Furniture Painting

Today I’m testing paint colors to find the best way to update those shiny white wicker pieces! Natural wicker and rattan are hugely popular right now- but what can you do with white painted wicker? I’ll show you the best products to create a faux “natural” wicker finish so your pieces can be chic and stylish! I test five different colors of spray paint from Rustoleum and Krylon, purchased at Lowe’s and Home Depot. This is a simple, beginner-friendly DIY that will update old wicker pieces quickly and easily.

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Today I’m talking about common mistakes that furniture flippers make when painting furniture. These Furniture Painting “don’ts” are things to avoid if you want to make money flipping furniture. Focus on my two Best Practices to avoid furniture painting mistakes and you’ll be on your way to selling your thrifted furniture items for a profit!

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Today I’m sharing a how-to for you furniture painting beginners who want to add gold or silver accents to your painted furniture pieces. I’ll show you what products to use and how to apply them to create a faux antique or gilded French Provincial look. I’ll also show you how to use an artist’s brush to paint smaller detailed areas. If you like chalk paint, take it

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Do you want to know the best way to paint furniture black, dark blue, or dark green? These deep colors are so popular right now! Check out my tips for prepping, painting, and sealing your furniture or shelves. Whether you are painting to flip or to keep for yourself, watch this video before you

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Here are my best tips for getting a smooth even finish on your painted projects! Whether you are painting wood furniture, cabinets, doors, or trim, these pointers will help you minimize brush marks, streaks, or uneven color on your painted surfaces. If you

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Is painted furniture still in style? Can you paint furniture and sell it for a profit? What type of furniture should you paint and when should you NOT paint it? I’ll talk about how to paint and flip furniture and give you some examples of channels that do a good job with specific decor styles. 

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I’ve seen projects featuring Salt Wash paint additive and I wanted to try some myself. In this video I’m transforming a shiny ceramic lamp, crock, and planter into stylish, textured pieces. I’ll tell you what I learned and show you how to achieve different finishes with paint,

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Today I’ll walk you step-by-step through painting the frame of your mirror without taking it apart. I’ll show you how to use chalk paint to transform the look of an old wall mirror, and I’ll give you tips for using spray paint too. For you furniture flippers, I’ll also address the question: Is it profitable to resell mirrors?

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Today’s video is a thrift store flip inspired by the fashion brand Consuela Bags. I’ll show you step-by-step how I transformed an old wooden tool box into a pretty caddy for my kitchen table. I was inspired by one of Consuela’s tote bags called “Bonita”. This DIY painting tutorial will show you that a little paint and creativity can turn trash to treasure!

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Can you really paint an upholstered piece of furniture? How do you know what it will look like and if you’ll like it? What color of paint should you use? How do you use it? Will it be crunchy and uncomfortable to sit on? Will it stain your clothes? In today’s video I’ll answer these questions. Spoiler alert: yes you CAN paint

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