Today's post focuses on a desk that I stained and refinished. This was an desk that was given to me by a friend who was moving out of his summer apartment and did not need an extra desk. So needless to say I've had it since college and never made time to refinish. On my maternity leave last Christmas season I made time to refinish and stain these desk to make it like new.
Things you will need from your local Hardware store (I went to Home Depot):
Hand sander - sandpaper 180-220 grit
Desired color stain - I went for one with an epoxy already mixed in
Foam brushes
Plastic covers for floor
New hardware for desk
Safety glasses
Dust mask
Tennis shoes
I sanded the desk down as seen above in the picture in the top right and then applied the stain as directed on the instructions. After about 3 coats of stain and 3 days I was finished with the desk and was very proud of myself. This is now my makeup desk and it sits in my "baby" room and I use it to get ready in the morning.
Step by step instructions;
1. Place the plastic cover down on ground
2. Move the furniture to center of covering
3. Remove all hardware and anything in drawers or shelves
4. Begin sanding drawers and then desk. Don't forget your dust mask, safety glasses, and tennis shoes.
5. Once complete sanding wipe furniture off with paper towel to get off excess dust.
6. Begin staining as desired with foam brushes. Let stain dry and repeat coats as directed on instructions.
7. Let it dry overnight. Add new hardware. Enjoy!
Keep the Faith!
Until next time,
~E
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