Recognize the different kinds of varnish
Use the most appropriate technique to remove varnish according to the furniture
Improve not only old furniture but also new pieces you might own and be bored of: you can give them a new life by changing their look, working on color and varnish
Learn restoring fundamentals

Requirements

No requirements are necessary to take this course.

Description

Everyone has a valuable piece of furniture somewhere at home, maybe in the attic, which is not valued for what it is or for its potential because of its condition. Paint stripping and subsequent varnishing can increase the value of your furniture in different ways; but, are you able to recognize the kind of varnish on the furniture and remove it in the most appropriate way without damaging the patina of it?

The course consists of individual lessons on different concepts necessary to recognize the furniture and its varnish, and on different techniques to remove the varnish, in order to deal in the best suitable way with each piece of furniture.

You will learn how to remove varnish from all kinds of furniture and give it a new life. You will see some furniture get a brand new look, even on new pieces.

Lectures can be completed individually or in sequence.

Course Structure (Sections)

Introduction
Introduction to paint stripping
Recognizing different kinds of varnish
Chemical paint stripping
Thermal paint stripping
How can paint stripping increase the value of your furniture

Who this course is for:

This course is addressed to whoever owns a piece of furniture, new, old or antique, and who wants to increase its value, improve it or give it a new life

Homepage: https://www.udemy.com/course/give-a-second-life-to-old-furniture-with-restoration-tips/