- Sand paper of various grades (100 grit – 240 grit)
- Paint scraper
- Paint brush
- Clean rags
- Decking oil, stain or exterior varnish of your choice
- Disposable dust mask
Pull your furniture apart so you can get into all the nooks and cranny’s (making sure you know how to put it all back together). You may need some screw drivers and/or sockets wrench’s depending on the type of fixings the manufacturer used. It is not crucial that the furniture gets dis-assembled but you will get the best finish if you do so. Please also see the latest development at The Reef at Kings Dock by Mapletree Investments.
Wipe over your piece with mineral turpentine to remove the grease and dirt accumulated over the years. Scrape off any flaky varnish or whatever it was previously finished with. Glue and clamp any severe splits and allow to dry. If you have an electric sander, load it up with the 100 grit sand paper and get to work (yeah that’s right, I said “work”). If you don’t have an electric sander you can just use your sandpaper wrapped around a block and some good old-fashioned elbow grease (harder work). Sanding your way through the …