Furniture Restoration CPD Certified

Find joy in giving distressed or unwanted furniture a new lease of life and learn how to turn catalogue furniture into bespoke signature pieces. Create perfectly customized furnishings that are designed specifically with the space in mind.

In this step-by-step course, filled with ideas of how to restore furniture for profit, you will learn everything you need to know about turning furniture from plain and unwanted to unique and adored. Whether you want to transform your home into a space you love, or start making more money, this course is the perfect creative companion for you.

Course Benefits:

• CPD Certified and Fully Accredited by the International Council of Online Educational Standards (ICOES)
• Course access - 60 days - Study at your own pace
• Access or Course from any device: Laptop, Smartphone, tablets, etc.

What You'll Learn

• How to restore and refresh furniture for profit

• The best places to find pieces

• How to prepare and paint furniture

• How to wax to create a beautiful finish

Meet the instructor:

Christina Muscari from the YouTube channel Pretty Distressed paints and renovate furniture for her clients and her own pleasure and she has been selling it for over 7 years.

In 2020, she became a YouTube Silver Creator winner after accumulating over 100,000 subscribers on her channel. She loves to show newbies how to transform their old furniture into beautiful objects for their homes.

Course Breakdown:

Module 1: Let’s Get Started!

• 1.1. Meet Christina, a furniture painting veteran and popular YouTuber
• 1.2. Your course overview
• 1.3. The wonderful world of painted furniture
• 1.4. Essential supplies you need to paint your first piece
• 1.5. Types of paint finishes and top coat options

Module 2: First Steps Painting Furniture

• 2.1. Important steps for prepping furniture
• 2.2. Applying a basic hand painted finish
• 2.3. Achieving a smooth, modern finish
• 2.4. Applying a textured, expressive finish
• 2.5. Incorporating stains into your painted pieces

Module 3: Sealing And Protecting Painted Furniture

• 3.1. Choosing the right sealer for your piece
• 3.2. Applying clear wax for a great finish
• 3.3. Protection with water based clear coats
• 3.4. Beautiful finishes with natural wax or hemp oil

Module 4: Transforming Furniture With Embellishments

• 4.1. Distressing furniture to give it an aged look
• 4.2. Using colored waxes to add depth
• 4.3. Applying gilding wax to add shimmer
• 4.4. Dry brushing to highlight details
• 4.5. Adding a wash of color for a two toned look

Module 5: Making Great Money Selling Painted Furniture

• 5.1. Finding furniture to sell and negotiating a fair price
• 5.2. How to take pictures and market your furniture
• 5.3. How to sell painted furniture for profit
• 5.4. What to charge clients for commissioned pieces
• 5.5. Thank you and goodbye

• Anyone who wants to upcycle old furniture to create a unique look for their home

• Zero wasters and anyone wanting to lead a more sustainable lifestyle

• Furniture flippers and dumpster divers

• Crafters and DIYers wanting to add to their creative skills

• Interior designers and property renovators

This course earns you credits through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD points are accepted and recognised by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the UK.

All learning content is accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES) whose purpose is to continually improve online educational products and maintain quality assurance.

Our Fix Up Your Furniture course is designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

There has never never been a better time to launch an eco-friendly business selling recycled furniture. Start a side gig restoring furniture and sell to second hand stores, at flea markets or online, or perhaps work for clients who commission your services. This creative hobby could quickly become a new source of income.

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