Update Old Furniture With Milk Paint and Gel Stain One of my favorite furniture makeovers so far has been the transformation of an antique hall table with white milk paint and gel stain. My local Habitat Restore put this gorgeous table on their Facebook page. I quickly called them up and asked them to hold it for me. If I…
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Let’s talk about chalk paint project planning. Are you a planner or a free spirit when it comes to your chalk paint projects? How much do you plan out details of your projects before you get started? I have to admit that I am a planner, and to be more honest, sometimes that translates into being a procrastinator when it…
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Using Patina Paint to Easily Age Furniture and Decor is simple and easy! The Merriam-Webster definition of patina is “a surface appearance of something grown beautiful especially with age or use”. Patina occurs in nature on metals such as copper and bronze when the metals are exposed over long periods of time to air and moisture. Imagine an old tractor…
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Which topcoat do you choose for your chalk painted furniture? When there is so much debate among furniture painters about which topcoat is best, it is difficult to know what to choose! And, the truth is that there are several product categories that provide good qualities for “sealing” and protecting your newly painted furniture. But the two most widely debated…
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Gel Stain – Easy and Simple Way to Upgrade Furniture I love the look of a gel stained tabletop, especially when paired with a neutral painted base. Such a gorgeous combination! I’m sure you’ve seen this look all over Pinterest and other social media sites. You can apply gel stain to a tabletop and pair it with a neutral base…
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