I previously wrote about my paint process about 3 years ago, but since then have gained more experience with different products and tools and have a slightly different process. It’s also a place to find all the recesses for those of you completing your own furniture makeovers. I am very...
Flex your creativity, redecorate on a budget, and reduce bulky waste—you can achieve all three by learning the art of furniture painting.
Chalk paint can be used to paint almost anything — walls, kitchen cabinets, metal, wood, and even fabric — but the most common use is to give new life to old furniture or to make newer pieces look old. The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn't a huge learning curve or...
To help camouflage minor imperfections, or to give a vintage flavour to your piece, a lower sheen is a good choice. For a sleek, modern feel, a high-gloss gives a design edge. Furniture takes more abuse than the typical wall, so the best paint for furniture is Benjamin Moore’s ...
Goodwill accent table gets a makeover. See how to paint furniture with layers on this ornate vintage cabinet in shades of blue. When considering painted furniture ideas try these painted furniture techniques for layering paint on furniture
In many cases, when you learnhow to paint furniturethis would be enough to scuff the surface. But since we have so much damage to this piece it allows us to evaluate what needs more attention and what doesn’t. Some of the areas that appear to have damage may sand down enough with ju...
Where do you find old or vintage furniture to paint and restore? There are countless places to find second-hand furniture. Ebay, local Facebook groups, reclamation yards and charity shops are all great places to look. For more information on thebest places to find great reclaimed furniture che...
Paint Let me start off by saying if you love to paint furniture and are searching for paint brushes that cater to the needs of a furniture painter, your search is over. For years, I wanted to find brushes for the work I do without any luck. Then, I foundZibra brushesand have never ...
How to paint furniture with a paint sprayer—an easy DIY way to repurpose old pieces. The quickest way to get that “before and after” look!
Furniture hardware is the accessory to a great outfit. Don’t spend all that time painting a piece of furniture, just to put back on the tarnished old hardware. Today we’re going to talk about how you can learn to paint furniture hardware and upgrade vintage hardware with paint. ...