The main area on this piece that needed some sanding was at the bottom edge where we had to even out the wood due to some chipping. And, there was a small nick in the wood along the top edge. But, there was nothing too deep that couldn’t be fixed with a palm sander. Once you ...
The first rule you must abide by when shopping for Christmas decor at thrift stores is to keep your eye open all year round. Don’t just look for it during the holiday season. That is when everyone is looking for it and a lot of times, it is picked over. I find the best Christmas...
Once your paint has dried, it's time to seal it. This is the last step. I knew this dresser would be getting a lot of use and I needed it to be durable. So rather than wax it like I do to my chalk paint pieces (likethisone), I decided to use polycrylic. If you need your ...
I followed recently used your DIY chalk paint to refinish a sleigh bed- anything to avoid sanding! After two coats of paint and a good waxing, the bed looks great- but I have noticed that even though it looks great, and I sealed it with wax, the paint is easily scratching off- is ...
Next, I took a clean, white cotton towel that wasn’t too thick and placed it over the scorch marks. Taking an old iron set to high dry heat, I carefully place it directly over the stain (with the towel in between for protection). ...
Create a Harmonious Balance To prevent your room from looking lopsided, balance different wood finishes throughout your space. Here, the dark-stained floating shelves ground the room, allowing the whitewashed elements to have a greater contrast for an airy effect. ...
I think due to the nooks and crannies found in a wicker chair, your best bet is to lightly sand all the cracked paint away with 100 grit sandpaper and then use spray primer and spray paint to refinish it (which will go on lighter than with with a roller or paintbrush). You can then...
Ooh, wish I had read this before I had tried to refinish some hardware for use on my hutch (I refinished it by painting with Annie Sloane’s outrageously expensive chalk paint, the hutch that is). Would have saved me a lot of useless work and time! I will for sure be using this ...
The antique hutch you thought you were going to refinish? Sell ‘em. Start a side hustle. With many of us staying closer to home, what you have may be just what your neighborhood needs. Do you regularly have extra eggs or garden greens? Have mad sewing skills?...
Valuable tips on refinishing antique furniture. Tips to refinish like a pro without damaging the integrity or value of the piece. Maintain your investment. Confirm that you are not removing the patina from an expensive antique. What you...