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Refinishing Techniques & FAQ

 Refinishing techniques, ideas and strategies for making over or ‘flipping’ furniture!
How to Apply Upholstery Tacks (or Nail Trim) - tutorial on how to apply upholstery tacks to furniture renovations.
And here’s a little technical info on DIY furniture flipping!
What to Look for When Searching for Furniture to Fix UpHow to Make Your Own Stencil - Step by Step TutorialThe Difference Between Laminate and Wood Veneer... And How to Paint ThemPattern Glossary of All the Best Fabric Patterns including terminology and tips on how to choose the best design Where to Look for Furniture to Fix Up - Tips and tricks for the best places to find furniture that's ready for a makeoverStripping Wood 101 - Easy tutorial on how to strip varnish, paint, and stain from wood when renovating furnitureHow Much Money Should I Charge When Selling My DIY Furniture - tips on how to decide what your DIY projects are worth, and what's a fair asking price when selling your creationsHow to make brand new wood boards look like rustic wooden barn boards - a super easy step-by-step tutorial
A collection of furniture refinishing techniques - all projects include a detailed tutorial with supplies used, steps, instructions, before and after pictures, and more!

Attention: Almost any do-it-yourself project involves risk of some sort. Your tools, materials, and skills will vary, as will the conditions at your project site. Reality Daydream has made every effort to be complete and accurate in the instructions of the plans on this website. Reality Daydream will not assume any responsibility or liability for damages or losses sustained or incurred in the course of your project or in the use of the item you create. Always follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions in the use of tools, check and follow your local building codes, and observe all commonly accepted safety precautions.