Refinishing Blog

From Forgotten to Fabulous: Rebuilding a Pair of Antique Dressers

From Forgotten to Fabulous: Rebuilding a Pair o...

Years ago, I rebuilt and refinished the teal dresser above — it had beautiful curves and great potential, so I brought it back to life. I held onto it, hoping...

From Forgotten to Fabulous: Rebuilding a Pair o...

Years ago, I rebuilt and refinished the teal dresser above — it had beautiful curves and great potential, so I brought it back to life. I held onto it, hoping...

Bachelor Chest Makeover: The Step-by-Step Glow-Up You Didn’t Know You Needed

Bachelor Chest Makeover: The Step-by-Step Glow-...

I love when a piece surprises me—and this little bachelor chest totally delivered. It was solid wood (win!), had beautiful lines, and was the perfect size for my small entryway....

Bachelor Chest Makeover: The Step-by-Step Glow-...

I love when a piece surprises me—and this little bachelor chest totally delivered. It was solid wood (win!), had beautiful lines, and was the perfect size for my small entryway....

How to Create My Best-Selling Raised Grain Dark Oak Finish

How to Create My Best-Selling Raised Grain Dark...

There’s something timeless and grounding about the deep, dimensional character of a raised grain dark oak finish. This look has quickly become my top seller—and for good reason. The rich...

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How to Create My Best-Selling Raised Grain Dark...

There’s something timeless and grounding about the deep, dimensional character of a raised grain dark oak finish. This look has quickly become my top seller—and for good reason. The rich...

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How to Create a Pottery Barn Sienna Brown Finish

How to Create a Pottery Barn Sienna Brown Finish

Perfect for furniture lovers chasing that warm, rustic luxe look! If you’ve ever admired the rich, earthy brown finish on Pottery Barn pieces, you’re not alone. That signature Sienna Brown...

How to Create a Pottery Barn Sienna Brown Finish

Perfect for furniture lovers chasing that warm, rustic luxe look! If you’ve ever admired the rich, earthy brown finish on Pottery Barn pieces, you’re not alone. That signature Sienna Brown...

How to Apply SealCoat Before a Paint Wash

How to Apply SealCoat Before a Paint Wash

  Create a soft, layered finish without blotchiness. If you’ve ever attempted a paint wash directly on raw wood and ended up with uneven patches or paint that soaked in...

How to Apply SealCoat Before a Paint Wash

  Create a soft, layered finish without blotchiness. If you’ve ever attempted a paint wash directly on raw wood and ended up with uneven patches or paint that soaked in...

5 Things That Could Spontaneously Combust During Furniture Refinishing

5 Things That Could Spontaneously Combust Durin...

5 Things That Could Spontaneously Combust During Furniture Refinishing (Yes, really… and no, this isn’t a Halloween post.) Thankfully, this has never happened to me—but it did happen to Wendy...

5 Things That Could Spontaneously Combust Durin...

5 Things That Could Spontaneously Combust During Furniture Refinishing (Yes, really… and no, this isn’t a Halloween post.) Thankfully, this has never happened to me—but it did happen to Wendy...