by Leah Rex | Sep 15, 2019 | DIY, Furniture Painting Tips, Furniture Transfers, Paint
I love these big metal tanker or teacher desks! But why are they made so ugly? I wondered for years if I could actually paint mine, and the answer is a big YES! You can totally paint them! This post contains affiliate links. You don’t pay any more from ordering from...
by Leah Rex | Aug 29, 2019 | DIY, Furniture Painting Tips, Paint
Let’s talk about furniture prepping! This is a hot topic because it is the most important part of your project. Here I am going to show some tips on how to prep older antique furniture that has been sitting in the attic, barn, or maybe your basement. These...
by Leah Rex | Aug 21, 2019 | DIY, Furniture Painting Tips, Paint
If you’re lucky, milk jugs are one of those rare items that you’ll stumble upon while you are out thrifting! You can also buy them at Hobby Lobby or other decorating stores, but they’re pricey. I picked both of these jugs up for around $15 each...
by Leah Rex | Jul 30, 2019 | DIY, Furniture Painting Tips, Paint
So you’ve decided to paint some furniture. Now what? You’ve heard of this thing called chalk paint, but there are a million brands to choose from. Do you have to clean my piece? Do you have to prime? Why is everyone showing you all these crazy techniques when you...
by Leah Rex | Jul 25, 2019 | DIY, Furniture Painting Tips, Paint, Uncategorized
How do you get a nice smooth furniture paint finish on the top of your furniture? If you’ve ever painted furniture, you know the top is the most important part! It also is one of the hardest areas to get a smooth and durable finish. The larger the area, the more room...
by Leah Rex | Jun 26, 2019 | DIY, Paint
I recently did a custom design for my friends Deanna and Dave. I was pretty excited to do this piece because it was a pie safe! They told me they had bought this piece from their friend’s business for their first home together. It was just begging for an update!...
