"FURNITURE FINISHES" Post Archive

White Dresser Makeover with Pearl Glaze

White Dresser Makeover with Pearl Glaze

A friend of mine wanted a new (old) white dresser for her little girl's room. But she didn't want just any white dresser, she wanted a pearly white dresser.  You know if you saw either of these popular posts (here or here), I was happy to oblige! Shimmery dressers are completely my thing! I found this dresser at... Read More
The Best Paint Stripper I’ve Ever Used

The Best Paint Stripper I’ve Ever Used

I hate stripping furniture.  It's messy, it's time consuming, and I'd rather take power tools to the job and get it done.  But sometimes a piece has to be stripped, and so it's good to know the best paint (and stain) stripper out there and how to use it.  I actually don't think this was a topic I ever... Read More
Before & After: Gray Desk Makeover

Before & After: Gray Desk Makeover

This post is just to show you how something kind of ordinary can look amazingly different with a little paint and stain.  Sometimes I forget that. We are always looking for the most unique, decorative, antique pieces, but sometimes it's just a plain little desk that will really make you say, "wow".  This gray desk makeover is one for... Read More
How to Paint Laminate Furniture

How to Paint Laminate Furniture

So you have a piece of laminate furniture.  Maybe it's from IKEA, maybe it's from college, maybe it's one of those French Provencal bedroom sets from the 90's that has a laminate top (I had that entire set as a kid).  No matter what piece you have, it may be time for a new look.  This post is all... Read More
How to Use Glaze on Furniture

How to Use Glaze on Furniture

A question I get asked quite a bit, is how to glaze furniture?  Often after a painting 101 class, people want to know how to take their furniture to the next level.  Well, my friends, one of the ways to do it is with glaze. Dark wax became a really popular way to make a piece look authentically antique, but... Read More