This is one of those pieces I just wasn’t sure about. It reminded me of the buffets that sat in the dining rooms at all my friends houses growing up. It sat in our garage for a while as we debated back and forth if it was worth refinishing. Moreover, it had a damaged bottom corner, some trim had come…
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Furniture Flip: this vintage waterfall dresser gets a classy makeover for a special lady
When we first started refinishing wood furniture, we went a little overboard. We collected all the wood furniture we could find, even if it needed a lot of TLC. Our garage quickly filled up and our sweet little munchkins had to climb over and around furniture just to get their bikes out! This waterfall dresser was one of those pieces…
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Why we prefer latex paint: the 5 things to consider before you choose chalk paint for your next project
To say chalk paint is a popular choice for DIY furniture painting is a huge understatement. When we first started out refinishing furniture we also jumped on the bandwagon. No prep! Easy to use! Sticks to every surface! We were sold. Unfortunately, several projects later, we’ve found chalk paint over promised and under delivered. So before you decide to try…
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The basics: A step by step guide on how to paint furniture and achieve a smooth finish
The 5 steps to getting a perfectly smooth paint finish When we first started painting furniture, it was a constant struggle against brush strokes. The perfect paint finish seemed impossible. I’d be painting one side, thinking I’d done a great job. Stuart would be painting the other, thinking he’d done a good job. We’d finish up, go inspect the others…
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