Amy thank you so much! I picked up 2 little end tables off the side of the road the other day. I painted them with chalk paint, 1 is like a deep emerald green with a sage dry brush over it...and the second on is like a deep Grey with a light gray day brush. They have ALOT of scrolling and detail around the base, so the dry brushing really brought out that beautiful woodwork! The top of the green one, I did a faux green marble look, and the other one, I did a Carrara white marble look. They look amazing! I can't believe I was capable of doing that...of course, you were there every step of the way (in your videos). So being that the tops are marble looking, I naturally want them to be glossy. So I've been doing thin coats of poly clear gloss. But after 3 coats each, they are not glossy or even shiny! I think I worked the poly too much, like you said. Now I know how to fix it, thanks to you! Do you think I should leave the rest of the pieces matte, or should I put a satin finish?
For an incredibly smooth surface, sand with 220 or 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper. You wet the sandpaper before you sand. Then wipe down, Add your next coat and repeat. You'll be amazed how it smooths any irregularities like brush strokes. Good luck.
I am so happy about this video, I feel inspired, I am so new to painting furniture, I work next to a thrift store and I get so excited buying things that I know have so much potential to being beautiful again, so Thank you for teaching me this technique ❤️
I really liked this look. By having the lines on top from that wash, it gives the appearance of stained wood. (grain.) And having the plain wood on the bottom have a different colour makes this piece stand out. I have an idea for another project. The pattern of the veneer on the top of this piece was really a stand out. When you have a fascinating wood grain that is not damaged, I suggest a wood stain. You can get varied colours and the wood grain/veneer pattern would show. This was the only downside for me. I love the grain in wood or beautiful wood veneer patterns as this piece had. If not damaged, use it.
This was really good! Really good, you are so clear. I have primer fear, like if I do not sand and prime I am in trouble. You didn't sand either. Amazing. Can you tell I am new?
I love ❤️ your channel the advice is easy to learn and follow along without too much extra explaining. I’m super new to flipping furniture so your my first stop to learn how to do it
Lovely. Great explanation and tips. Would you kindly tell me what the original top of the table is? Is there any other finish you could have done that would update it but show the wood grain and design of the table top; or was it too fake to keep; or just not trendy enough to sell if the top wasn't not covered with paint? Thank you,
Love it! I have to redo my kitchen cabinets and they are old with 2 different laminate countertops. You have inspired me. Now I know what to do to get everything to blend. Thanks!!
I think I may have decided on paint colors for my 2 thrift store end tables. I don’t think I’ll do the wash on top even though I think it’s very pretty. Thank you for such an informative video.
I like the original mud puddle darker color for the top! After putting the washes on the top it just looked like it got lost. White on white 🤔 anyway it was a nice project and a beautiful paint job!
This almost exactly what I want to do for a 4 chair bar height table I have. Just had kitchen cabinets painted in repose gray and walls in Benjamin Moores Ashwood. I’ve changed a lot of decor to shades of blue. Any ideas for my base color?
You have perfected the techniques for professional results. Great future ahead. Stay healthy don’t get infected from Covid. Even if you support Trump ( he has had Vaccine). Have a niece 52 fighting to breathe- breaks my heart. She had your passion for work....
I have 3 pieces I want to do in a dove grey for the body and a darker grey top. But my tops are made out of a faux marble….should I sand the tops first?
Color choice is always tricky for me, especially whites. I found the Kylie M Interiors channel helpful in selecting paint color. She talks about coordinating your color selection with other colors in the home and how light in the home affects how color looks.
Thank you, I really enjoy your videos & learn from them. This is one I want to use on my kitchen table top. Thank you again, now I have the confidence I'll need.
looks great! I have a question. I used rustoleum matte clear top coat over my chalk paint and it looks streaky. Im a beginner and unsure what to do now. do I add another layer of top coat? or do I need to sand and apply another coat of chalk paint?
There’s a huge learning curve with top coats. Sometimes they can be easy and sometimes it’s tricky. If it were me I would wait till completely dries and then apply another coat. And possibly a third. Is your chalk paint light or dark? If it still looks streaky and you’re not happy with it you don’t have to sand you can just chalk paint over it and try again. If you’re using a dark color It’s much easier to see streaks so you can always add a little bit of your chalk paint into your topcoat. I always use a separate container to mix them. It really helps if your just using one color. Another tip is to make sure you’re using an even amount on your brush and try not to over work it. You can also wet your brush with water. That helps too.
Yes! I’ve tried them both. I like them both! I used Rustoleum for a few years. I still use it once in a while. The only problem is Rustoleum only has a few colors. It's s a little thicker too. I tend to gravitate toward thinner chalk paint. It’s just a little easier to apply, and I think there are less brush strokes. I’ve only used Waverly a few times. I thought it was an excellent paint and held up nicely.
Great as always, Amy! Is this going to be the beginning of a new beginner series? And congratulations on your continued awesome growth. So happy for you! -Cara
Painting furniture seems like so much fun but my goodness, it seems like it's complicated cause there are so many factors involved in what paints to use...
I will just give them a good rinse in the sink and then wash them in the washing machine. They won’t clog the drain since it’s just chalk paint. Chalk paint is water-based🙂
Have you ever tried the napkin technic? I want to do something with a little tablet that we have in the children's room 🙂. Can you give us some ideas about how ?
Usually I’m using chalk paint. Chalk paint is water-based, so I will rinse them well in the sink and then throw them in the washing machine. I will Only do that with water based paint.
Oh perfect! Thank you for the info. I found your channel a couple of days ago and have been binge watching. Your technique is so different, so wonderful, and so artistic. I love it!!! ❤️
Amy thank you so much! I picked up 2 little end tables off the side of the road the other day. I painted them with chalk paint, 1 is like a deep emerald green with a sage dry brush over it...and the second on is like a deep Grey with a light gray day brush. They have ALOT of scrolling and detail around the base, so the dry brushing really brought out that beautiful woodwork! The top of the green one, I did a faux green marble look, and the other one, I did a Carrara white marble look. They look amazing! I can't believe I was capable of doing that...of course, you were there every step of the way (in your videos).
So being that the tops are marble looking, I naturally want them to be glossy. So I've been doing thin coats of poly clear gloss. But after 3 coats each, they are not glossy or even shiny! I think I worked the poly too much, like you said. Now I know how to fix it, thanks to you! Do you think I should leave the rest of the pieces matte, or should I put a satin finish?
They sound beautiful. Anyway to post a before and after photo?
SO VERY LOVELY SHABBY CHIC STYLE, BEAUTIFUL, THANKS
For an incredibly smooth surface, sand with 220 or 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper. You wet the sandpaper before you sand. Then wipe down, Add your next coat and repeat. You'll be amazed how it smooths any irregularities like brush strokes. Good luck.
Great tip. Thank you!
Do you recommend sending for the white wash or for all parts of the painting process? I am new here. Lol
Always FUN to see the before and after. That's why I love doing refurbishing.very nice.
Thank you!
I am so happy about this video, I feel inspired, I am so new to painting furniture, I work next to a thrift store and I get so excited buying things that I know have so much potential to being beautiful again, so Thank you for teaching me this technique ❤️
Drop cloth brightened up so much! I love the wash too.
Right! You can do so many looks with a wash.
thank you so much for your tutorial ... I love the results and hope to achieve the same .. I wish I found your tutorial sooner
I really liked this look. By having the lines on top from that wash, it gives the appearance of stained wood. (grain.) And having the plain wood on the bottom have a different colour makes this piece stand out. I have an idea for another project. The pattern of the veneer on the top of this piece was really a stand out. When you have a fascinating wood grain that is not damaged, I suggest a wood stain. You can get varied colours and the wood grain/veneer pattern would show. This was the only downside for me. I love the grain in wood or beautiful wood veneer patterns as this piece had. If not damaged, use it.
This was really good! Really good, you are so clear. I have primer fear, like if I do not sand and prime I am in trouble. You didn't sand either. Amazing. Can you tell I am new?
Its so beautiful!!! Yiu definitely inspired me to do my night table besides my bed. I 💘 love the white wash look.
So fresh and updated!
Thanks 😊
WOW what a difference!!! Love the wash!!
I really like this and it doesn't seen too difficult.
Hello Princess.....you know the deal...coffee in hand ...taking a break from painting ..and gonna watch me some Inspiration 🤗🖌️🎨
😊💕
Thank you for posting this. You helped inspire me to update my dresser using these colors and techniques.
You’re welcome! I hope it turns out beautiful😊
Love the colors and I really like the wash on top. Thanks for a great beginner video !!
Thank you!
Ooh I like that brush!!!
Yes, I’m using it now on another project. I’ll have to get a few more.
I love ❤️ your channel the advice is easy to learn and follow along without too much extra explaining. I’m super new to flipping furniture so your my first stop to learn how to do it
Thank you so much!! ❤️
Thank you for this informative and instructional video for us beginners! 👍🏻 Nice piece.
Hi Amy once again this paint wash colour looks so nice, the whole piece looks really nice, thanks for all of your tip,all the best Mary 🌻
Thank you 😊
Beautiful!
Thank you ! Great tutorial. Love the quiet music.
Thank you!!
Love that round brush. Placing my Amazon order today!
Me too! I’m going to grab a few more tomorrow.
Just gorgeous
Thank you!
I am a flapper too. It works the best!!!
Right!😁
Lovely. Great explanation and tips. Would you kindly tell me what the original top of the table is? Is there any other finish you could have done that would update it but show the wood grain and design of the table top; or was it too fake to keep; or just not trendy enough to sell if the top wasn't not covered with paint? Thank you,
Love it! I have to redo my kitchen cabinets and they are old with 2 different laminate countertops. You have inspired me. Now I know what to do to get everything to blend. Thanks!!
Beautiful, I love it! Love the light color and satin finish. The doggie at the end is so cute.
Thank you! Anytime I lay a rug down he thinks it’s for him😁
Very pretty white.
I have used it on a few pieces as well.
Might have to get a screwdriver to that loose leg on the table.
Yes! I love that white too. I did eventually tighten the leg🙂
I think I may have decided on paint colors for my 2 thrift store end tables. I don’t think I’ll do the wash on top even though I think it’s very pretty. Thank you for such an informative video.
Thank you so much for this one for you really just gave me the inspiration I was looking for. You just got a new Sub here.
Thank you Olivia!❤️
Beautiful
Thank you ☺️
I like the original mud puddle darker color for the top! After putting the washes on the top it just looked like it got lost. White on white 🤔 anyway it was a nice project and a beautiful paint job!
That's awesome coverage
So beautiful!
Thank you
Thank you for such an informative video. Loved how this piece turned out 🐶
Thank you☺️
It’s very very nice 👍 what kind of sealing did you use ? ❣️
Great job! Beautiful!
Thank you!
Love this girl! Turned out beautiful and the way you explained it made it so simple to understand!
Thank you so much 😊 💕
@@FlipItFurniture Thank you!
Matches the rocking chair😉. Well done !
That is so beautiful, the top looks like aged drift wood. I love it, thank you for teaching us.
Nice work thanks for posting.
Thank you for watching 😊
Nice clean look. Thank you.
Thank you for watching!
This almost exactly what I want to do for a 4 chair bar height table I have. Just had kitchen cabinets painted in repose gray and walls in Benjamin Moores Ashwood. I’ve changed a lot of decor to shades of blue. Any ideas for my base color?
Great tutorial ❤️
You inspired me! Thanks for sharing this to all✌🙂. Can You recommend me a good quality paint?
My Favorite is a Dixie Belle Paint Company. I also love Country Chic and Wise Owl. All three are great brands.
Thank you much for this! I can't wait to try this for my own place. Curious, what is a reasonable selling price?
So good Amy!
Thank you!
You have perfected the techniques for professional results. Great future ahead. Stay healthy don’t get infected from Covid. Even if you support Trump ( he has had Vaccine). Have a niece 52 fighting to breathe- breaks my heart. She had your passion for work....
Thank you!
I’m so sorry about your niece❤️
I have 3 pieces I want to do in a dove grey for the body and a darker grey top. But my tops are made out of a faux marble….should I sand the tops first?
The new dawn mister bottles are just like the dixie belle misters too
Good to know!
You can use the drawer pull for another diy project if you make something with a drawer
Yes! I always Recycle the hardware🙂
Loved it
Thank you!
Esse tecido vc usa úmido ou seco? Muito lindo seu trabalho
How long do we wait between the sealer coats?
Love it, I do the light slapping motion too when doing spindles!! Lol
Thank you 🤣🤣
Color choice is always tricky for me, especially whites. I found the Kylie M Interiors channel helpful in selecting paint color. She talks about coordinating your color selection with other colors in the home and how light in the home affects how color looks.
Love it! I’ll have to check it out😊
Thank you, I really enjoy your videos & learn from them. This is one I want to use on my kitchen table top. Thank you again, now I have the confidence I'll need.
Awesome! Good luck with your table😊
Should you sand between topcoats?
looks great! I have a question. I used rustoleum matte clear top coat over my chalk paint and it looks streaky. Im a beginner and unsure what to do now. do I add another layer of top coat? or do I need to sand and apply another coat of chalk paint?
There’s a huge learning curve with top coats. Sometimes they can be easy and sometimes it’s tricky. If it were me I would wait till completely dries and then apply another coat. And possibly a third. Is your chalk paint light or dark? If it still looks streaky and you’re not happy with it you don’t have to sand you can just chalk paint over it and try again. If you’re using a dark color It’s much easier to see streaks so you can always add a little bit of your chalk paint into your topcoat. I always use a separate container to mix them. It really helps if your just using one color. Another tip is to make sure you’re using an even amount on your brush and try not to over work it. You can also wet your brush with water. That helps too.
I love the top but more contrast in the bottom part would showcase it better.
Have you ever tried Waverly or Rustoleum chalked paints? If yes, what are your thoughts on them? Thanks!!
Yes! I’ve tried them both. I like them both! I used Rustoleum for a few years. I still use it once in a while. The only problem is Rustoleum only has a few colors. It's s a little thicker too. I tend to gravitate toward thinner chalk paint. It’s just a little easier to apply, and I think there are less brush strokes. I’ve only used Waverly a few times. I thought it was an excellent paint and held up nicely.
Great as always, Amy! Is this going to be the beginning of a new beginner series? And congratulations on your continued awesome growth. So happy for you! -Cara
Painting furniture seems like so much fun but my goodness, it seems like it's complicated cause there are so many factors involved in what paints to use...
Was the paint dry when you did the first coat of sealer on the bottom?
Yes, all dry.
How do you wash your rags? Or do you throw them out? I’m worried about putting them in a washing machine, may clog drain.
I will just give them a good rinse in the sink and then wash them in the washing machine. They won’t clog the drain since it’s just chalk paint. Chalk paint is water-based🙂
Have you ever tried the napkin technic? I want to do something with a little tablet that we have in the children's room 🙂. Can you give us some ideas about how ?
Yes I have! My nightstand is napkin Decoupage and then I did the entire top of the vanity. I think I’m going to do a napkin video pretty soon😁
Are you able to wash and reuse the cloths? If so, do you have to wash it before it dries?
I rinse them with water afterwards, squeeze them out and then throw them in the washer later. I always reuse my cloths🙂
I should add that I usually use chalk paint and since it’s water based it comes out with ease.
@@FlipItFurniture Awesome. Thanks!
@@FlipItFurniture I figured! That’s pretty much all I paint with, you can do anything with it!
So pretty, GF!!
What would you charge for this piece?
Amazing 🐰🐇🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Thank you 😊
What is your "how to" for washing your microfiber rags after they have paint on them? Or do you use cheap ones then throw them away?
Usually I’m using chalk paint. Chalk paint is water-based, so I will rinse them well in the sink and then throw them in the washing machine. I will Only do that with water based paint.
Oh perfect! Thank you for the info. I found your channel a couple of days ago and have been binge watching. Your technique is so different, so wonderful, and so artistic. I love it!!! ❤️
Oh thank you so much! That made my day❤️
Hi
How long do I have to wait to dry between a layer and other? Thanks
I just wait Until it’s dry to the touch. So maybe 15 or 20 minutes
@@FlipItFurniture thank you
How long in between coats to dry?
I just wait for it to dry about 20 minutes and then go ahead with the next coat
Bellisimo !!
Traducelo al castellano !!
Saludos desde Argentina !!
Thank you! I’m trying a few times to translate but I’m having a hard time with the program. I will figure it out.
Did you let the paint dry in between the washes?
Yes i did!
@@FlipItFurniture thank you for your quick reply. It will be this weekend’s project.
That’s great! Have fun 😊
No sanding between layers?
I only sand between coats To smooth out brushstrokes but since I was using my water Mister it wasn’t necessary.
I would have left the top as is. Just maybe added some glaze or topcoat
A glaze would be pretty!
Hi where you got the brush
I left a link in the description box. I got it from Amazon.
@@FlipItFurniture thanks
Tenho amado seus vídeos, só gostaria de sugerir a opção de legendas pra outros idiomas, por exemplo português Brasil . Obrigada
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How to absolute ruining a great Wood table
Did you watch the video? It wasn’t wood.