How to give furniture a longer life
Within the next few years, the potential to repurpose, repair, reuse, resell or recycle will be built-in to every IKEA product. Even today, there’s probably an easy way to prolong the life – and the value – of your furniture.
![A person’s hand holds a paintbrush and applies grey paint to the top surface of a piece of untreated pine furniture.](https://www.ikea.com/images/a-persons-hand-holds-a-paintbrush-and-applies-grey-paint-to--0499668b403c642f65a0f68ccee25c1a.jpg?f=s)
![A person’s hand holds a paintbrush and applies grey paint to the top surface of a piece of untreated pine furniture.](https://www.ikea.com/images/a-persons-hand-holds-a-paintbrush-and-applies-grey-paint-to--0499668b403c642f65a0f68ccee25c1a.jpg?f=s)
![Citrus fruits and a knife on a bamboo STOLTHET chopping board on a kitchen counter with fresh herbs and other ingredients.](https://www.ikea.com/images/citrus-fruits-and-a-knife-on-a-bamboo-stolthet-chopping-boar-3ae89d33903ab779ccea9b6dc6ea72b0.jpg?f=s)
A well-maintained wooden chopping board can last for years. Regular oiling can prevent warps and cracks.
![On a TÅNUM flatwoven rug on the floor, next to a FIXA tool set, a person repairs a drawer with a screwdriver.](https://www.ikea.com/images/on-a-tanum-flatwoven-rug-on-the-floor-next-to-a-fixa-tool-se-d1033323de4af0970682ec1c5f956d9b.jpg?f=s)
Can you fix it? Yes, you can
A minor repair or adjustment may be all you need to get a wobbly chair, table or sofa back into action. For smaller spare parts, you can order online. Saving you the cost and effort of replacing the furniture.