discover the magic of transformation where you can rejuvenate worn mismatched or outdated furniture easily and affordably in just a few easy steps you can beautifully restore pieces of furniture to proudly display and use around your home for years to come let's get started with your simple transformation the furniture transformations kit includes deglosser bond coat decorative glaze protective top coat decorative glazing cloths scrub pads stir sticks before getting started you'll also need to gather the following tools and materials please refer to the instruction sheet for a complete project checklist tips and more measure your piece of furniture prior to starting if the measurements exceed the coverage on your kit package you'll need to purchase an additional kit find a dirt and dust free location such as a garage to complete your project sketch a layout of the object numbering all doors and drawers then label each accordingly first remove the hardware from each door or drawer and place each in an assigned cup or bag afterward remove each door or drawer if coating doors or drawers we suggest creating a work table and covering it with a tarp when you're ready to begin put on gloves then liberally apply the deglosser onto the scrub pad included in the kit and thoroughly scour the entire surface to remove all dirt and grease next wipe down the surface with a damp cloth and then wipe with a dry lint-free rag to finish if you see soapy residue continue to wipe with a damp rag and then a dry rag again until the residue is gone and the furniture is dry allow the surface to dry one hour before applying the bond coat if you are coating unfinished wood it's recommended to use a water-based primer such as zinzer bullseye 123 before applying the bond coat before you begin wipe the surface one last time using a dry lint-free cloth to remove any residue left from the deglosser using a two inch synthetic brush apply the bond coat in the direction of the grain to ensure the best results apply an even coats avoiding drips and runs it will take approximately two to three hours for the bond coat to dry completely after the first has dried apply a second coat when the second coat is dry in two to three hours you may apply the decorative glaze applying the decorative glaze is optional but will give your furniture a handcrafted antique look there are several glazing techniques available here we will walk through the most common technique the traditional glazing technique apply the decorative glaze to the surface working in manageable sections next gather two pieces of decorative glazing cloth and wipe the decorative glaze from the surface with varying pressure depending on the amount of decorative glaze you want to leave behind always wipe in the direction of the grain for best results rotate and re-fold the cloth often once you've created a desired look and the decorative glaze has dried for eight hours use the glaze section as a guide for color texture and style for the rest of your furniture piece for additional glazing techniques visit rust-oleum transformations dot com once the decorative glaze is completely dry you can move on to the final step applying the protective top coat be aware that the top coat dries quickly for best results avoid re-brushing previously coated areas that have started to dry to apply the top coat put on gloves and use a two inch synthetic brush to apply an even layer of the top coat to the entire surface for dresser drawers use the same method you did for the bond coat by following the direction of the grain once the protective top coat has dried carefully inspect the surface and touch up light areas where more top coat is needed allow the surface to dry for 12 hours afterwards you can reinstall hardware and replace drawers and doors allow the furniture to dry for a full 24 hours prior to returning to full use congratulations now you can enjoy the fresh new look of your furniture furniture transformations is also great for bathroom vanities tables and chairs armoires end tables desks bookshelves and much more for more information and transformational ideas visit rustoleumtransformations.com you