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Renovation coup

Coup 1 repainting

Repainting is undoubtedly the first decoration method that people think of without changing the structure of the original furniture. Especially for wooden furniture, consumers have tired of old wooden textures for many years. If the whitewash is new, the furniture will be “young” for many years, and the colored paint will make the furniture a whole new look. Experts remind consumers that not all furniture is suitable for painting. The surface of the plate furniture often adheres to a layer of trihydroamine plate which is difficult to peel off, and the surface is painted with paint, and the adhesion is poor. In contrast, solid wood furniture is more suitable for repainting.

[paint renovation]

1. Grinding: sanding according to the rough and hard surface of the wood, and selecting the sandpaper of the same type; the original paint surface of the furniture should be polished until the original base layer of the wood is exposed;

2, brush primer: adjust the consistency of the primer according to the density of the wood, the hardwood density is high, the paint can be diluted a little, the softer wood should be thicker. When painting, it should be evenly coated along the texture of the wood. Avoid excessively thick. After it is completely dry, sand it with sandpaper until it feels smooth and no protrusions. Wipe it with a damp soft cloth several times and finally dry it.

3, brush twice the paint: to cover the first primer as the standard, and then sandpaper along the direction of the paint gently evenly polished;

4, brush three times paint: to cover the second primer as the standard, after brushing with a finer sandpaper rubbing water, the strength should not be too fierce, grinding should be even;

5, brush topcoat: the topcoat paint film is relatively bright, no waxing, no need to polish. To make the feel smoother, you can play Bilizhu.

Tip: In terms of paint, you should also choose the same product as the original paint on the furniture surface to prevent the chemical reaction between the old and new paints, resulting in wrinkling of the furniture surface. In addition, if the water-based wood lacquer is applied, the wood itself is easily absorbed by water and causes instability, and the problem is severe, and slight oil drum deformation occurs, and the oil paint is relatively stable.

Coup 2 "furniture renovation stickers"

The best-selling "furniture renovation stickers" on the Internet are made of PVC plastic. The variety and color are very rich. It is easy to paste and can be washed with water. It is a kind of wallpaper widely used in home decoration. After the sticker is attached to the surface of the table, there will be no cuffing. This kind of sticker can be peeled off with a little heat from the hair dryer, and it is easy to replace if you don't like it.

[sticker renovation]

Price: Available in ordinary wholesale market or online mall, the price ranges from more than ten yuan per square meter to one hundred yuan.

Use: The sticker itself is glued and easy to paste. You can post it yourself without the need for professional construction.

Disadvantages: Not resistant to high temperatures, so it is not suitable to be close to high temperature fire sources.

Tip: If you like European style, you can paste the "hat" on the top of the furniture; if you like Chinese style, you can paste some hollow floral decorations on the furniture. These small items can be purchased or ordered in some shops selling European and American furniture and Chinese furniture.

Tip: When choosing a wall sticker, be sure to have no offset and no discoloration when you tear it off. Some stickers have a large taste and should be avoided by families with pregnant women and children.

Coup 3 homemade soft bag

The soft sofa that has been used for many years is most suitable for the second decoration with the cloth cover method. Sitting on the hard wooden chair, you can also use the fabric to carry out the "soft bag." The reporter learned at major home stores that soft furniture brands are free to customize the color and pattern of fabrics, and many sewing shops also provide services for measuring the size of furniture and making cloth covers. If you want to save money, consumers can also make their own cloth sets.

[Soft pack renovation]

Reserve: Select the appropriate cloth cover on the furniture, such as the sofa cover, you need to cut the back piece, back piece, seat piece, front piece Ruffled edge), two side panels (or more if there are handrails);

Cutting: According to the arc of each part, after sewing the edge for sewing, cut the fabric of various shapes according to the contour of each part; pay attention to the position of the top of the back of the sofa back to be discounted, the specific length depends on the curvature of the sofa. .

Stitching: When sewing, it is necessary to sew vertically and then sew the two sides, so that the sewed sofa cover is beautiful.

Tip: When you reserve the edge, you can leave more points to prevent the cropping from being in place. If you leave more, you can sew it in. If you leave less, it may not be enough. If you use floral cloth or plaid fabric, you should pay attention to the good flower pattern.

Renovation tips

Furniture renovation pays attention to price

The reporter learned that renovation can make the furniture look new, but need to consider the price. If the wooden furniture is good in raw materials and good in shape, it can be renewed and repainted with high cost performance. If the furniture is used for a long time, and the sheet is deformed, cracked or mildewed, the value of the renovation is not great.

For example, if the leather furniture is good, the wood used in the frame is good, but the leather is scratched, mildewed, etc. during the use, or the discoloration, sponge collapse and deformation caused by the age. Can be considered for renovation. In other words, high-priced, high-quality furniture is worth renovating, and vice versa.

Cloth cover and room style

Experts suggest that consumers should consider the harmonious matching with the surrounding furniture and the overall living room style when changing the cloth cover for soft furniture such as sofas.

If the room is in modern Jane style, it can be replaced with a fabric that is relatively calm in color, simple in pattern or solid in color. If the room decoration is rustic, you can use a floral pattern fabric with light colors.

If there are children under the age of the family, parents may wish to order a dark blue and gray cloth cover for the sofa to protect the surface of the soft furniture such as sofas.

Clean before refurbishing

In addition to the various refurbishment and decoration methods mentioned above, people often overlook one thing - the cleaning of furniture.

For a long time, the surface of the furniture must accumulate a lot of dust and stains, or the handwriting that the child accidentally left behind. Although these smudges are harmless, they make the furniture invisible. Cleaning is the most basic and most time-saving and refurbishment.

Special decontamination

The stained leather sofa is wiped with a clean flannel and some egg whites to remove stains and make the leather surface shine. Painted furniture is stained with dust, and can be wiped with wet tea gauze, or with cold tea, it will be brighter and brighter.