Furniture restoration
Strip, repair and refinish old chairs, tables and cabinets to use again.
Furniture restoration
- To start
- $40
- Each month
- $15
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 2 hours or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It makes things you'll actually use.
- It's hands-on from start to finish.
- You end up with something you made.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make things
- You want to make useful things
Maybe not if
- You only have short gaps in your day
- You hate cleaning up
- You want something fast and exciting
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What it feels like
Furniture restorationAverage maker & Engineering hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$40Costs more to start than 54% of hobbies
$15Over a year, more than the kit
$220About $2 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Sand, stain and wax a cheap second-hand side table.
2 hours or moreAt homeEasy to start
Questions
How much does furniture restoration cost to start?
About $40 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $15 a month once you are going.
How much time does furniture restoration take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 2 hours or more.
Can I do furniture restoration at home?
Yes. Needs a spare room or a dedicated area.
Is furniture restoration good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Sand, stain and wax a cheap second-hand side table.
Do I need other people for furniture restoration?
No. It works fine on your own.