Furniture Refinishing for Beginners: The 10 Tools You Actually Need

Starting your furniture refinishing journey and not sure which tools you actually need? In this video, I’m breaking down the 10 essential tools every beginner furniture flipper should have. These are the tried-and-true basics that will help you clean, repair, sand, paint, and finish your pieces with confidence—without overspending on gear you might not even use.
I’ll walk you through each tool, why it’s important, and how it fits into the refinishing process. Whether you’re flipping your very first dresser or tackling multiple projects, this list will set you up for success.

✨ This video is Part 1 of my two-part series. Stay tuned for Part 2, where I’ll share 10 upgrade tools that can take your refinishing projects to the next level.

???? Full list of tools and products I mention in this video will be linked below in the description.

If you’re ready to dive into furniture refinishing—or you just want to make your projects a little easier—you’ll find everything you need to get started right here.

00:00 Intro and video description

01:02 Tool #1 - Your go to sander for furniture refinishing - The Orbital Sander
DeWalt Orbital Sander
https://amzn.to/3JFxovA

02:30 Tool #2 - Types of Sandpaper and Sanding Blocks
Serious Grit Orbital Sandpaper
https://amzn.to/46gjCbo
Sanding Nets
https://amzn.to/3HBq0AQ
Contour Sanding Blocks
https://amzn.to/4eACzHr

05:32 Tool #3 - Which Wood Fillers to choose
Minwax Stainable Filler
https://amzn.to/4p1Vxg1
DAP Premium Filler
https://amzn.to/4mK9GNm

07:04 Tool #4 - Wood Glues and Clamp Styles
Titebond Wood Glue
https://amzn.to/3HBq43y
Gorilla Wood Glue
https://amzn.to/4mFdzCZ
Springs Clamps
https://amzn.to/4naW1yH
Long Bar Clamps
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09:23 Tool #5 Screwdrivers and Cordless Drill
Screwdriver Set
https://amzn.to/46h45Ir
Short Screwdriver
https://amzn.to/3UY7N3l
Cordless Screwdriver
https://amzn.to/4n6zbYP
Cordless Drill
https://amzn.to/4n2U1se

12:07 Tool #6 Painters Tape variety - which one to choose
Blue Tape
https://amzn.to/4p8fRwq
Frog Tape
https://amzn.to/4n5xxXn
Delicate Tape
https://amzn.to/4g18Fhc

13:55 Tool #7 Drop Cloths and Plastic Sheeting to protect your workspace
Canvas Drop Cloth
https://amzn.to/4lR63DR
Tape and Plastic Sheeting
https://amzn.to/4n6zjrh
Painters Plastic Rolls
https://amzn.to/4n94AKa

16:26 Tool #8 Paint Brushes
2" Angled Brush by Zibra
https://amzn.to/45Hr92W
Oval Brush
https://amzn.to/41uSItU
Detail Brush
https://amzn.to/4p3PhUO
Poly Brushes
https://amzn.to/47jyyXm
Foam Roller
https://amzn.to/4n2NeP2

21:26 - Tool #9 Safety Gear for Painting - Ventilators for both sanding and painting as well as Gloves for staining and stripping.
Respirator with 2091 Cartridges for Sanding
https://amzn.to/420AjVS
Respirator Mask with P100 Cartridges for painting
https://amzn.to/3VfVmQJ
Nitrile Gloves
https://amzn.to/4oTuDqu
Safety Goggles
https://amzn.to/41UgOyr

25:11 Tool #10 - Degreaser and Cleaning Supplies to clean your piece before you get started.
Krud Kutter Concentrate
This is the cleaner I use: https://amzn.to/3FVMcEM
Simple Green
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Scrub Brush
https://amzn.to/47Gqyjx
Cordless Scrubber
https://amzn.to/42bCbuW

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Farmhouse Paint
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Fusion Mineral Paint
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Surfprep Sanding
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