If you’re anything like me, you probably have a piece (or two) of furniture in your home that’s made from a dark wood shiny veneer. It’s still in good shape but looks so dated. And it’s also a pain to paint because of the slick surface. I’m going to show you how to pr...
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Also, be sure to sand over shiny areas to deglaze any remaining previous finish. Stubborn finishes may require treatment with denatured alcohol and fine steel wool. If the old paint is flaking off in places, it indicates the finish did not adhere well to the wood surface. This is typically...
When it's time to put on the finishing touches, you can paint the walls, screw on switchplates, replace the glass shower door, and, yes, pick up the debris rather than paying someone else to do it. The money you save on labor can pay for some of those luxurious material upgrades you...
Go over everything well with an orbital sander to remove the shiny top coat and rough up the existing finish. From there, you’ll be ready to prime and paint. If you’re staining your dresser like I am, you’ll want to remove all of the existing finish so you can stain the bare ...
Transform boring wood beads with spray paint! I'll show you how to paint wooden beads quickly and easily to create different looks!
For this part of the project, I busted out my secret weapon for a perfect paint finish every time – myWagner FLEXiO 3000. I’ve been using it for years and years and it’s so, so trustworthy and easy to use. I’ve written so many posts over the years about how to use a paint...
Before I share a few ways to avoid this messy task {I’ll be sharing some products I’ve tested over the years}, here’s a vintage desk I just restyled. This wood desk was NOT sanded prior to painting and it was NOT painted with Chalk Paint. This post contains affiliate links for ...
Laminate has a shiny finish and if you just try to paint directly on it, the paint will not adhere well and you'll visibly see the paint bubble up as soon as you apply it. I've made this mistake before, and it's a sad moment. The solution is primer. Primer will adhere to the ...
After it was all stripped down, I used a palm sander and went over the whole top very gently as I didn’t want to go through the thin wood veneer. Since I had cleaned up the base and legs with the steel wool, I didn’t really need to sand them. ...