Antique paint

Got a piece of furniture that could use some freshening up? Here’s how I used shades of white chalk paint to update a vintage sideboard.

Using black paint, a glazing medium and a few drops of water, you can create a dark, antiqued effect in the cracks and corners of your piece.

Kitchen inspiration for a more rustic wood cabinet kitchen with a modern twist.

Well, despite the fact that I am starting to feel my age, this post is actually about achieving that well worn, loved, aged and antique look on furniture and de…

antique vintage beveled glass mirror w/ ornate old gold metal oval frame

Q: How do I paint wood furniture (finished or unfinished) without it staying tacky/sticky afterward? Whenever I paint wood, no matter how long I wait for it to dry, whatever I place on top sticks or leaves marks behind. Should I seal it with something?Sent by MichelleEditor: Sarah Coffey used semi-gloss in her tutorial How To: Upgrade Furniture with Paint and Hardware. And there is probably more advice in the posts linked here Before & After: 5 Painted Furniture Projects.

Art is Beauty on Instagram: "Happy Monday! It’s been a bit since I worked on a piece of furniture! It’s been so hot out and we have been so busy. But yesterday the temps magically dropped and it was the perfect painting weather ! A friend gave me this little antique dresser and while it was adorable. It needed some help. When I sanded the top I saw the extent of the damage and decided that painting the box in “Acadia” would be the perfect enhancement of the warm rich wood drawers. I…