Chalkboards have come a long way from the tiny tablet Laura Ingalls hauled to-and-from school in LHOTP. With the chalkboard trend showing no signs of slowing down, we see decorative chalkboards everywhere...offices, restaurants, bars, stores, ...
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Tinting Furniture Wax With Paint
Hi everyone! I just finished painting and antiquing a beautiful china cabinet that my sister and I found... FREE! Gotta LOVE a spectacular free find! It's painted with homemade chalk paint mixed with recycled paint (more on recycled paint ...
DIY Homemade Chalk Paint Tips
I've re-finished several pieces of furniture with the 4 most popular Homemade Chalk Paint Recipes. Through trial and error, I've discovered a few tips which make a BIG difference in DIY paint application and overall finish. If your chalk paint ...
BEST Homemade Chalk Paint Recipes
After spending $45 and a half day drive on a quart of brand name chalk paint, I was determined to find the BEST Homemade Chalk Paint Recipes for a cost efficient alternative. If you're interested in mixing your own chalk paint to save yourself ...
I Asked M-M-M – Can You Use Old Paint?
Prior projects have left me with several cans of paint which are well over 3-4 years old. I hate being wasteful, but I don't want to paint my furniture or walls with an old paint that's going to under-perform and end up looking hideous. Luckily, ...
How-To: Fill in Furniture Scratches
I've come across some fabulous furniture finds which were selling for next to nothing yet I didn't buy them. Why? They were scratched, gouged or scarred and I was under the impression that repairing these flaws was difficult and way too much work. ...
How-To-Tips: Painting Drawer Hardware
Painting drawer hardware is really easy to do and can make-or-break the overall appearance of your furniture. The most common challenge when painting hardware is getting an even paint coverage... which is really no challenge at all... just keep ...
How-To: Reduce Dust While Using a Sander
Harmful dust from old paint, shellac, stain, polyurethane and other nasty stuff can cause serious respiratory problems. Even when I wear a mask, the dust ALWAYS gives me a headache and causes my lungs to feel EXTREMELY heavy. This promotes ...
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