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Too often I hear of furniture artists who have been putting off refinishing or redesigning their own furniture…so focused on the business of painting other people’s pieces, they neglect their own home. I determined a long time ago to not be the one who personifies the saying, “The cobble...
Once you’ve taken the time and effort to paint a beautiful piece of furniture, you still need to protect the paint job. The best way to protect chalk paint is with a wax sealant. This finishing step is crucial to create a durable surface and prevent the paint from scratches and chipping...
Because I use chalk paint on most of my projects, I get a lot of questions about the process of painting furniture with chalk paint. I am always more than happy to answer any questions that come my way, but I thought it was about time I put together one helpful post that I can refe...
The beauty of BB Frösch is that it brings the fantastic Chalk Paint world into the crafting world as well. Before it was way to expensive to use chalk paint for anything other than painting furniture or cabinetry. The cost was way to prohibitive for small scale projects. NOT with BB Fr...
So I had this idea that maybe others might like to have some furniture that has a duo-function. How about an end table that hides a cat bed when company comes over? Here is the before. I got it at a garage sale for just a few bucks. The picture looks kinda nice, doesn’t it?
This is a detailed post about chalk paint vs milk paint and which is better for painting furniture. I’ve also included painted furniture examples with each. I remember the first time I purchased chalk paint. I was in a little boutique about 30 miles north of where I lived. I kept stari...
all at once. VERSUS, dividing it in half and sliding furniture to one side and doing the floor in sections on different days because you will potentially see that break once all is done. Sort of like painting a wall red. If you do not do it all at once….you will see the “seam....
DIY Chalk Painted Furniture Makeover I painted the top section (shelving unit) a year ago using Sherwin Williams Alabaster in a satin finish. I painted the file drawers with the same paint, but I made it into chalk paint and used wax to bring out a subtle sheen on the surface. ...
I like to apply a wax or spray coat and I do not get any marks on my furniture. If I do I just apply the paint where the mark is and apply the wax again.Do I have to put a top coat on my finished piece?You don’t have to, but if you want the piece’s finish to last ...