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Great Flippin' Stuff! - Furniture Refinishing/Flipping Essentials
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items I recently started refinishing/flipping furniture! Through some trial and error i think I've finally nailed down the absolute essentials for starting this hobby. All of these are a MUST to have on hand!
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Beginner Basics
Fave Paint Colors
Tools
Beginner Basics
The first thing you need to do when you pick up a furniture item is give it a good clean! It makes sanding and prep so much better!
Krud Kutter KK326 Original Cleaner/Degreaser 32oz
Furniture refinishing can be messy so having some disposable gloves is a must. Easy to use and easy to remove after the messy fun is done.
Hand-E Touch Black Nitrile Gloves Medium 50ct
I love these for cleaning items, removing dust, or wiping your hands when you inevitably get paint on them!
Microfiber Rags
Honestly my least favorite part of furniture flipping, but it must be done! Having varies levels of sand paper is crucial to making the peice butter smooth and ready for paint!
8 Pack Washable Sanding Sponge Blocks
I have used this so many times on scratches or dings in furniture pieces. It works well, dries fast, and sands down perfectly for a seamless repair!
Gorilla All Purpose Wood Filler Repair Kit
This primer is AMAZING! It covers stains, any uneven coloring, patch work, and prevents odors and stains from ruining your hard work
Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Plus Spray Primer 13oz
You can totally use a brush for painting future but a paint roller is going to give you that brush stroke free finish!
Paint Rollers
Wood conditioner is a non-negotiable when staining a peice. It creates a smooth, even canvas for the stain and makes the color come out perfect without any splotches.
Minwax Water-Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner, 1 Qt, Clear
You've worked so hard to create a new, beautiful furniture peice... so you better make it last! This top coat is easy to use, just spray it on like spray paint and boom your item is ready to withstand anything. My favorite finish is satin, glossy smo...
Varathane Water-Based Crystal-Clear Polyurethane Spray Satin 11.25 oz
Fave Paint Colors
Some of my favorite paints and stains
Perfect black for a moody piece!
12 oz. Satin Canyon Black General Purpose Spray Paint
Beautiful muted blue! Dries to a nice matte finish but can be top coated to whatever finish you want.
Rust-Oleum Coastal Blue Chalked Ultra Matte
LOVE this stain. Adds some warmth to the wood without going orange. A great neutral to match anything!
8 oz. #TIS-514 Special Walnut Transparent Oil-Based ...
Tools
You absolutely can sand by hand but if you want something to save time and your arm, I recommend a ryobi sander! Easy to use and works amazing!
Ryobi Sanders
This is a great tool to have for flipping and for everyday! Ive used mine to remove hardware and legs from furniture pieces and for other tasks around the house. Definitely saves your wrists!
Ryobi ONE+ 4V Cordless Screwdriver Swivel
Furniture flipping can be a messy hobby. Whether is cleaning a dusty item you found at a yard sale or cleaning up after sanding, having a shop vac will make your life easier and cleaner! Having one of these is also great for cleaning in other areas a...
Amazon Basics 4 Gal Wet Dry Shop Vacuum