April 20, 2023

47: Safety Equipment & Safety Gear To Wear When Painting & Refinishing Furniture

25 minutes

In Episode #47 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I walk you through, from head-to-toe, the safety equipment and safety gear you should be wearing to keep you safe and protected when painting and refinishing furniture. The products we use and tasks we do when working on our furniture makeovers present risks and can be are harmful to us and our bodies if proper protection isn’t followed.

If you have ever wondered:

What protective gear should I wear when refinishing furniture?

What safety gear is recommended to wear when painting furniture?

How do I keep myself safe when flipping furniture?

Why do I need to use a respirator when sanding and refurbishing furniture?

Then this episode is for you!

Links mentioned in this episode:

Disposable gloves*

Chemical-resistant gloves*

Anti-vibration gloves*

Respirator I use*

Respirator cartridges*

Earplugs I recommend*

Safety glasses I use*

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