{"id":31722,"date":"2023-10-23T15:36:43","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T20:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/?p=31722"},"modified":"2025-05-08T15:56:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T20:56:37","slug":"the-beginners-guide-to-flipping-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/the-beginners-guide-to-flipping-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"The Beginner’s Guide to Flipping Furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learn how to start flipping furniture for a profit<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n

Flipping furniture involves fixing up and giving new life to old pieces of furniture. It’s a fun hobby that just about anyone can do. Plus, you can even make money while doing it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To try your hand at flipping furniture, follow this beginner’s guide from Blain’s Farm & Fleet. <\/p>\n\n\n

What type of furniture should I flip?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

The type of furniture you flip is your choice! You can choose to stick with one specific kind or try different ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, there are certain factors that will make some pieces easier and more profitable to flip than others.<\/p>\n\n\n

Type of Furniture<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

We recommend beginners start out with larger pieces that are made of real wood. This includes things like dressers, tables, and chairs. Larger items tend to be more profitable than smaller ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay away from furniture with fabric, if you can. Flipping things like couches will require you to do upholstery, which can be difficult for beginners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When choosing a specific piece of furniture, look for higher-quality ones that appear to be in good shape. If your item is already in good condition, it will last longer, and you can sell it for more money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, it will be easier for you to work with. Things that have a lot of damage require bigger, more costly repairs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also try to find something that doesn’t have a lot of intricate details. Many little details are going to be harder for you to paint and work around.<\/p>\n\n\n

Price<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Make sure you don’t spend too much money on the furniture you buy, either. We recommend finding a piece that’s under $100, especially when you’re just starting out. More costly items are going to be a lot harder to profit on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before buying a piece, figure out how much you are able to spend while still making your ideal profit. <\/p>\n\n\n

Where are the best places to buy old furniture?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

There are many places that you can find affordable, used furniture to flip. To get the best pieces, try shopping at a variety of places on the list, rather than just one.<\/p>\n\n\n

Thrift Stores<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Your local second-hand stores are a great spot to find cheap furniture. Just make sure you go to places that actually have furniture, as some thrift stores only sell clothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you find a good second-hand store in your area, start going there regularly to look at their furniture selection. You don’t want to miss out on any good pieces!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also find some quality pieces at antique shops, but they tend to be more expensive than regular thrift stores. <\/p>\n\n\n

Garage Sales<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Garage sales are another excellent place to find old furniture. Keep your eye out for any local yard sale events by checking online or reading the newspaper. <\/p>\n\n\n

Online Sellers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

There’s also a wide selection of places online where you can buy used furniture. Two of the most popular ones are Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oftentimes, people on these sites are just looking to get rid of old items. So you can find lots of good deals. Sometimes, there are even free listings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure the piece you’re interested in has multiple high-quality pictures posted. You should be confident that the item is in good condition before going out of your way to pick it up. <\/p>\n\n\n

Friends & Family<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Chances are, someone you know (or even you!) currently has old furniture they want to get rid of. Ask your friends and family if they have any pieces they don’t want. And they might end up giving it to you for free. <\/p>\n\n\n

What tools and equipment do I need to get started?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

Before you begin flipping furniture, make sure you have all the proper tools and equipment. These things are an investment, and they will be a larger cost up front. But once you have them, they should last you a long time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are some of the main things to have on hand when flipping furniture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n