Want to know how to paint wood to look like metal? Here’s how with a simple tool and paint with a metallic finish. This piece goes through quite the transformation. From an outdated, brown media unit to an industrial cubby. There is a whole process of changing the style of the TV unit. From structural…
Looking for inspiring furniture makeovers? Here’s a chalk paint furniture before and after. Plus how to achieve this beautiful new look. Painting furniture pieces doesn’t always go to plan. And sometimes despite my best efforts, I have to reevaluate. This is one of those DIY projects. This bookshelf makeover actually started a long time ago….
A quality paintbrush is as important as the paint to get the best results. Here’s how to choose the best paint brush for furniture painting. Brushes are an essential part of kit when painting furniture. There are lots of paintbrushes out there. So how do you know which ones to choose? The best paint brushes…
I recently had the fun experience of going on the imPERFECTly emPOWERed podcast with Ahna Fulmer. Ahna’s podcast is one of the top 3% worldwide. And I’m the first person to talk to her specifically about painting furniture. I love Ahna’s ethos behind her podcast. Which is that you cannot be redefined, only redeveloped one imperfect…
Are you a furniture refinisher? If so, do you give a paint touch up kit for painted furniture to your customers, when you sell your laminate or wood furniture pieces? I do. Often other refinishers ask about what’s included in my paint touch-up care pack. So, here I’ll share what I offer. It’s quite simple…
How to paint wooden chairs with a blended finish? Clay paint gives you the flexibility to get creative when painting furniture, with stunning results. Clay paint is similar to chalk paint because it’s great for blending. So you can make all sorts of beautiful colour blends. It is different to chalk paint because it is…
There are many options for how to remove paint from furniture without chemicals. Here are 5 tools and the advantages of each to effectively remove paint without chemicals. With the proper tools and knowledge, any of these methods can be used to effectively remove paint without chemicals on small or large projects. And if you…
Want to paint a fridge with a perfect finish so that it lasts? Here’s a 6 month update on a painted fridge makeover. If you’ve seen my painted fridge makeover, you’ll know how thrilled I was with the outcome. And I still love it. But there is an update to share. Here’s the original video…
Looking for Christmas paint night ideas to have fun with your friends? Here are 13 easy bauble ideas to get creative. These are simple designs to play around with. Whether you’re artistic, into social artworking or just want an easy painting activity with family members. You could work together to make a set of Christmas…
Have painted furniture you want to restore to natural wood? Here’s how I found the best paint remover for wood furniture. See how it turned out! Best Paint Remover for Wood Furniture Restoration Project I got this grey cabinet a few years ago. While I generally always document where I bought something and what I…