How Do You Give Nostalgic Pieces New Life?
Nostalgic pieces of furniture are often handed down from generation to generation. They hold special memories of childhood, but are often broken, torn, scratched and chipped. Outdoor vintage furniture is prized today and looks wonderful in gardens of any design, and indoor heirloom pieces can be incorporated into the nursery and children’s rooms as well as main living areas of the home. Give them a facelift with the easy steps. Sand rusted metal lawn furniture to remove any clinging paint, then use a wire brush and steel wool to remove loose rust. Use fine sandpaper to abrade all surfaces so the paint or varnish will stick. Rinse the metal furniture well and let dry in the sun. After it is dry, wipe well with a clean cloth. Place the furniture on a drop cloth or newspapers and spray all the metal with clear, matte finish varnish or preservative if you just want to show off the trendy, rusted look. Apply a rust-inhibiting primer instead of varnish or preservative if you want to paint th
