There are different niches in the recycling industry and one of them is furniture recycling and repair. This business is very profitable because there is hardly any country or city that does not find used, old or abandoned furniture. What you would need to start a furniture recycling business are furniture making tools, machinery, and equipment. You will also need a good knowledge of where to collect used, old and abandoned furniture, as well as a good knowledge of where to sell your recycled furniture.
The profession of restoration is an endearing service: transforming an old and used object into an attractive element that can decorate and embellish a room has a lot of merit. And there are people who know how to appreciate it. Furniture restoration is a traditional business activity. But it can be approached in different ways. It’s about giving furniture fresh and renewed airs that can set trends.
You can open a small furniture restoration workshop and work for hire. Another possibility is that you buy old furniture, rarities that you find in the markets, restore them and resell them. Of course, you will use various tools, ranging from saws to screwdrivers, including squares.
You can also specialize in a type of furniture: by specific era, by origin, by wood species, etc. Offer a much more refined and exclusive service: furniture from the 50s or Danish design, for example. Whichever option you choose, you must differentiate yourself from the offers that already exist on the market.
To start shaping this business idea and turn what is now a hobby into a profitable business, I suggest you follow a few steps. Create a business plan, define what type of service you would like or are able to offer and how you want to approach it. Determine what you need to then make a profit. Buy tools. Among the most essential are the following:
In addition to these essentials, you will need various materials such as: