At Grain & Glory, we believe every piece of furniture has the potential for a second life. Refinish & Restore was created to help you transform outdated, worn, or forgotten furniture into beautiful, lasting pieces you’ll be proud of.
Written by Tristin T. Smith, this 86-page guidebook is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in furniture refinishing and restoration. Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time, restoring a treasured family heirloom, or hoping to build a furniture refinishing business, this guide is designed to provide practical, easy-to-follow instruction every step of the way.
Inside, you’ll learn how to identify furniture materials, properly clean and prepare surfaces, repair common damage, strip old finishes, paint and stain furniture, apply durable protective topcoats, and create professional-quality results that stand the test of time. The guide also includes recommended products and tools, sanding references, color guides, troubleshooting tips, and advice for staging and selling refinished furniture.
Built from real-world experience through Grain & Glory, Refinish & Restore is more than a collection of techniques—it’s a practical guide created to help you develop the skills and confidence to bring furniture back to life, one piece at a time.
At Grain & Glory, we believe every piece of furniture has the potential for a second life. Refinish & Restore was created to help you transform outdated, worn, or forgotten furniture into beautiful, lasting pieces you’ll be proud of.
Written by Tristin T. Smith, this 86-page guidebook is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in furniture refinishing and restoration. Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time, restoring a treasured family heirloom, or hoping to build a furniture refinishing business, this guide is designed to provide practical, easy-to-follow instruction every step of the way.
Inside, you’ll learn how to identify furniture materials, properly clean and prepare surfaces, repair common damage, strip old finishes, paint and stain furniture, apply durable protective topcoats, and create professional-quality results that stand the test of time. The guide also includes recommended products and tools, sanding references, color guides, troubleshooting tips, and advice for staging and selling refinished furniture.
Built from real-world experience through Grain & Glory, Refinish & Restore is more than a collection of techniques—it’s a practical guide created to help you develop the skills and confidence to bring furniture back to life, one piece at a time.
