Recycling is the Way to Go!

Hello and welcome to Flipz by Sooze, my little spot on the internet where I hope to share my adventures in the world of furniture refinishing and flipping!

Recycling, refinishing, revamping or in some cases upcycling furniture – whatever you choose to call it –  isn’t new. It’s been going on for generations! You, your parents, grandparents and generations before that may have passed on unwanted pieces to friends or family, especially those setting up their first home. Most of us have received a table, chair, sofa, etc from mum and dad on moving into our own place – and very grateful for it we were! 

Nowadays we are all more aware of the need to address the problem of overflowing landfill sites and recycling is the perfect solution. Why throw out an old chest of drawers just because it’s looking a bit scruffy and worn? With some hard work, paints, waxes and lacquers that old piece of furniture can be brought back to life and last for many years to come. 

When I first started painting furniture, many many years ago, it was out of necessity. I loved going to charity shops and coming home with a beat up desk or chest of drawers and giving it a new lease of life. Not only did it save money, I was able to customise the pieces to suit my home. These days I still do it for the same reasons but also just because I enjoy the creative process. I’ve found that people seem to like my pieces, hence Flipz by Sooze was born!

I hope you’ll join me in my furniture refinishing adventures where I’ll describe the processes I use and share some techniques, hints and tips. 

Sooze