Hey all, the table wobble was simply from one of the adjustable feet that was still extended from previous owners, it was easy to adjust so it no longer wobbles... but I'm kicking myself for not noticing until after we filmed!
Good for you giving up coffee! And yes, the table and chairs look great. It’s Always nice a wood piece of furniture gets a new life instead of going to the landfill.
I did one of these table sets in white with a walnut stained top - and I loved it til I saw this video!! Love love love the green :-) Now I have to redo mine!!
So sanded my marked, worn out farm house oak table ( with two panels) and seven chairs (same as above but bigger). The sanded wood on table top came up GORGEOUS! I decided to stain top with white with VARATHANE CLASSIC - WHITE WASH (oil). It did not sink in as much as I hoped as you could still see A LOT of the pine colour below. Did a second coverage after light sanding and waiting a few hours. White still not as deeply sunken into the wood, but I decided I could live with it. it said let dry for 2-3 hour but I let it dry over night. After waiting over night I just used the WIPE-ON POLY (CLEAR SATIN). Gutted........ it seemed to dilute the white wash already on table and began to removed it. Now the table is much lighter and almost looks pine AGAIN. Instructions on White wash, did say : 'to complete wood project and for best protection finish with Varathane WATER BASED Polyurethane, in gloss, satin or matt'. However, as I've watched MANY videos, that suggest poly wip- on oil based will provide a lmore resilient and longer lasting finish, if the surface is actually going to be used to place warm plates or regular spills and wipe ups. One video actually said using water based polycrylic on tables can cause the white cloudy marks to appear through the varnish. We actually had white cloudy ring mark on this table before I sanded it which is why I wanted to avoid that. I'm guessing the problem is putting oil based vanish over oil based stain? Any suggestions? I'm feeling like I'm going to have to sand it back lightly and white wash it white with paint, but not I'm sure if I should use latex(water based), acrylic (chemical?) or oil, based so that the Poly wipe on will not wipe off the finish, as there is already oil based paint sunken into the wood now. Never Varathane wood stain white wash before on table, I wont use it anymore either as basically it DOES NOT ABSORB IN TO THE WOOD very well and leaving it longer before wiping off makes it look more like paint....... Maybe I should have used a white stain not white wash? Fire away with suggestions...... one frustrated mama! BTW: The table looks lovely as it is smooth and even as I just worked with the wipe-on to even out the white wash and ensure not streaks........ so it just looks mostly pine and ill have to see it EVERY DAY.....
Ugh that’s so frustrating! There are always projects that go like that (I’m working on a huge set where I’m stripping then staining a lot of it and having similar frustrations). Ok so any top coat will usually make your piece look slightly “darker” similar to if you put a little water on freshly sanded wood. If you’re wanting it even lighter here’s my idea...I just used general finishes gel stain in the white color go try and fix a similar issue to yours. It’s still oil based so it applies easier than a water based paint wash in my opinion, it’s challenging not to get a streaky look on really large surfaces with water based because it dries so fast. Anyway, the gel stain can go over existing finishes so it would work over what you’ve done so far without having to remove it all. Just give it a light scuff sand first :)
DIY Wife Thank you for taking the time to reply. That sounds like a plan. Im going to try it. I just refinished four beat up old hollow doors on two closets in a community room, put fake panels on them, and tried to cut corner by using deck stain I already had. I planned to wipe it off, but like you said, it dried so quickly it was difficult to work with and was super dark grey. I even sanded them back, but they were still too dark. I ended painting them white again and using Varathane gel stain (oil based) in weathered gray and they came out AWESOME! I noticed then there was so much time to play with which before stain dried, and thats is why I thought the oil based white wash would be easier as it was oil. Hopefully, the Wipe On Poly will not wipe off the next finish too. Im thinking I may have to find a spray on polyurthene in oil based (if there is one) as even brushing it on may wipe the stain off. Trial and error is how we learn but the error parts are never pleasant...thank you again!
I am so happy I found this channel. wow. You guy really are so amazing. I wish you had started sooner. Cant wait to see Renos if your into that sort of thing
Yay, I'm glad you did too! I wish I would've listened to Dean sooner haha, renos are definitely my favorite and I'm sure we'll have more of those down the road! I'm planning our kids' bathrooms currently and Dean wants to document those :)
Andrea, you are just the best. I watch your work with such passion. I am hoping i can follow your footsteps. You are such an inspiration. Love the team work. Yoi do wonders.
If you are near Round Rock & ever need storage or enclosed work space, I have 3 car garage/storage that needs use. I’d love to donate space … to watch your skill sometime. Lol I’m retired nurse… I love free education! Lol
I have the same dining table which the previous owner left behind in my now townhome 15+ year ago, my husband like it but I (still) hate it, so much didn't know what to do until I just saw your video, now I plans so let's see what the outcome would be. Thanks for the idea.
Another great video!! Love your work and you two make such a great team! Could you share some tips on how you edit your photos sometime? Keep the flips coming!
I'm trying to give myself a little pep talk on that piece currently haha... I bought it as a set with 6 chairs and none of it has gone as planned so it's currently still sitting in my garage unfinished and taunting me.
Thank you! Yeah, I never read the descriptions, I just go to the video..lol, I have to start reading them.. :) Thank you, keep up the awesome job you guys do.
Ok... so I am getting excited about refinishing the dressers in the basement with my youngest daughter's help. Tomorrow I am taking her driving (she just got her permit) and we are going to stop and look at paint color options. The question I have after watching this video.... Do you seal your top coat of paint? Do you use a paint that has a built-in sealer? Basically what do you use to protect the final coat? I thought I saw the green paint you used also had a urethane finish built-in, or do I have that incorrect? Ok no more rambling. Thanks in advance.
i guess Im asking randomly but does someone know of a method to get back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid forgot the account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me
@Gianni Marco I really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and I'm in the hacking process atm. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
That green is a winner for sure. I have the same table in oak that's about 90 yrs old. I want to do it over in a very light stain. It has several bad water stains that I need to deal with first. Any suggestions? Oxalic acid or household bleach are the only 2 things I've heard of but never tried either. Loved the finish on yours!!!
Do you know if the top is veneer? I'm honestly not an expert at repairing antiques, but I would google ways to deal with the water stain in case there's something I'm not thinking of. If the top is solid wood, sanding should take care of it. You just have to be careful if it's a thin veneer on top though, it's so easy to accidentally sand through it (ask me how I know!). I've tried bleaching wood but wasn't happy with my results, but that'll work differently with different kinds of wood. It can be tricky to get a really light finish, as most wood will look a lot darker with just a clear coat on. For me, my favorite way to achieve that look is using watered down acrylic paint. I have another example of this in our next video, I "stain" an entire piece using this to help blend the different kinds of wood I used.
I'd think writing desks would be profitable. I'm looking for a cheap one here in ABQ but hard to find on Facebook markets. When I do see one they are always already gone.
@@diywife I think you may have said they're not in demand so much. Wondering, don't you guys get asked if you know anyone who can move the finished furniture? That's an issue I'd like to know about.
It was just one of the adjustable legs that was fully extended, super easy fix! Just kicking myself for not seeing it until after we filmed that because I've had this comment probably 100 times haha
Hey there! Do you mean the one in our living room? If so, it's actually one I made that's part real part faux :). Dean documented that for a potential video, I didn't think anyone would care to see but maybe it would make a fun video!
Dear Andrea, Just found you today. She was quite taken by the bases that she learned to do thanks to you. My question is: What kind of Paint Sprayer you use, I find that it appears much more useful than many others that I have seen on TH-cam. Even being more expensive it really could pay for itself in time if using the cheaper ones that are being used by others. Can you help me? Kate Anderson
Can you make a video on what materials are needed to paint and flip a furniture piece? Would it be better to spray paint or paint with a brush? I want to try but don’t want to make a mess😅 I want a good solid paint job!
Hey Karen! We did a tutorial video here th-cam.com/video/qj8dDbpGw8M/w-d-xo.html and we also have a downloadable PDF which is in the description of our videos!
May I ask what sprayer you use? Do you love it? Can you do quarts or only gallons? I currently have an aircompressor and hplv. I like it and the finish is great. Clean up fast. But I have to refill often. Thanks for your input! Love your channel!
I used my airless for this one, but I’ve actually switched to almost only using my hvlp for furniture because I don’t need as much paint and it just seems a lot easier for smaller projects like a piece of furniture (when I’m doing one at a time). With the airless I do use a gallon, it takes an entire quart just to prime the line. For bigger projects though I love it! The exact one I have isn’t made any longer (from harbor freight) but I have a few similar options linked in some of our recent videos if that’s helpful.
Hey all, the table wobble was simply from one of the adjustable feet that was still extended from previous owners, it was easy to adjust so it no longer wobbles... but I'm kicking myself for not noticing until after we filmed!
Would you do a video on how you make the wood bottom that you put on most of your furniture?
It’s in a prior episode.
I would be interested too. The bases you do are artistic yet streamlined. G Ire
Good for you giving up coffee! And yes, the table and chairs look great. It’s Always nice a wood piece of furniture gets a new life instead of going to the landfill.
You really are an artist. Turning the off trend table into something super modern and desirable.
Yep, one of my favourite colours too.
Bro I was NOT expecting to see the GarageBand guy in this vid. He’s really helping in all aspects of my life
The colour really is the best! 🤗
You guys are my new favorite channel! Quality videos and workmanship! Love your personalities!
I love this ! I have same table! Lol … and I think your bases are stunning! They make the finishing touch & compliment your talent & hard work!!! …
On the bottom of the feet of the table are adjusters to level the table so it won't tip. .......(unique stands by itself).
I love your videos :) Incredible how spray painting the furniture gives it such a smooth finish! Love the two tone white wood and green :)
u two are a dynamic duo. amazing job.
Love this color! Well done as
I have this exact table that I got from FB too haha. Thank you for the inspiration, mine definitely could use a makeover too!
Our local fire department just put out the very same table, I snatched it up. Nothing beats free.
You complement each other so well! I look forward to future videos not only because of the content but because of your interaction with each other.
Nice color !! Beautiful.
I did one of these table sets in white with a walnut stained top - and I loved it til I saw this video!! Love love love the green :-) Now I have to redo mine!!
Oh I bet that looks beautiful too though! But yeah I'm a bit partial to green :)
Amazingly Beautiful
I realize this is an older vlog but...I have this exact table and I've been trying to decide what to do with it...THANK YOU
I am new to this channel. It's easy to like the too of you , fun, sincere, funny and especially professional and proficient in what you do. 👌💜
Founded your channel today, and can’t stop watching. Your work is very inspiring, makes me want to do it too. Good work
Your Painting technique is awesome !
So sanded my marked, worn out farm house oak table ( with two panels) and seven chairs (same as above but bigger). The sanded wood on table top came up GORGEOUS! I decided to stain top with white with VARATHANE CLASSIC - WHITE WASH (oil). It did not sink in as much as I hoped as you could still see A LOT of the pine colour below. Did a second coverage after light sanding and waiting a few hours. White still not as deeply sunken into the wood, but I decided I could live with it. it said let dry for 2-3 hour but I let it dry over night. After waiting over night I just used the WIPE-ON POLY (CLEAR SATIN). Gutted........ it seemed to dilute the white wash already on table and began to removed it. Now the table is much lighter and almost looks pine AGAIN. Instructions on White wash, did say : 'to complete wood project and for best protection finish with Varathane WATER BASED Polyurethane, in gloss, satin or matt'.
However, as I've watched MANY videos, that suggest poly wip- on oil based will provide a lmore resilient and longer lasting finish, if the surface is actually going to be used to place warm plates or regular spills and wipe ups. One video actually said using water based polycrylic on tables can cause the white cloudy marks to appear through the varnish. We actually had white cloudy ring mark on this table before I sanded it which is why I wanted to avoid that.
I'm guessing the problem is putting oil based vanish over oil based stain? Any suggestions?
I'm feeling like I'm going to have to sand it back lightly and white wash it white with paint, but not I'm sure if I should use latex(water based), acrylic (chemical?) or oil, based so that the Poly wipe on will not wipe off the finish, as there is already oil based paint sunken into the wood now.
Never Varathane wood stain white wash before on table, I wont use it anymore either as basically it DOES NOT ABSORB IN TO THE WOOD very well and leaving it longer before wiping off makes it look more like paint....... Maybe I should have used a white stain not white wash? Fire away with suggestions...... one frustrated mama!
BTW: The table looks lovely as it is smooth and even as I just worked with the wipe-on to even out the white wash and ensure not streaks........ so it just looks mostly pine and ill have to see it EVERY DAY.....
Ugh that’s so frustrating! There are always projects that go like that (I’m working on a huge set where I’m stripping then staining a lot of it and having similar frustrations). Ok so any top coat will usually make your piece look slightly “darker” similar to if you put a little water on freshly sanded wood. If you’re wanting it even lighter here’s my idea...I just used general finishes gel stain in the white color go try and fix a similar issue to yours. It’s still oil based so it applies easier than a water based paint wash in my opinion, it’s challenging not to get a streaky look on really large surfaces with water based because it dries so fast. Anyway, the gel stain can go over existing finishes so it would work over what you’ve done so far without having to remove it all. Just give it a light scuff sand first :)
DIY Wife Thank you for taking the time to reply. That sounds like a plan. Im going to try it.
I just refinished four beat up old hollow doors on two closets in a community room, put fake panels on them, and tried to cut corner by using deck stain I already had. I planned to wipe it off, but like you said, it dried so quickly it was difficult to work with and was super dark grey. I even sanded them back, but they were still too dark. I ended painting them white again and using Varathane gel stain (oil based) in weathered gray and they came out AWESOME! I noticed then there was so much time to play with which before stain dried, and thats is why I thought the oil based white wash would be easier as it was oil. Hopefully, the Wipe On Poly will not wipe off the next finish too. Im thinking I may have to find a spray on polyurthene in oil based (if there is one) as even brushing it on may wipe the stain off. Trial and error is how we learn but the error parts are never pleasant...thank you again!
I’m loving the color. ❤️❤️!! You both did a beautiful job. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️❤️
Damn I wish I could get that same paint in Finland! I LOVE that color!
I am so happy I found this channel. wow. You guy really are so amazing. I wish you had started sooner. Cant wait to see Renos if your into that sort of thing
Yay, I'm glad you did too! I wish I would've listened to Dean sooner haha, renos are definitely my favorite and I'm sure we'll have more of those down the road! I'm planning our kids' bathrooms currently and Dean wants to document those :)
Absolutely Beautiful!
Beautiful and you both are funny at the end....win win!!!
Looks really great
Oh wow!!!!! I loved it!!!! Gongrats!
Very nice!😎👍🏼
I love it in that color 😍 💕
Love ❤️ your work ! You have very good taste !!!
You guys are my favorite to watch. I am a new sub but have been binging your channel
Aw thanks so much!!
Beautiful job.
Great job and I love the staging!
Great couple!! Great remods and makeovers! I'm a fan for life!
Your pieces are awesome great job
Andrea, you are just the best. I watch your work with such passion. I am hoping i can follow your footsteps. You are such an inspiration. Love the team work. Yoi do wonders.
Perfect side business! I love this more than my regular job ✌🏻
Another beautiful project! And your assistant is really coming along! 😂
Amazing! You are very talented
You are awesome! 😍
This emeraldgreen is s o beautiful 😻
You guys are nailing it! Amazing flips, amazing production quality. Keep it up!
My new favorite channel!
im amazed
Great video! It do this myself and love it. Keep up the good work 🪑
You guys are amazing! So inspiring 🤗
Very pretty!
Love your work
If you are near Round Rock & ever need storage or enclosed work space, I have 3 car garage/storage that needs use. I’d love to donate space … to watch your skill sometime. Lol I’m retired nurse… I love free education! Lol
Beautiful!
Great video! You guys are a very talented couple! Keep it up, I love these types of arts!!!
I have the same dining table which the previous owner left behind in my now townhome 15+ year ago, my husband like it but I (still) hate it, so much didn't know what to do until I just saw your video, now I plans so let's see what the outcome would be. Thanks for the idea.
Love you guys!
This is one of my favorites
love your channel.
And my favourite color as well 😆🤣😂
Well done 💚
Beautiful!!! Have you ever makeover a door? Inside door I mean... I m looking for inspiration...
Not more than just painting at this point! I bet Pinterest would have some helpful inspiration though :)
NICE!!!!
Future ideas a ombré wood stained table omg I’d die for
You're the Ana White of flips!!!
Oh, I loved the table and chairs. You guys crack me up, you r having too much fun.lol
Awesome
Another great video!! Love your work and you two make such a great team! Could you share some tips on how you edit your photos sometime? Keep the flips coming!
Love 💕 love 💕 Stella. 5 💫 excellence.
Will you be doing something with the table in the background?? I have the same one and would love to see what you come up with!
I'm trying to give myself a little pep talk on that piece currently haha... I bought it as a set with 6 chairs and none of it has gone as planned so it's currently still sitting in my garage unfinished and taunting me.
Another flip for the (so much) better. Beautiful. And I’d like to ask if there was any special reason the table wasn’t sanded, apart from the top.
Luv it 👍🏼😍
Love the color you chose! And how you did a light wash on the bare wood for the top.
Thank you
Awesome flip you guys, what's the name of the green you use.. Can't wait to see the other project from scratch. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks! I usually put the color in the description (just so you know where to find that if you'd like in the future). This was SW shade grown ;)
Thank you! Yeah, I never read the descriptions, I just go to the video..lol, I have to start reading them.. :) Thank you, keep up the awesome job you guys do.
Ok... so I am getting excited about refinishing the dressers in the basement with my youngest daughter's help. Tomorrow I am taking her driving (she just got her permit) and we are going to stop and look at paint color options. The question I have after watching this video.... Do you seal your top coat of paint? Do you use a paint that has a built-in sealer? Basically what do you use to protect the final coat? I thought I saw the green paint you used also had a urethane finish built-in, or do I have that incorrect? Ok no more rambling. Thanks in advance.
I’ve found that I actually prefer a less expensive paint with a top coat on top vs just the urethane but itself :)
*by itself
Honestly gorgeous!
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i guess Im asking randomly but does someone know of a method to get back into an Instagram account??
I was stupid forgot the account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me
@Kai Raul Instablaster =)
@Gianni Marco I really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and I'm in the hacking process atm.
Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Gianni Marco it worked and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy!
Thank you so much, you saved my ass !
@Kai Raul Happy to help :D
Love the color! Can't wait for an update. Did you sell it?
Thanks! We did finally sell for $300, tables definitely seem to be harder to sell where we are!
My kitchen table set is Amish looks just like that but it’s brown
And link that poly if you would please?
Such a great table! And that green is an amazing color!! What flooring is in your sunroom? It’s so gorgeous
You're so gifted Andrea!
That green is a winner for sure. I have the same table in oak that's about 90 yrs old. I want to do it over in a very light stain. It has several bad water stains that I need to deal with first. Any suggestions? Oxalic acid or household bleach are the only 2 things I've heard of but never tried either.
Loved the finish on yours!!!
Do you know if the top is veneer? I'm honestly not an expert at repairing antiques, but I would google ways to deal with the water stain in case there's something I'm not thinking of. If the top is solid wood, sanding should take care of it. You just have to be careful if it's a thin veneer on top though, it's so easy to accidentally sand through it (ask me how I know!).
I've tried bleaching wood but wasn't happy with my results, but that'll work differently with different kinds of wood. It can be tricky to get a really light finish, as most wood will look a lot darker with just a clear coat on. For me, my favorite way to achieve that look is using watered down acrylic paint. I have another example of this in our next video, I "stain" an entire piece using this to help blend the different kinds of wood I used.
This looks amazing. Did you solve the table wobble?
Hi
Why did you apply poly twice? can you give a bit better detail on that to achieve that light wood look?
Very nich choice of colour...
But the table is a bit shaky...mabe you should fix it somehow😅
Try rubio monocoat to lighten wood. Doesn't give you an ashy result.
Beautiful! Could you please tell me the paint color and type of paint? Thankyou
it is beautiful but the WOBBLING made me crazy! Hopefully, you made that adjustment.
I'd think writing desks would be profitable. I'm looking for a cheap one here in ABQ but hard to find on Facebook markets. When I do see one they are always already gone.
Oh wow! Where I am desks seem hard to sell
@@diywife I think you may have said they're not in demand so much. Wondering, don't you guys get asked if you know anyone who can move the finished furniture? That's an issue I'd like to know about.
Looks great, but kinda grinds my gears that it's not standing stabe. "7:25-7:27" You can see the wabble when she puts the flower pot on.
It was just one of the adjustable legs that was fully extended, super easy fix! Just kicking myself for not seeing it until after we filmed that because I've had this comment probably 100 times haha
New to the channel, you two are hilarious you made me smile. That table is just beautiful. How do you manage to spray in the winter?
We're in Texas so the weather still gets warm enough to paint some days even during the winter :). It's the summer that gives us trouble!
I have do that but my dining is with wood and metal.
Eek! You gotta sand with the wood grain. Lol.
The way you look at each other...😍
Can I ask what kind of a tree plant it’s behind you on the left? 😊
Hey there! Do you mean the one in our living room? If so, it's actually one I made that's part real part faux :). Dean documented that for a potential video, I didn't think anyone would care to see but maybe it would make a fun video!
@@diywife yeah, that’s the one...video please!!! 😁
Dear Andrea, Just found you today. She was quite taken by the bases that she learned to do thanks to you.
My question is: What kind of Paint Sprayer you use, I find that it appears much more useful than many others that I have seen on TH-cam. Even being more expensive it really could pay for itself in time if using the cheaper ones that are being used by others. Can you help me? Kate Anderson
Can you make a video on what materials are needed to paint and flip a furniture piece? Would it be better to spray paint or paint with a brush? I want to try but don’t want to make a mess😅 I want a good solid paint job!
Hey Karen! We did a tutorial video here th-cam.com/video/qj8dDbpGw8M/w-d-xo.html and we also have a downloadable PDF which is in the description of our videos!
but whyyyy Andrea whyyyyyy? why gave up coffee? its the elixir of life!!!
May I ask what sprayer you use? Do you love it? Can you do quarts or only gallons? I currently have an aircompressor and hplv. I like it and the finish is great. Clean up fast. But I have to refill often. Thanks for your input! Love your channel!
I used my airless for this one, but I’ve actually switched to almost only using my hvlp for furniture because I don’t need as much paint and it just seems a lot easier for smaller projects like a piece of furniture (when I’m doing one at a time). With the airless I do use a gallon, it takes an entire quart just to prime the line. For bigger projects though I love it! The exact one I have isn’t made any longer (from harbor freight) but I have a few similar options linked in some of our recent videos if that’s helpful.
@@diywife thank you for sharing! Love your brain. Happy your husband could share it with us all. Lol.