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The Best Choice of Furniture for You? Provided by Real Wood Furniture & Mattress
WHY BUY SOLID WOOD? There are innumerable reasons to buy solid wood furniture, starting with the fact that it holds up in all kinds of weather! Particle board, composite wood, or lesser types of furniture made with little to no quality can, in the long run, end up costing quite a bit because of the replacement costs. As costs rise, we need to make investments in things that will last strongly through the years to come. There are so many different options for your home décor, from unfinished, DIY furniture choices, to the quality, factory finished pieces in such a wide variety of finishes. WHY BUY AMISH FURNITURE? They offer a huge selection of wood types, custom made and hand crafted. Amish furniture lends itself to top notch quality in the fact that each piece is a one-of-a-kind piece due to being hand hewn, hand built and finished to fit exactly what our customer orders. Amish furniture is 100% solid wood, unique and rare, exotic wood choices and again…Made In America! HOW TO FINISH FURNITURE It only takes (3) main steps…Sanding, staining/painting and finishing.
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To begin the process, start by sanding the wood with a 120 grit sand paper and always sand with the grain. This will prepare the wood to receive the stain properly. Before moving to step 2, wipe or brush off all wood particles thoroughly. For the second step, choose a water based or oil based stain and be sure to stir the stain well. NEVER shake the can because you don’t want bubbles to form. To apply the well mixed stain, you can use a bristle brush, sponge brush or lintfree rag and wipe off the stain as soon as it’s applied to your surface. Let this coat dry for as long as the stain instructions say, and if you want a darker shade, apply a second coat. After your stain has dried, you’ll notice the grain of wood has raised. This needs to dry completely and then do a very light handed sanding to get the wood smooth again. That’s highly recommended. Then on to your final step, the finish. There is a variety of ways to seal your piece of furniture. You may choose to use either oil based or water based clear polyurethane or a type of shellac. Never use a paint roller for clear finishing wood. You may want to use either a sponge or soft bristle brush for your application of clear coats. Always apply at least 2 and preferable 3 coats of clear finish to your pieces of furniture for durability, always sanding lightly and dusting between every coat. Now step back and admire your handiwork!
