Knowing how to refinish laminate furniture gives you so many more options when you are on the hunt for a new project piece!
Sanding has gotten a bad rap in the last several years as chalk paint has come on the scene. What many don’t realize is that the vast majority of furniture pieces need to be sanded, even ones that are chalk painted (see my post Why I Don’t Use Chalk Paint). Whether you use chalk paint,…
My better alternative to chalk paint yields a nicer result with less effort and MUCH less expense. Here I detail why I don’t use chalk paint on furniture.
Do you feel like painting is a hassle? Do you wish it was easier and not as messy? I used to feel the same but now furniture painting is so relaxing to me. Plus, it’s cheaper than therapy! After refinishing so many furniture pieces, I have found what works and have made enough mistakes to…
Roll-top desks are such classy statement pieces in any home. It’s so rare to find one in excellent condition. They are notorious for being difficult to paint because you can easily gunk up the tambour (rolling portion) with paint causing it not to roll at all. If you are lucky enough to come across one,…
When I stumbled on this antique writing desk, I knew it had incredible potential. The previous owner has painted portions of it in gold acrylic paint. This piece took a lot of sanding with my sander to repair some water damage on the top but the results are well worth the process. I’m pleasantly surprised…