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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.