If I could only paint furniture one color for the rest of my life, it would be black. I love the modern and minimalistic look it gives a piece of furniture, plus black furniture tends to sell relatively quickly compared to others. I know when I start a new project, I jump online and search … Read more
If you are new here, welcome! My name is Jamie and I like to flip furniture, I like to clean old furniture up, whether it is performing a paint job, stain job, or just cleaning grease off of the surface, I want to save old furniture. Of course, keeping these items out of the landfills … Read more
It all comes down to the final coat of water-based polyurethane, you are excited to finish up your amazing project to show off to your friends and family. But, when you come back to check out the final product after applying the topcoat there are bubbles, what did you do wrong? How should you apply … Read more
After purchasing some luxury formula chalk paint we decide to prep our piece of furniture and begin to apply our paint. However, after our first coat of paint, we notice an unpleasant sight, its a yellowish-brown color, and its quite disgusting honestly. It may seem like your piece is ruined, however, this is what we … Read more
I have been buying and selling furniture for years now and have learned a handful of tips and tricks along the way, but selling a piece of furniture can be tricky. Sometimes you will post a piece of furniture and you will get dozens of messages from interested people within minutes of posting, while other … Read more
When painting furniture and you do not want to see brush strokes or any other uneven paint lines, I recommend using a spray gun to paint your furniture. I know it can feel quite intimidating to use these paint sprayers, but with a small amount of practice, you can become a pro. The easiest way … Read more
I was shopping at a local thrift store and found a vintage waterfall dresser. It was only $19.99 so I snatched it up right away. Whenever I am shopping around and find different styles of furniture from years ago I wonder what they are worth. I jumped on my phone and searched for what waterfall … Read more
In 1990, Annie Sloan developed chalk paint which has become extremely popular within the last 30 years. Chalk paint is known to have a more matte finish, its name explains it pretty well, the surface almost feels as if it was chalked. It has been a recommended product to apply over old furniture to create … Read more
When refinishing old furniture, I regularly encounter new issues that I have never seen or heard of before. Yeah, it can be frustrating, annoying, and overall disappointing. Your initial plans may need tweaking or complete changes. What I have encountered now on 2 different projects is discoloration in the wood underneath the old hardware, in … Read more
Sanding furniture might seem like a scary and difficult activity. However, with the proper tools and right instructions, anyone can do it. There are a number of different types of sanding equipment, but some are made better for furniture refinishing than others. Below I chose the 3 best electric sander options that are known to … Read more
