Upcycled Furniture Restoration
Find a piece of discarded or cheap furniture (side table, shelf) and work as a team to repair, sand, paint, or stain it, giving it new life and learning basic construction and finishing skills.
- Takes
- 2–4 hr
- Your setup
- 30 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 14 and up
- Mess
- Some mess
- Cost
- $
- Where
- Either
How to do it
- 1Clean the furniture piece thoroughly and identify necessary repairs (wobbly legs, loose joints).
- 2Teens handle sanding the piece, ensuring proper technique to prepare the surface.
- 3Apply primer, allowing appropriate drying time.
- 4Apply the final coat of paint or stain, focusing on smooth, professional results.
- 5Find a new location in the house for the restored item.
What they're practising
- Practical Skills
- Sustainability Awareness
- Attention to Detail
- Tool Proficiency