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How to Stain with Gel Stain Over an Existing Finish [without stripping]
I shared the makeover of a Mid Century Modern Credenza last week where I used General Finishes Gel Stain over the existing finish on the piece and wanted to share how I did that. I think one...
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How to Paint over Laminate and why I love furniture with laminate tops (and...
A while back I got an awesome mid century dresser with a laminate top for a screaming deal at goodwill. I feel like there’s this negative connotation when it comes to pieces of furniture that have...
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How to Strip Painted or Stained Wood Furniture (DIY Video Tutorial)
Hello! I decided to try something new and see how it worked out. Personally, I love learning how others paint and finish pieces and watching videos is even better. I think it’s fun and it also helps...
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How I Started Spraying Furniture: Which tools worked, and which didn’t
At the beginning of this year I finally made the switch to spraying furniture. I have been considering it for a long time and last summer (2014) I purchased an inexpensive HVLP spray gun with hopes...
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Gel Stain Video Tutorial (Staining without Stripping)
*Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links. Last fall I wrote a post sharing my method for staining with gel stain over an existing finish. Please note that this method is definitely not for every...
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How I Prep, Sand, and Prime Furniture for Paint | Video Tutorial
Last year I did a makeover on an American of Martinsville Bamboo dresser. You can view the reveal post for that piece here. Now, I took videos all along the way of stripping off the original worn...
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Woodworking: Building a Custom Kitchen Island
Hey, Friends! Who here loves furniture? I assume most of you do since that’s what this whole entire blog is centered around Over the past few years I’ve grown more and more appreciative of quality...
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Video: How to Paint Perfectly Clean Lines
Hello, friends! I’m working on a fun little project featuring a geometric design right now. Something that I always strive to do it paint perfectly clean lines. This little trick has saved me so much...
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Mixing Custom Paint Colors Video
Whether you have small amounts of leftover paint or want to create a custom color, mixing paint on your own is a fun way to get creative with color. I love experimenting with color when working on a...
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How to Polish Brass Hardware | video tutorial
I recently refinished a mid century dresser that has some hardware in need of some polishing. Polishing up vintage hardware may sound like hard work, but if you have the right products to help you it’s...
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