Guest post by: Lindsay of Rustic Owl Furnishings STEP 1 - It's all in the prep! I'll start out by saying, Prep is key! Your finish is only as good as your prep. I  would say 85% of refinishing is prep work. The first thing I did before starting on this hutch was assessing it for damages. There were a few pieces of missing veneer on...

Guest post by: Laurie of Cottage Harbor Homes When I first saw the beautiful antique dresser and mirror that I painted with Amulent Paint, I knew the look I wanted to go for.  A pale shade of coastal blue green.  I chose the color Patina Shadow because it was exactly the tone I had imagined.  1. Not knowing if the piece had original lead paint on...

Guest post by: Molly of Molly Rose Restores I often refinish very old and sometimes neglected pieces of furniture. While refinishing the outside of the piece can help rejuvenate a piece of furniture, the inside can often get neglected. Both are equally important to ensure that a piece will look and last a long time. The Chippy Barn Wood Nectar is the perfect multi-use product...