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When painting furniture you may run into issues like bleed through and stains. See how to stop the bleed through of wood tannins and block stains when you paint furniture. Disclosure: This how to prevent bleed through post contains affiliate links for your convenience. I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on…
When you want to paint a wooden rocking chair you really need a paint sprayer. Well, you don’t need one the way you need food and oxygen but it will certainly make your life easier. A paint sprayer will also make painting spindles easier. If you have ever had the pleasure of hand painting spindles than…
When it comes to painting furniture I’m often asked which furniture paint do I use. One thing I can tell you is that everyone has their own opinion and their own preferences. Which is fine, life would be boring if we all did everything the same anyway. But, personally, I find that wall paint works…
Would you love to own a rustic wood coffee table for a fraction of the cost? All too often an all wood coffee table with a gorgeous rustic finish may cost a fortune. But rest assured it doesn’t have to. See how you can create your own rustic coffee table in just a few simple steps. Disclosure:…
Does the thought of using a paint sprayer make you excited and nervous at the same time? You want to be able to spray paint furniture for fast results, but you also want to make sure to do it right. I get it. Spray painting furniture can give you a smooth finish with no brush strokes…
So you want to paint wood furniture? It’s not often that I paint furniture inspired by a movie. But, there’s always a but right? I have been watching Beauty and the Beast with the kids and I absolutely fell in love with the furniture. You know those gorgeous blue-ish, green-ish, gray-ish pieces of furniture with…
How to Make Your Furniture Extraordinary with Upholstery Tacks Upholstery tacks make this makeover go from “oooh” to “oooh la la.” This transformation leaves the ‘after’ almost unrecognizable from the ‘before’. It’s truly amazing how much of a difference adding upholstery tacks to a furniture makeover can make. But, don’t get me wrong, it didn’t come easily. I’m inviting…
Dry brushing furniture. Dry brushing is the easiest furniture painting technique. Get that gorgeous dry brushed painted furniture finish. Dry Brushing Technique on a Painted Desk Are you a fan of the dry brush paint technique? If you are unsure of what I mean, you may wonder what does it mean to dry brush or…