"Furniture Finishes – START HERE" Post Archive
DIY Metallic Painted Furniture
One of my most popular posts (and videos) is an old one all about giving your furniture an all over metallic look. It was time to update the post and the video, and I had just the set to do it with. Affiliate links are included in this post to help you find what you […] Read More
Furniture Restoration: How to Sand and Re-Stain with Water Based Wood Stain
A few weeks ago, I showed you the fantastic makeover on this dresser. You can see the denim wash finish it got here. But what I didn’t tell you a whole lot about was the top and how it got a whole new look. Yes, those scratches will come out…
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Red Library Table – A lesson on Furniture Restoration
I found this antique library table at a consignment store a few weeks ago, and thought it was just the perfect piece. It’s so multi-functional, I’m not sure what to call it - desk? console table? library table? behind-the-couch table?
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Color Washing Technique for Painted Furniture
When I bought this buffet, I knew it had some great bones, but it really needed some refreshing. I mean it’s kind of dull and boring as it is. It sat for a while because I just couldn’t decide what to do with it. Then it came to me – color washing! Color washing is […] Read MoreFinally! Get those projects finished, learn how…
