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
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