"HOW TO PAINT FURNITURE" Post Archive

Did You Just Ruin It?! The Creative Process.

Did You Just Ruin It?! The Creative Process.

The creative process is one that doesn't always go as planned.  That was the case with this cedar chest makeover.  I thought at one point I had just about ruined it, but I kept going and changed the direction and I have to say, I love how it came out. I wanted to share the thought process behind this makeover,... Read More
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
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 Know When to Use Primer

How to Know When to Use Primer

Have you ever painted a piece of furniture white only to have it turn pink or yellow?? I have, and it’s the worst!  This my friends, is called “bleed through” and it’s the nemesis of furniture painters everywhere. White is actually the hardest color to achieve, not only in coverage, but also in preventing and avoiding “bleed... 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