Such is the case with this little thrift store side table and lamp. So what should we do? Take some risks and give them a makeover! This project is a 2-in-1! See how to give an old table a chippy paint look, and how to paint a Chevron lampshade!
I received free Milk Paint by Fusion products for this post: “How to Use Milk Paint”. All opinions are my own. I have heard a lot about milk paint over the years, but had never actually tried it until now. This paint is perfect for creating that “chippy farmhouse” piece of furnit...
Oyster White Old Fashioned Milk Paint 1″ Flat Edge Master Pro Paint Brush I painted the ladder with two coats but didn’t try to perfect it because I wanted a shabby look to match the wooden chandeliers. I also painted the dark brown chain with milk paint. That looked chippy too. (Don...
I liked the chippy green paint on my chair legs so kept them as they were. The fact that you can tell the legs are from an old chair also appeals to me it gives the bench a unique look. I also love the look of reclaimed wood. Other Uses For Scaffolding Boards These tough builders...
Old Window Foam Brush Clorox Wipes Clean the window well.Make sure that any debris from the frame is clean. Also be meticulous in cleaning the glass, since it will become your chalkboard surface. Seal the frame.You can repaint it, or if you find one with chippy paint that you adore, se...
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Doesn’t the Saltwash packaging just make you smile? You can use Saltwash with any paint and it is colorless, so it retains the paint color. The application process is very simple, but I admit I was a little nervous to use it at first because I have never used a paint additive befor...
Brighton's not short of museums and cultural venues, and the one most likely to make you go 'what IS that?' isBrighton Pavilion. Technically a royal palace, the elegant building is more reminiscent of the Taj Mahal than anything in this country, built as something of a pleasure palace for...
A beautiful wood piece provides a substantive and grounding component to a space. If the piece is large, you can paint your walls a similar shade to make it blend in a little more for balance or for continuity, helping a small living room look larger with fewer visual contrasts. A small...
But I also knew that there were a few updates I wanted to make. Here’s what our to-do list looked like: Paint front doors black Repaint the column (the paint is all weathered and chippy) Touch up the painted door trim Repaint garage man-door (it’s very worn and messy looking) ...