I knew I was going to do the top wood but I wanted to do a natural wood color. I have always wanted to do a table with all different color and style chairs. So instead I did two beachy colors for the chairs and a natural grey base.
Category: Intermediate
Slant Top Desk Makeover
Finding gems like this one in storage for FREE is what I live for. This slant top desk makeover was so fun to create.
How to Remove Dents From Wood
Ironing out dents? Yes lets talk about how to remove dents from wood. Its more like steaming dents out of wood.
MCM Dresser Makeover
The sleek streamline style of MCM is one of the biggest draws of this style. I am in love this MCM dresser makeover!
How to Repair a Lacquer Finish
Lacquer is an evaporative type finish which means that it cures by evaporating. This type of finish will also re-amalgamate into self, making is easier to repair.
Antique Walnut Dresser Makeover
I loved working on this Antique Walnut Dresser makeover. It was so fun to create and decide which parts I was going to refinish and which parts got paint.
Repair Furniture with Bondo
One of the best ways to fill large areas is with Bondo. Today I will show you how to repair furniture with Bondo. Yes, it is made for cars but it has been used by professionals for many years.
Mid Century Modern Dresser
This Mid Century Modern Dresser was a fun creation collaboration. Every aspect of this piece was thoroughly thought out.
Ceruse Finish Using Grain Filler
Ceruse finishing is also called limed finishing. Cerusing is a technique used to highlight the detail of the grain on wood. This technique can be done on stained or painted wood. Today I am going to show you how to create a ceruse finish using grain filler.
Dresser Makeover
Creating and designing furniture like this piece is one of my favorite things to do. I always start a design like this with a sample piece. Painted a piece of wood with General Finishes Basil Milk Paint once dried lightly distressed and then glazed with watered down General Finishes Waterbase Stain – Graphite.
How To Get A Raw Wood Look
The Raw Wood look is a classic and clean look that is very appealing. I am going to share my secret on how to get this look with many of the honey color or 90s oak stained furniture.
What Stripper Should You Use?
Stripping can be so messy I am going to share the easiest most efficient way to strip wood.
Lime Waxing Look (With Grain Filler)
This look really highlights the grain and shows its beauty rather than painting over it.
Cabinet Upcycled to Kitchen Island
It’s such an honor to be trusted with a sentimental piece of furniture. This cabinet was build as a tool bench at Briggs and Stratton in Wauwatosa WI. Watch as I transformed this tool bench into a kitchen island.
Dry Sink Revival
This dry sink had seen better days, I was asked by a new coming small business to revive this dry sink. The best part is they requested a soft PINK!
