Ready to refinish your first piece of furniture but unsure where to start?

Furniture Refinishing 101 walks you through my process, from choosing a piece and preparing it properly to painting, staining, protecting and selling your finished work.

I’m Kaitlyn, the professional furniture refinisher behind Who Wooda Thought. This guide brings together the methods, products and practical lessons I use in my own workshop, with photographs of my real projects.

Preparation is the foundation of a professional finish. You’ll learn why cleaning, sanding, filling and priming matter—and how to catch problems before you paint.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• How to choose a beginner-friendly piece and identify common furniture materials.

• How to clean, repair and sand your furniture.

• When stripping is needed.

• Why primer matters and how to choose it.

• How to apply paint with a brush or roller.

• How to use gel stain and paint washes.

• How to choose a protective finish and allow it to cure.

• How to troubleshoot common finishing problems.

• How to photograph, price and sell your finished furniture.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Your purchase includes three downloadable files:

1. Furniture Refinishing 101 Guide
2. An 84-page PDF with 12 chapters, original project photographs, quick-reference resources, project worksheets and pricing and profit worksheets.
3. Printable Pricing & Profit Worksheets
4. A separate PDF you can print again for each project. Plan your purchase budget, track materials and labour, calculate profit, prepare client quotes and review your results.
5. Excel Pricing & Profit Calculator
6. A reusable spreadsheet with a flip calculator, custom quote calculator, project tracker and profit dashboard. Requires software compatible with .xlsx files.

WHO IT’S FOR

Beginners refreshing furniture for their own homes, anyone curious about furniture flipping, and refinishers who want a more organised approach to tracking costs and valuing their time.

Start with a manageable piece, follow the preparation steps and build your skills as you go.

Instant digital download. No physical book will be shipped.

Furniture refinishing can feel overwhelming when every tutorial gives different advice. You don't need to

Start refinishing with confidence today. Download instantly and begin your first project in minutes.

Digital PDF • Instant download • Printable

test first and when a piece simply isn’t worth bringing home.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a physical book?

No. This is a digital PDF available to download immediately after checkout.

Can I print it?

Yes. It’s formatted for standard 8.5 × 11-inch paper and can be printed at home.

Is it suitable for complete beginners?

Yes. The guide begins with choosing furniture and understanding materials before moving through preparation, painting, staining, finishing and selling.

Does it include videos?

This product is a written and visual PDF guide. Follow @whowoodathought on Instagram or facebook for project footage, demonstrations and future resources.

Will it make me a professional refinisher immediately?

No guide can replace hands-on practice. This guide gives you a safer, clearer starting point and helps you avoid many

common and expensive beginner mistakes.

Your first project doesn’t need to be perfect—it needs a solid plan

Download Furniture Refinishing 101 and follow the complete process from your first inspection to the final photograph.

Get instant access today for $29 CAD

Refund policy: Because this is a digital product delivered immediately after purchase, all sales are final. Please contact me if you experience any problems accessing your guide.