Paint is the easiest and cheapest way to update your old furniture. Which is why I decided tospray paintmy boring beige patio table and chairs as part of mydeck makeover. Learning how to paint outdoor metal furniture has definitely had a big impact on my outdoor decor. It’s week 4 o...
Chalk paint used to be the go-to for painting furniture without sanding. Now, there are multiple brands of paint that offer the sanding free painting process without having to use furniture wax to seal the matte finish chalk paint.Read Cassity’s experience with the Beyond Paint brand here. ...
Ever since I tried theoven cleaner stripping technique on this mirror, I have wanted to see if it would work on wood that has been painted. I haven’t found a good piece of painted furniture to try it on, but I recently found a wood box that was the perfect candidate. This post wil...
How to restain furniture without stripping The good news is that you don’t always have to go through the trouble of stripping. In fact, it’s possible to restain your furniture without stripping. This is perfect for those who want a simpler, quicker, and cost-effective solution that still...
DeDe is a creative entrepreneur who teaches others how to create the home of their dreams without the designer price tag. She is a self-taught furniture flipper who has refinished thousands of furniture pieces. She has taught hundreds of students in local workshops on how to paint furniture. ...
Even if you are going to paint, I suggest stripping off the current finish or paint on your piece of wood furniture. Can you refinish furniture without stripping? Yes, but… In my experience, you will get a far superior result if you first strip the piece down to bare wood. My tried ...
If it’s veneer, you will only be able to sand it lightly, so probably won’t be able to remove the dark finish completely. If the wood is heavily damaged, it also may be worth consideringpainting the furniturea lighter colour instead of stripping it. ...
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Using gel stain on furniture is my go-to method when refinishing furniture. It is easier to use than the traditional stains as you don’t have to remove the existing stain. You apply the gel stain over the existing finish with very little prep and without stripping. ...
When it comes to stripping paint from wooden furniture you must keep it simple. Using paint strippers are good for the first layer of paint but after that, they do more harm than good. Paint strippers will ruin your furniture especially if you have a softwood piece. You will notice the pa...