PAINTING OVER HIGH GLOSS FURNITURE | MELAMINE VS FORMICA VS LAMINATE... WHAT I DIDN'T KNOW! Has a shiny piece of furniture ever left you scratching your head on whether it's laminate, Formica, or melamine? Well, you're not the only one! Today is all ...
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How To Perform a Scratch Test On Painted Furniture
HOW TO PERFORM A SCRATCH TEST ON YOUR PAINTED FURNITURE TO TEST ADHESION | QUICK TIP TUESDAY + VIDEO TUTORIAL Hi, sweet #sifamily! I hope you are well and enjoying this summer weather. I had to take a trip to ER over the weekend for kidney ...
DIY Decorative Stacking Books
DIY DECORATIVE STACKING BOOKS FOR ROMANTIC STYLING! Hi creative friends! With Valentine's Day around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share these DIY Decorative Stacking Books. This is such an EASY makeover! And for all you book lovers out ...
How To Distress A Mirror
HOW TO SALVAGE AND DISTRESS OLD DRESSER MIRRORS! [VIDEO] Hi sweet #sifamily and welcome to the first Trash to Treasure of 2021! If you're new here, on the second Tuesday of each month, four of my blogger friends and I join together and share ...
How To WET Distress Painted Furniture
HOW TO WET DISTRESS YOUR PAINTED FURNITURE. NO SANDING REQUIRED! [VIDEO] Hi, sweet #sifamily, it's great to be back. Happy New Year to you! I'm excited to share this makeover because I don't come across pieces like this too often! To show off ...
Grey Wash Wood Finish
HOW TO CREATE A GREY WASH WOOD FINISH USING PAINT -- NO STAIN REQUIRED! | VIDEO Hi, sweet #sifamily! Today my talented Furniture Fixer Upper friends and I are sharing our favorite makeovers, tips, and DIY projects from this past year. If you’re new ...
How To Apply Gel Stain To FINISHED Wood
HOW TO APPLY GEL STAIN TO FINISHED WOOD | VIDEO TUTORIAL Happy Tuesday! Can you believe it's already November?! To kick off the month, I'm sharing how Gel Stains can save you time, money, and effort... while updating ANY existing wood ...
How To Paint Spindles WITHOUT Brush Marks
A STEP BY STEP HOW I PAINT FURNITURE SPINDLES WITHOUT BRUSHMARKS #SLAPITON - YES, I REALLY DO SLAP IT ON! [VIDEO] Hi guys, When I first started painting furniture -- spindles were a nightmare. I hated painting them. Whether they were chair ...
Salvaged | Old Coffee Table Makeover
Hi, guys! Thanks for all the well wishes from Tuesday's post. Although I'm still not feeling 100%, I do feel better. So much better, I've included a short Dry Brushing Video in today's post. I'm sharing how fast and easy it is to dry brush ...
How To Antique A Mirror | Thrift Mirror Makeover
CREATE A GORGEOUS DIY ANTIQUED MIRROR USING WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE IN YOUR OWN HOME - WATER AND BLEACH! I had such a huge response from the mirror I restyled a few weeks back - thanks, everyone! I'm thrilled you liked the makeover and it gave you ...
Best Sander For Furniture Refinishing & Pro Stained Finish | Lilac Desk Makeover
HOW TO GET A PROFESSIONAL STAIN FINISH USING THIS [BEST] SANDER FOR FURNITURE REFINISHING | LILAC VINTAGE DESK MAKEOVER Wondering how to get a pro stain finish on your furniture makeovers? Today I'm sharing a furniture refinishing tool I CAN'T ...
The BEST Furniture Painting HOW-TO’S | 2018
Can you believe there are only two weeks left of 2018... and only one more week 'till Christmas?! Do you have big plans for the holidays? I'm looking forward to unplugging, relaxing and taking it easy. You may find me poking around social media here ...
How To Use Gilding Wax on Painted Furniture
Hello sweet friends! Have you tried gilding wax on any of your makeovers yet? If not, I hope today's post inspires you to give it a go! I've been applying metallic accents to a lot of my work and I'm loving the effect. The best part, depending on ...
How To Paint Furniture Without Brush Marks
When I first started painting furniture, brush marks drove me bonkers. For me, it was the equivalent of having wet toes when they're supposed to be dry. Yaaa, it's one of my weird pet peeves. Anyway, I remember trying to get a smooth finish but the ...
DIY Salvaged Wood Tray-Riser
What do old chairs and a Wood Tray-Riser have in common? Absolutely nothing - until my sister asked me if I could make her one! Andrea found these Tray Risers online and fell in love with this idea. The problem was they're white (she wanted stained ...
How To Remove Contact Paper in Minutes
Hi friends! Today I'm sharing How to Remove Contact Paper in Minutes - literally minutes! Here's a quick look at the salvaged piece I was having trouble with. Last week, I posted this beautiful french provincial desk on Facebook. MMM brought ...
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