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Well, despite the fact that I am starting to feel my age, this post is actually about achieving that well worn, loved, aged and antique look on furniture and de…
Staining wood is a great skill to have. It's an awesome way to upcycle old furniture or use pallet wood for projects. This post will show you the basics of staining pallets or any other wood, for that matter. If you have ever gone to a store intending to buy a stain/paint and you got
Ahh, the Dirty Cowboy…a great way to give your furniture some personality. That’s right… furniture. Is that not what you were expecting? What kind of blog do you think I’m running over here? So I didn’t entirely make this technique up, it is really just dry brushing… or antiquing, or distressing with stain, or a variety...
Knowing how to refinish laminate furniture gives you so many more options when you are on the hunt for a new project piece!
How To Create a Weathered Gray or Driftwood Finish! - Finalize your woodworking project with this easy faux finish. Perfect for rustic and farmhouse styles!
Ever puzzled over how to achieve that perfect custom shade on your wooden furniture? What if I told you that mixing wood stains could be your solution? Let's dive in! Wood stains are important to
I posted this sideboard last week asking for users opinions on what paint treatment to do on it. So many people said to NOT paint it. I compromised and painted…
Ever wondered why you use wax after you've painted furniture? I've explained it all in this post about what's up with furniture wax.
Ahh, the Dirty Cowboy…a great way to give your furniture some personality. That’s right… furniture. Is that not what you were expecting? What kind of blog do you think I’m running over here? So I didn’t entirely make this technique up, it is really just dry brushing… or antiquing, or distressing with stain, or a variety...
Learn tips on how to paint wood furniture without sanding. Do you suspect that your wood might have lead? See how to protect you and your family from...
This tutorial will walk you through the steps to create a faux leather look simply by using brown craft paper, glue and paint or stain. This treatment can be us…
Stain and stencil furniture to give it new life.Old furniture can be revived using gel stain and stencils for a fresh new look!
Step by step, how to remove old stain (and paint) from detailed wood (ie. turned legs, furniture, drawers, etc.)
Here's how to easily remove paint and varnish from furniture. Now you can buy anything online and make it ready for a new life in your home!
This tutorial will walk you through the steps to create a faux leather look simply by using brown craft paper, glue and paint or stain. This treatment can be us…
Ahh, the Dirty Cowboy…a great way to give your furniture some personality. That’s right… furniture. Is that not what you were expecting? What kind of blog do you think I’m running over here? So I didn’t entirely make this technique up, it is really just dry brushing… or antiquing, or distressing with stain, or a variety...
how to avoid brushmarks and have a lovely smooth finish when painting furniture by Lilyfield life
Join Me In Testing 5 Methods For Preparing Wood For Staining to Learn Which One Works Best. Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner, Black Tea, Shellac, and More!
Learn how to apply a paint color wash on furniture with this step by step tutorial! Update your old furniture using this twist on a classic color washing furniture painting technique. Color washing furniture not only imitates the look of stain but it can also add texture, dimension and the look of natural paint layers in no time! Color washing wood is an easy way to update your furniture!
A review of Fusion Mineral Paint. I'm answering your biggest questions about who should use the paint.
Welcome to the second installment of our Working With Wood series, where I’m sharing my best tips for restoring wood furniture. In case you missed it, be sure to check out the first post in the series, my Essential Tips & Tricks for working with Gel Stain. Today I’ll be sharing my technique for repairing
This tutorial will walk you through the steps to create a faux leather look simply by using brown craft paper, glue and paint or stain. This treatment can be us…
Staining wood brings out the grain and beauty of the wood. You can make something amazing by adding a bit of color to a inexpensive piece of pine! What isn’t fun is the smell and fumes of stain. Enter learning to use the method of staining wood with paint. No more stain fumes and there are endless c
This tutorial will walk you through the steps to create a faux leather look simply by using brown craft paper, glue and paint or stain. This treatment can be us…
Layering Wood Stains for a Rustic Look - conclusion of the 2 part series on layering chalk paint and wood stains on a child's wooden rocking chair.
Chalk Paint is super thick and dries super fast... two (2) 'not-so-great' points when trying to keep your sprayers best interest at hand! Here's my experience spraying with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.
16 fantastic and easy ways how to distress wood for an awesome aged and weathered look. Step by step guide to making your upcycling projects even more interesting.
How to age furniture with paint. An easy technique for layering paint colors to create a beautiful, vintage look.
First things first, a ginormous thank you for all of the kind and generous words everyone shared over our Roll-Top Desk Makeover. It definitely made it worth the countless hours of painting, painting, and more painting. I think my favorite comment of the day on Tuesday was Melissa’s because it made me laugh (and I love to laugh): You have...
Shut the front door! This is a decorating technique we’ve never seen before and the end result is gorgeous! - Wow! This is the coolest thing you'll see all day!
Spray polyurethane with a paint sprayer rather than applying with a paintbrush for a quick, easy, professional looking finish on DIY furniture projects.
These patterned rollers are great for Home Decor projects. Achieve fabulous results fast and easy for the DIY painter. You can create a negative application by rolling through any wet material, plaster, paint, glaze, stain, etc. Great for wall treatments - furniture decoration - cabinetry finishes - ceiling applications and even fabric. Decorative Pattern Rollers provide the everyday DIYer another tool to add creativity to their projects with texture, paint, and pattern!!! You have the option to order the Patterned Roller with or without the handle. *We only guarantee the rollers to fit one of our APS handles. So make sure you have at least one of those! Basic Instructions for Decorative Art Rollers - Working with Glazing Medium: Start by applying the glaze to the surface area you are working on. Glaze stays wet longer than any other medium so you can allow the glaze to “set-up” a little before rolling through. Once it has “tacked up” a little, you can roll through. From time to time you may want to off-load the roller so that the roller will continue to remove the glaze. Once you are done rolling through, allow it to thoroughly dry. - Working with Texture Medium: The ArtsSyVille Embellishments Texture Medium (TxM) was developed as an easy medium to use with the rollers. The TxM can be applied with anything that has a flat side: “room key”, spatula, putty knife, trowel, etc. You’ll want to apply a thin layer, about 1/8” to 1/16”, of the TxM. This will be just enough to allow the roller to leave an impression. Again, you may need to off load the roller depending on your project. Allow to dry completely before painting on the textured finish. - Working with Paint: You can use any paint brand you want with the rollers, but I personally like working with the Chalk type paints. My favorite brand to work with is Debi’s Design Dairy DIY Paints. You can use the paint straight from the jar, just apply to the surface with a brush or roller. If the area you are working on is small enough, the paint will stay wet long enough to roll through with the roller pattern of your choice. If you are working on a large area, you may want to add some clear glazing medium to the paint first, this will allow it to stay wet longer.
Learn how to create a weathered, rustic-looking finish with this Paint Wash Wood Tutorial! With just a few simple steps, you can transform any piece of furniture or stair case into a beautiful, distressed-looking focal point.
Oxidize wood to give your furniture a weather gray look! Easy and inexpensive to make recipe using vinegar and steel wool!
There are some paints that are better than others when it comes to distressing and antiquing painted furniture. Learn what kind of paint you need.
This tutorial will walk you through the steps to create a faux leather look simply by using brown craft paper, glue and paint or stain. This treatment can be us…
Learn the basics on how to use antiquing wax in this simple step-by-step tutorial. Add interest to your funiture painting with antiquing wax.
Would you like to learn how to do a paint technique called Frottage? The entire wall along one side of the shop is our vignette wall. This is where we do certain paint techniques, like Frottage. My sons were busy creating a vignette around this Paris Grey dresser, and the next space would be done using a technique called Frottage. First get some newspaper! This technique, Frottage, is from Annie Sloan's newest book, Colour Recipes. The guys did a base layer of Coco Chalk Paint. Very quickly they rolled on a thinned out layer of paint. The first coat was on the wall. We wanted to have a green color and a two tone layer, so we started with Coco Chalk Paint. Then a layer of Chateau Grey Chalk Paint was applied. I told Colin to put on gloves as I thought it was going to be really messy, however it was not. So you don't need gloves to do this! While the Chateau Grey was wet Justin took sheets of crinkled newspaper and rubbed it all over and then pulled it off. The paper pulls off some of the paint revealing the under layer. It was a quick and easy technique that gives a rustic look~just what we were looking for! This is how it came out after we added the furniture and some accessories. Justin kept adding pieces until he got the Vintage Library look he wanted. How about putting old books in a garden planter? We loved how the Gilded antique frame turned into a chalkboard looked against this Frottage wall! We have a fantastic space for our classes and our first Chalk Paint Introductory class was held last Sunday with a sell out group. Learn how to make your pieces more beautiful! Its fun and exciting and I have seen amazing results from my students. (Note: Maison Decor is no longer open for business)
The 10 best tips & tricks for staining wood that everybody needs to know. Whether you're a pro or a beginner, you need to know these!
If you're looking to stretch your budget but don't want to build from scratch, staining unfurnished wood furniture is a great place to start.
Helping you determine if you should polyurethane painted furniture or when you can skip it. The best polyurethane to use on furniture.
Looking for a glass-smooth wooden table top? Learn how to stain and refinish a table top to bring it back to pristine condition.
