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
Water-based polyurethane is becoming quite popular in the DIY space because of its non-yellowing formula which can be used over light-colored paints. I have used water-based polyurethane many times now on furniture makeovers when I use white paint. I like to spray my water-based poly to get the best possible finish, but its best sprayed … Read more
Eventually, you get sick and tired of seeing brush strokes after you apply your Polycrylic finish using a brush. Trust me, I have been there and it just makes you feel as if you didn’t quite get that “professional” touch you were going for. I find it hurts my confidence when trying to sell a … Read more
When you start painting and refinishing furniture it is only a matter of time until numerous questions pop up in your head. You might find a piece that you can’t wait to get started on and realize it’s a laminate surface. But your design plan in your head was to add stain and you are … Read more
You just decided to start your first woodworking or furniture makeover project and you have so many questions. I get it, I was there and I have learned through many mistakes, trust me when I say many. But today you decided you wanted to stain a piece of wood, whether it be a full tabletop … Read more
I get it, you don’t want to make a mess sanding. When you start sanding wood furniture dust is flying around in the air landing on everything and anything it can get to, and if you are working on a project in the comfort of your living room you probably want to make as little … Read more
Painting a piece of furniture white is the most difficult color option in my opinion. There are a few critical steps that you need to follow to ensure you do not see bleeds in your paint and to make sure the white paint does not yellow over a period of time. In this article, I … Read more
Refinishing a piece of furniture comes with many questions that you may have a hard time finding an answer to. After you get through the long process you make your way to the final steps, applying the clear coat polyurethane. However, you are now wondering if you need to sand the final coat of polyurethane? … Read more
When it comes down to painting furniture priming is extremely important. Not all pieces of furniture need to be primed, but it never hurts to use a primer if you are unsure whether a primer is needed or not. But how do you prime a piece of furniture that is going to be painted? Before … Read more
There is something about chalk paint that catches the eye. It creates a unique look when applied to furniture that “normal” paint might not be able to do. Now you are wondering if you can take the chalk paint outside and what is the best way how to seal chalk paint for outdoor use? I … Read more