How Do You Refinish Hardwood Furniture Without Sanding?
If you have furniture made of hardwoods, or furniture with a hardwood veneer, there are many reasons to avoid sanding the surface when taking on a refinishing project. Besides the mess of sawdust that sanding leaves behind, it can also wear down the integrity of veneer, and take off the patina that gives old hardwood furniture its character. However, as long as your furniture does not have a thick layer of paint or lacquer, you can avoid the mess of sanding when refurbish it. Use this step by step guide to refinish without sanding. Take your furniture to a well ventilated area and begin by peeling off any loose strips of varnish. Use only your fingers to peel off pieces of old finish, so as not to damage the hardwood underneath. Put on a nose mask, and soak part of a oilcloth with paint solvent. Then apply the solvent to the surface of the furniture to dissolve the old layer of varnish. Rub the surface of your hardwood furniture in circular motions, with the grain, and against the grai
