Learn how to paint furniture with confidence, from choosing the right type of paint to selecting colours that suit your space. This section covers paint options, colour selection, and application basics for a smooth, lasting finish.
Picking a paint colour for furniture can feel like the hardest part of the whole project.You’ve done the prep, cleaned and sanded. Now comes the part that can trip you up: picking a colour, without getting stuck overthinking. Here’s the simple process I use after refinishing a lot of pieces myself:Space. Mood. Market. Then colour….
If you’re new to painting furniture, you’ve probably been overwhelmed by the sheer amount of furniture paints on the market. I know I was! I started painting with chalk paint before branching out to try other paints on the market, with milk paint quickly becoming a favourite of mine. Today we’ll dive into the differences…
Want to learn how to paint furniture but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. This beginner-friendly guide covers everything I would have liked to know when tackling my first piece, from Prep work to choosing paint to sealing your piece for lasting results.Painting furniture is easier than it looks. With the proper prep,…
You’ve stripped, sanded, stained, or painted—and now it’s looking fab. But if you don’t know how to seal wood furniture (or painted pieces) properly, all that effort can go to waste fast. Sealing your furniture protects your work from scratches, spills, and the chaos of everyday life—whether that’s kids, pets, or coffee mugs sliding across…
It’s no secret. I am a fan of milk paint, for these 8 reasons. The way this old-fashioned paint bonds with wood, allows a hint of the wood grain to show through. It’s a look not achievable with standard paint. But milk paint has a bad reputation due to the chippy look that dominated 2021….
Ever wanted to soften the look of a piece without losing the grain? You’re in the right place. Learning how to paint wash wood furniture is one of the easiest ways to get that raw, light wood look that’s all over Instagram and Pinterest — and yes, it’s totally beginner-friendly. A paint wash helps even…
These days, when I get a new piece of furniture I immediately start considering if the piece should be painted vs stained or even a combination of both. The possibilities are endless when it comes to refinishing furniture. So how do you choose whether to paint or stain? Furniture Refinishing Possibilities are Endless These days…
When refinishers first start painting furniture it’s normal habit to start with paint brush. Unfortunately, it can be a long learning curve to master brush stroke free painting. So, how do you avoid brush strokes when painting furniture? Now that’ the million-dollar question to take your furniture from part-time flipper to professional furniture refinisher. Brush…
We each have our favourite types of furniture paint. Once a refinisher has settled on a brand, it is hard to persuade them to try something else. After all, why mess with a winning formula? But could you imagine going into a candy store and sticking to only one type of candy for the rest…
One of the most important tools you need when refinishing furniture is patience. It’s necessary to achieve a beautiful and durable finish. Far too often the drying and curing times of paint are not followed and this can result in your paint failing. I fully understand that patience can be one of the hardest elements…