How to make an old china hutch look brand new - Part One

Hi everybody!! Do you have your piece of wood furniture yet? Okay, great! Then, here we go......

This is the piece I picked up at a garage sell. It is a vintage china cabinet (in other words, its super OLD). Ha Ha!

 

This is the top piece

 

 This is the bottom piece.

 

 

I took the glass out and wrapped it. This is best so it doesn't get broken during sanding or stained during your staining process.

 

 

Now, I wont be able to start sanding until Monday. But just to get prepared....here is what you will need.

 

 

You will want to pick out your stain color. You actually will only need the small can probably. Its less than 5.00 at most stores.

 

Then you will also want to purchase polyurethane. It protects your wood. You don't have to on an item like this. But you will if you have a coffee table, kitchen table, or anything else that is used a lot.

 

You will want an electric sander. DO not try to do it by hand. Your arm will fall off and you will end up swearing that you will "never do this again". So keep it fun and get a sander. This one was like 30.00 at Walmart. WELL, worth the money.

 

Get some el' chepo rags. These were my Father in laws garage rags. Just be aware that you will throw them away when you are done.



Now, on this project....I will also be showing you how to replace a toplight because the one in this is all messed up as you can see in the photos below.

 

Alright, well you have a few more days to get prepared if you haven't gotten everything yet. For the rest of you, patience is a virtue my friend!

 

With love,

 

Me