The Complete Refinishing Library & Business System
A complete, all-in-one learning library designed to help you refinish furniture with more confidence, consistency, and professional results.
This collection includes every guide in the Olive Street Designs library, along with practical systems, trackers, and field-ready checklists designed to streamline your workflow and help you build a more organized, profitable refinishing business.
Included in the Library
The Beginner’s Guide to Furniture Refinishing
A clear, step-by-step guide to learning the refinishing process with less trial and error.
The Complete Guide to Staining Furniture
Learn stain selection, wood species, application techniques, troubleshooting, toners, topcoats, and finishing methods for a professional wood finish.
The Beginner’s Guide to Paint Sprayers
Learn how to choose, set up, and confidently use paint sprayers to achieve smooth, professional finishes.
The Essential Guide to Furniture Prep
Covers sanding, cleaning, repairs, adhesion, and prep techniques that create longer-lasting finishes.
The Complete Guide to Stripping Furniture
Proven methods for removing old finishes safely and effectively without damaging wood, veneer, or details.
Beginner’s Guide to Sourcing Furniture
Learn how to identify quality pieces, avoid costly mistakes, and source furniture worth refinishing.
Tan Washing Made Easy
A focused, step-by-step system for achieving the popular natural wood finish with consistent results.
Business Systems, Trackers & Checklists
Master Project & Profit Tracker (Excel)
Track materials, labor, pricing, and profit so you understand exactly what each piece earns.
Custom Refinishing Tracking Sheets (PDF)
Organize projects, prep plans, products, and finish details from start to finish.
Refinishing Cost & Design Sheets (PDF)
Printable shop reference sheets designed for quick workflow tracking and planning.
Furniture Sourcing Checklist
A printable field guide to help evaluate structure, condition, odors, red flags, and profit potential before purchasing furniture.
Furniture Refinishing Business Start-Up Checklist
A step-by-step roadmap for building and organizing a refinishing business, from first projects to a more professional shop setup.
Built for Real Projects & Real Results
This library was designed to eliminate guesswork and help you develop a repeatable refinishing process that produces consistent, high-quality results.
Whether you are learning the fundamentals, improving your finishes, or building a profitable refinishing business, these guides and systems provide practical instruction and professional workflows you can actually use in the shop.
Stop overthinking the process — and start enjoying the finish.
