We did everything to a T and loved everything except that sealer. We have had for a year now and it scratches easily and EVERYTHING sticks to it…..papers, plastic bags, ect. We will have to redo the sealer. Very unhappy??? Reply Cass says: September 30, 2021 at 12:22 pm I...
I want to redo a dresser and nightstand we already have to go in my daughter’s nursery. Both pieces are in excellent condition but are a dark blondish finish that doesn’t go with my vision for the nursery. Is my best bet to paint them white using your technique above or is it pos...
Today’s makeover is the perfect candidate to share how to useSlick Stickto paint metal. It’s also Trash-to-Treasure Tuesday which means four of my favorite friends are here with trashy makeovers of their own, so be on the lookout for those at the bottom! My mom found this metal br...
Learn how to use transparent glaze or glazing liquid on your next furniture makeover to give it a straight from the factory finish. Today, I have a makeover in turquoise to show you. I am going to paint and glaze furniture to turn a dark piece of furniture into a bright and cheery pi...
for example, I had to redo my roof, I’d knock it down to below the roof level and put sheathing over it and the roof over it. So I didn’t have an extra protrusion of a chimney through a roof, but you’re pretty much just wasted space right now. So it’s really ...
Your Paint Questions Answered – How to Paint Any Surface Before you paint anything. Keep these three things in mind: What is the Best Way to To Get a Smooth Painted Finish? How to Paint Wood Furniture that has Paint, Stain, or Polyurethane on It?
When looking for furniture opt for reclaimed wood, oak or knotty pine. These tend to have more of a country feel. As well you can add painted furniture in milk paint blue, white or yellow with a distressed look. When using these finishes you can create a jumping off point for walls and...
I really want to redo some of my ok furniture, but I have never done it before. Any tips? Also you mentioned stain…do you stain it first and then paint or just use the stain for antiquing. Beautiful job by the way! Reply jamie says at Whether you stain or paint first is really...
To attach the plywood to the cabinets, we used L brackets on the underside of the wood so it can’t be seen. Laminate Flooring Next it was time to add the top to the desk. At first I was going to use oak and stain it, but after talking it over with my hubby, I realized that...
You still need to protect things like your floors to keep them clean, but the masking work is much less when you’re not spraying. Where to Put Furniture? If you can move the furniture out of the room completely, that certainly gives you room to work. If that’s not feasible, then ...