Tag: paint
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How to Paint Laminate: a guide to a scratch-resistant finish
It can be difficult to figure out how to paint different surfaces. This guide will help you identify a laminate piece, and teach you my most effective way to paint laminate with a scratch resistant finish. Don’t forget to save this for when you need it! Steps: Core Materials Used I receive commissions for purchases…
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How to: Make a Cane Webbing Door with step-by-step instructions
Have you ever tried something new – with no prior research – and thought it’d turn out perfect? Yeah… that was me the first time I tried doing cane webbing doors. Now I know better and I’m going to share my steps with you so you can make a PERFECT cane webbing door! This outdated,…
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EXTREME Cloth Chair Makeover With Paint
About 4 years ago I bought these chairs from a sweet gal and used them in my classroom’s relax corner. After I stopped teaching and took my classroom furniture home, they literally collected dust in our garage. The outdated, blue, flower appearance and dark stained legs were not something that went with, well basically anything,…
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Hardware
Hardware can make or break your piece! In this post, I’ve linked some of my favorites. I receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Knob Style Round – Ceramic & Antique Brass Mushroom – Antique Brass Pumpkin – Acrylic Pumpkin Round – Handpainted Ceramic Square – Matte Black Circle with Square Base…
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Finishing Supplies
You’ve painted your piece but now you need to protect all your hard work! In this post, I’ve linked what I use to protect my work. I receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Protective Top Coats Varathane – Matte Varathane – Satin Varathane – Gloss Zinsser (for bleed-through areas) Polish &…
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Painting Supplies
You’ve done all your prep work and now you need to PAINT! In this post, I’ve linked everything I use – from brushes to sprayers, and everything in between! I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Paint Sprayers + Materials Wagner Spraytech Flexio 5000 Wagner Spraytech Flexio 590 Wagner Spraytech Flexio…
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Sanding Supplies
Is scuff sanding really necessary? Yes! Scuff sanding with 150 grit helps the paint adhere to your piece. Also, if you are sanding down a surface completely, whether to remove the old finish or take out dents, I like to stick to the 60-100-150-220 grit rule. In this post, you’ll find a complete list of…
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Stripping Supplies
Have you ever thought of becoming a stripper? Here is your chance! Paint stripping cuts down the time and work you have to put into a piece. It is also a great option when stripping veneer pieces. Here are the stripping materials I use to get the job done! I receive commissions for purchases made…
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Cleaning Supplies
Can I just start painting without cleaning? NOPE. If you paint over dirt and grim either your paint won’t adhere, or all that yuck will leave your job uneven and show through. In this post, I link all the cleaning supplies I use to give me the best base for my work. I receive commissions…
A Touch of Grace 