I am wanting to start stripping my dresser top this Weekend. Since it’s raining on and off I’ll need to bring the dresser into the garage overnight with a plastic bag on it so it works overnight. We are fostering a stray kitty and she sleeps in our garage at night. We’ve had her for a few months and while she doesn’t get into things I’m concerned the stripper might be too “fumey” to be in the garage with her overnight. Anyone have experience with this? Obviously paint thinner wouldn’t be a good idea, but what about stripper? I use Citristrip. Thanks!

I'm trying to refinish this end table I got. It just had a couple of odd stains/water stains. Was sanding it down with 150 grit paper but this one spot is sanding down oddly. Am I doing something wrong?

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Thanks!

I recently bought this MCM dresser for my bedroom. I believe it is a mix of veneer and vinyl. I believe the top and sides of the dresser is vinyl walnut based on the labeling on the back. I am wondering how I should refinish this piece? There’s no bad scratched or damage to the top. The biggest issue is areas where the original finish has worn away. Which is causing those areas to appear darker (you can see it on the left side in the photo). I’d like to remove the finish on the top and reapply another clear finish. I think sanding would just ruin the vinyl, but I wasn’t sure if stripping it could also cause some chemical damage to the vinyl top if it’s not compatible. Any advice?? I’m not experienced at all in furniture restoration.

Does anyone know a good touch up wood pen that matches west elm acorn color? Have a piece with a few small dings that I’d like to repair

any tips on using a paint scraper on a rounded surface? this is my first time restoring furniture and every time i scrape paint off i start catching on the top layer of wood and peeling that off too

So I bought an old dining table off of fb marketplace. The guy I got it from said it’s solid oak but it’s covered with wood veneer that is badly chipping off. I think can see the natural wood underneath the veneer and the veneer seems to be pretty thin. I’d like to remove it and stain/seal the oak to match these antique chairs I also got from marketplace. So here are my questions:

1. What is the best way to remove the veneer? Sanding, stripping, chipping it away and sanding after?
2. Do I really need to use wood conditioner before I stain? Also taking recs on top coating (I want it to be nice and glossy)
3. What is the best way to sand the grooves in the table apron and legs

It’s Italian leather

Anyone Restoring one?

I’m not sure if this is the right subreddit for this, but I need help. I bought a sectional, but it’s missing the end piece. What can I do to make it look normal?

I'm looking for a good cord and glue to use to restore some out side furniture. Besides the frame the whole chairs is cord. Open to ideas for things I can add.