13 Feb 2021

Restyled Buffet in Alabaster

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This project is a simple repaint and stain that will give this buffet a classy and current style. It is a perfect piece for this update as its smaller size is very versatile in todays decorating. Prep work for this included washing with TSP and scuff sanding with 220 grit before painting with General Finishes Alabaster Milk paint. If I do this again I will prime with BIN first to … Read More
12 Nov 2020

Bleached Oak End Tables

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I was commissioned to make two matching end tables for my previous project, Bleached Oak Coffee Table. This was a finish technique that I developed for that project and fortunately kept good records of the process. For this project I will be using the two remaining leaves from the original oak table to make two Bleached Oak End Tables with the same finish treatment. The picture above shows how different … Read More
27 Oct 2020

Bleached Oak Coffee Table

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I was told this table was at least 60 years old and possibly an antique. The condition of the table was heavily worn and stained but I saw in the old oak grain the possibility it could be a beautiful table again. I completely took the table top and pedestal apart to wash all the pieces with TSP. It’s always a good practice to pay special attention to the table … Read More
26 Oct 2020

Table and Chairs Makeover

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General Finishes, Blue Moon paint, paired with a lighter stain make a big change from the dated original dark oak finish in this Table and Chairs Makeover. This table came to me in need of refinishing. The finish on the table top and chair seats was worn. My plan was to strip, sand and refinish the table top and chair seats in a lighter stain and paint the rest with … Read More
25 Oct 2020

Restyled White Pedestal Table

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This is a nice solid oak table with an 18″ leaf that was in need of refinishing. The clear finish on the table top had worn through from years of use. It did not come with any chairs so my plan is to paint it in a clean white to make it as neutral as possible. I am getting better at remembering to take before pictures but I did not … Read More
14 Oct 2020

Restyled Coffee and Sofa Tables

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I saw potential in these two craftsman style solid wood tables. They where showing their age and the orange finish made them look old but I saw an opportunity to restyle the coffee and sofa tables in Alabaster white and the tops in driftwood gray. I began by giving the tables a good cleaning with TSP to remove the years of built up dirt. Then using my jigsaw I cut … Read More
27 Aug 2020

Repurposed Silverware Chest

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A friend brought this silverware chest to me with the idea of repurposing it into an Art Supply Organizer. She left the transformation details up to me. This begins the Repurposed Silverware Chest turned Art Supply Organizer. Keeping in mind that this project was for her son I could really see the silverware chest repurposed in a black and metallic pewter paint combination. I knew it would also need a … Read More

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