HOW TO UPDATE WHITE WICKER FURNITURE

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. 

FURNITURE PAINTING DON’TS| How to paint and sell furniture

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!

Photo credits:

“Every color” buffet: Wayfair
Accent Chair: Anthropologie
Entry Cabinet: Anthropologie
Armoire: Chairish
“Art” Furniture: Wayfair 

PAINTED FURNITURE WITH GOLD ACCENTS Furniture Painting Techniques for Beginners

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 to the next level by learning to use gilding wax or metallic paints. You’re going to love it! 

QUICK TIPS FOR PAINTING FURNITURE BLACK or other dark deep color (navy blue, forest green, teal)

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 start your next DIY painting project! It’s a beginner’s guide to dark paint finishes.

HOW TO GET SMOOTH PAINT FINISH ON FURNITURE| Furniture painting without brush marks for beginners

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 want to DIY but need some guidance from an experienced painter, watch this beginner-friendly guide! I’ll discuss chalk paint, polyurethane, clear coat, mineral paint, acrylic latex, and spray paint, as well as which tools will give you the best results. 

IS PAINTED FURNITURE DEAD? How to paint and flip furniture

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. 

HOW TO UPDATE A CERAMIC LAMP, VASE, OR PLANTER- DIY Paint Projects for Furniture Flippers

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, salt additive, and colored waxes. If you want to update a ceramic lamp or container watch this video to avoid some of my rookie mistakes! I’ll give tips and tricks for flipping thrift store finds into stylish new pieces to sell or keep for yourself.

Thanks to @Jami Ray Vintage for the inspiration!

HOW TO PAINT A MIRROR FRAME + Furniture Flipping Mirrors

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? (If you aren’t a flipper, you can jump to the tutorial at 5:21.)

If you want to learn how to paint a mirror frame, check out this how-to video!

PAINTED DECOR FASHION INSPIRED: Consuela Bags

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!

CAN YOU PAINT UPHOLSTERY WITH CHALK PAINT? Easy Upholstery Makeover

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 upholstery, but some projects will look much better than others. I’ll help you assess whether it’s a good idea for your piece of furniture or not. If you follow my guidelines you’ll find a great way to update old furniture and give it a new life!