Most of the pictures I take are
of my finished painted furniture pieces and home remodel updates.
Not exact matches
Try to look for pieces
of furniture finished with water - based, non-toxic stains or
paints.
Look for
furniture made
of solid wood and with a low emitting
finish, go for
paints that are low on VOC and so on.
This sharp window valance will tie any room together regardless
of the
paint color,
furniture finishing, or linen design.
For pregnant or nursing mothers,
painting,
finishing furniture, using pesticides or acetones (think nail polish) should be out
of the question.
I liked that is was a sturdy piece
of furniture with interesting details that could be better showcased with a
painted finish.
The wood stain and spray
paint (non lead - based, low VOC, etc.) were the same type
of finishes applied in factories on any other
furniture.
I am just
finishing another piece
of painted furniture and want to
finish it off the same way but wondered about your thoughts regarding my original question before I press go!
If you want your
furniture to have a smooth, non-distressed
finish, I would definitely apply a coat
of primer first, but if you're going for the chipped
paint look, go ahead and skip the primer!
Well, lately I have been seeing all kinds
of beautiful, interesting
painted furniture pieces with ombre
finishes and multiple layers
of color and all kinds
of fun texture.
Jan, I have tried many products to use over chalk
paint, several waxes then I switched to polycrylic top coats and have tried several, the best I've ever used is Polyvine Decorator's Varnish Dead Flat
Finish — it DOES NOT yellow, I just used over two big pieces
of furniture painted in Pure White and Off White and absolutely no yellowing.
I'm not personally a fan
of a super glossy
finish on the style
of furniture I
paint but I really think it's a personal preference.
General
Finishes does recommend using a 50/50 mix
of denatured alcohol and water to clean your
furniture before you
paint it; and then a wet scotch brite pad with the mix and scrub the wood surface.
Furniture Makeover — French Provincial Sideboard Gilly took this piece
of furniture that was an UGLY burgundy color and repainted it with Annie Sloan Chalk
paint in two colors that gave it a beautiful
finish.
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The distinctive look
of each
of the palettes, in addition to the details put into their construction — including hand - sanded edges and
furniture - grade
finishes — has prompted some users to comment that «the palettes are al - most too beautiful to
paint on,» laughs O'Brien.
This hardware is available in eight different colors, interchangeable with the metal modules — all
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Hi Mallory, I have never
painted ANY piece
of furniture and I have a triple dresser (Thomasville) with the same type
of finish as your street «find»... Oak.
Begin by
painting the sides and top
of the chest
of drawers with a
furniture paint that has a chalky
finish.
This year with all the remodeling coming to a close, but not yet 100 %
finished (our kitchen and family room is being
painted as I write and that means our whole first floor is a jumble
of furniture and kitchen contents!)
A few coats
of white
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furniture giving it a stylish shabby chic
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We consider our products to be lovingly
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of colours and choice
of carving.
I am in the process
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furniture hoard has been waiting on me too long.
1 Pick your
paint You may be stuck on a specific
finish, but Tim Welsby, art and
furniture restorer and owner
of Beresford Inc., recommends always using
paint with a semi-gloss
finish.
Cabinetry and
furniture A typical Shaker kitchen is built around a model
of a square framed, classically - proportioned doors with an inset panel, constructed in wood (cherrywood and maple were the most used woods in Shaker kitchens), which can be left bare, or
painted — a matt
finish is more authentic than gloss.
You can order our
furniture painted in our own range
of stylish shades or unpainted so that you can
finish it yourself.
I needed a piece
of furniture for our entryway and I really wanted to get something with that chippy
paint finish I love.
A timeless and elegant collection
of bedroom
furniture, our Rosalind range boasts a
painted soft ivory
finish.
With the floors
finished and all
of the
furniture out
of the room, I felt like that was the best time to
paint the walls.
My to do list today includes making a new batch
of laundry detergent,
finish painting the dining room, wash the dining room windows (our house is new and the dining room
furniture arrives on Saturday!)
Solvent or oil - based
paint colours are used where a tough, durable
finish is required for interior and exterior timber, masonry and
furniture — although, as mentioned above, the new generation
of acrylics and multi-surface
paints offers viable alternatives.
Finish off your vintage haven with some classic French - style
furniture, which you can
paint white to match the rest
of your room.
I went for the distressed chalk
paint look and first
finished with polycrylic (which bubbled up), and then refinished with a couple coats
of furniture wax.
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paint sprayer when
painting furniture will save you a ton
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painting with a
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Give
painted furniture a distressed
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painted armoire or a chest
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After the crew left we had a few things to
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