish and glue at least 2 cm wide;
• Paint roller and cuvette;
• Water-based varnish;
• PVA glue;
• Acrylic paint;
• Paraffin - material with which you can achieve scuffs of furniture;
• Fine sandpaper;
• Atomizer for water;
• Construction adhesive tape;
• Acrylic primer.

Step 3. Decoration technology:

• Remove the old coating from the furniture with sandpaper or an electric grinder;
• Prime the surface and allow it to dry for 3-4 hours;
• Paint the cabinet surface with paint in one coat (dries 15-20 minutes);
• Rub the designated areas for aging with paraffin. In this case, the structure of the wooden surface will open or the paint will be erased;
• Paint the surface of the product a second time with a layer lighter than the previous one. Doors and crossbars can be painted in a different color. The contact line of two colors, you need to paste over with masking tape;
• Decoupage technique is used for ends and boxes. To do this, cut out the pattern from a napkin and glue it to the parts of the product using a spray gun. Then you need to smooth the sticker with a brush to avoid bumps and bubbles. Cover the pattern with PVA glue. Give time 20-30 minutes to dry;
• In places where paraffin was used, wipe again with fine-grained emery paper;
• Apply several coats of varnish. Each layer should be well dried;
• Install fittings.

A simple way of decorating has breathed new life into the cupboard. If you don't like decoupage, you can transform the cabinet in the style of shabby chic. The modern direction of decoration today is the Shebby-chic technique. In the original style, there are pastel shades with a touch of antiquity, artificial abrasion and cracks. To remodel the cabinet using the Shabby Chic technique, you will need simple tools and materials:

• PVA glue;
• Lacquer for one-step crackle;
• Fine sandpaper;
• Dark acrylic paint;
• Hair dryer.

Artificial scuffing can be done using a new technique:

• Apply one coat of paint to the previously prepared surface;
• On the dried paint "walk" with sandpaper;
• Crosswise apply a second coat of paint;
• Such actions need to be done 3-4 times;
• To have scuffs and cracks in the product, you need to apply dark paint to the designated places;
• To cover these places with varnish or glue PVA for one-step craquelure;
• The slightly dried surface of the cabinet is covered in the main tone and dried with a hairdryer.

We cleanGroundPaintApply paraffinDo decoupage

Bed

An inconvenient or old bed can be converted into a wonderful and comfortable sofa. For this, professional carpentry skills and special tools are not needed. To complete the work you will need:

• Chipboard stove for sofa;
• Foam rubber and upholstery;
• Plywood for the back and seat of the sofa;
• Hammer;
• Wallpaper nails;
• Drill;
• Furniture screws;
• Screwdriver.

Work execution technology:

1. To prepare a sheet of particleboard according to the size of the bed. Use screws to attach the sheet to the bed body;
2. The configuration of the back is chosen at the request of the owner. Too high it is not necessary to do it, so as not to spend the extra foam and fabric;
3. Measure the width and length of the seat;
4. The sofa can be with a continuous back and seat, and can be divided into 3 sections;
5. For pillows from plywood, cut rectangles;
6. Prepare furniture thick foam rubber by the size of the rectangles;
7. Cut fabric. To sew pillowcases on a pillow, you need to carve out two parts (top and bottom) of the product and a strip around the perimeter of the foam. For all parts, allowances for seams of 1.5-2.0 cm should be set aside;
8. Stitch the upper part with a strip, and sew the lower part to the strip on 2/3 of the entire perimeter. Zipper will be inserted into the undersized part to put foam into the pillowcase;
9. Upholst the plywood sheet. To fix it, use furniture nails or gluing;
10. The plywood seat is also covered with fabric on which three pillows are placed;
11. Lay out three pillows and to the back.

For upholstery, you can use textile or leather material.

We carry out a chipboard cutWe prepare foam rubberMeasuring the size of the bedCut the fabricWe fix the foamFasten the fabric

Wall

The Soviet wall can be redone by replacing the front panels. For this, several decoration methods are used. Front doors can be decorated with decoupage, paint with lighter tones, insert glass instead of chipboard and MDF, or change accessories. Today, the simplest options for altering the wall are painting and pasting with a self-adhesive film.

The order of the work:

1. Remove all screwed parts and fittings;
2. Degrease furniture surfaces with a solution of water and detergent. And then rinse with a solution of warm water and vinegar essence. Wipe with a dry cloth;
3. Cut parts with a film stock of 8-10 cm;
4. Glue the film on a damp surface. This will help her move in the right direction or peel off while maintaining her appearance;
5. Remove the protective material and lay out the film on the details;
6. Take soft tissue and from the middle “drive” the bubbles and air out;
7. Spread a clean cloth on top of the film and iron it with medium heat;
8. Tighten new hardware.

The result was an unrecognizable and beautiful wall. This technology is used for many furniture designs such as a chest of drawers, bedside tables, chairs.

We remove accessoriesSkin coatingPaint the surfaceApply stucco

Chest of drawers

When remodeling a chest of drawers, you need to understand that this is an item from the living room or bedroom headset. And his design should not be too different from his "brothers". And if it was removed from the attic and has a strong and whole appearance, then the choice of methods for remodeling furniture is extensive.

You may need:

• Acrylic and water-based paint of the desired shades;
• Decorative overhead vinyl elements;
• Panel from plywood;
• Decoupage glue;
• Instant gel;
• Acrylic putty waterproof;
• Tassels;
• Primer acrylic;
• Varnish;
• Sanding block and fine sandpaper;
• Napkins and prints.

Work execution technology:

• Wipe off the old varnish from the dresser to a wooden surface;
• Dilute acrylic moisture-resistant putty with water until the consistency of sour cream;
• Put the mixture in a bag and cut off the corner;
• Spread small peas on the surface of the chest of drawers;
• Give time 30-40 minutes to dry;
• With an electric grinder or a bar with sandpaper, rub all the peas to a flat look;
• Outline the decor on the surface of the dresser;
• Glue the vinyl decor with a gel-gel and press it with any load;
• Proceed to painting parts;
• Lightly walk with sandpaper over the surface of the product;
• Open with a second coat of paint;
• Mark places for decorating with a napkin;
• Primed decoration areas;
• Glue the patterns with glue, then open with varnish, wipe with sandpaper and open again with varnish;
• Paint the frame and accessories with darker paint;
• 2 times to cover the entire chest of drawers with a silky matte varnish.

So we got an elegant modern chest of drawers that will please the eye for a long time. So you can redo the old piano.

Remove the pensGlue moldingsPaint themGlue wallpaper on the coverReady option

Chair

Old chairs can be presented with a new and functional life, return a beautiful aesthetic appearance or remake in unique decorative products. Consider the main ideas for decorating the product.

• Painting ─ for an old and plain chair, you can choose a method of conversion. The simplest method of decoration is painting from a spray can, and a chair in several colors will look even more interesting. Here you can win by changing the key, a combination of bright colors with "golden" details, or combine painting with decoupage. To perform these techniques, first of all, you need to remove the old paint or varnish from the chair and wipe it from dust. And then perform painting, applying decoupage or stencils;
• Decoupage ─ remodeling an old chair with decoupage, we get a completely new design in the style of Provence. For decoration use floral napkins, vintage pictures that artificially age the surface of the chair. But you can get a chair in a modern design, if it is decorated with glamorous pictures, geometric lines and patterns in 3D format.
• A beautiful cover ─ the old chair will always look new if you use new covers for it. They can be textile, knitted, from ribbons and ropes. The interior of the room and the style direction each time changes with the change of a new cover.

From an old chair you can make a hanger, a swing, a crib for a pet, refine a stump or build a bench of three chairs. Show imagination and extend life to old furniture designs.

Video

Watch the video: 10 DIYs to Upgrade Old Furniture - Furniture Makeovers - HGTV Handmade (November 2024).