Creating a faux good grain using a graining rocking tool and wood stain.

Oak Wood Graining Technique

Oak wood graining is a fantastic faux wood grain effect. With practice it’s rather easy to accomplish, and when compared to buying a piece of oak furniture, oak graining is much less expensive. Oak is a beautiful hard wood; with lovely grain patterns, eye pleasing color, and a reputation for

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Faux marbleized wood.

Faux Marble Painting on Furniture

The classic look of marble is hard to beat. Marble is rich, durable and ever-so eye catching. Marble is often associated with wealth and class. Unfortunately, marble is also very heavy and expensive. Faux marbling is a fantastic alternative to the real deal. While the faux marble technique can be

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A painted faux leather look.

Faux Leather Look on Furniture

How To Paint a Faux Leather Look on Furniture Who doesn’t love the look of leather? Leather screams luxury. Leather is timeless, warm, and sophisticated. And there’s no doubt there are some drop-dead gorgeous leather furniture pieces out there, but they aren’t often affordable. That’s where learning how to paint

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Hand painted chest of drawers.

Creative Furniture Painting Ideas

A Few Less Common Creative Painting Furniture Ideas There are many creative furniture painting ideas, some of which are more common than others. Typically, when we talk about creative furniture painting ideas we are talking about “faux” finishes. The word “faux” means “false.” A painted faux finish is the process

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Country style cupboard painted with Milk Paint.

Milk Paint Finish

Milk Paint is an Environmentally Friendly Finish that has Been around for Thousands of Years A milk paint finish is common on antique furniture. Milk paint finishes have been used for thousands of years to add color and definition to wood furniture. It is a top finish choice because it

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Brushing on bright red enamel paint on a old wooden school desk.

Enamel Paint

Enamel Paint Can Be Applied Right over an Old Finish on Wood Furniture Enamel paint is an excellent choice for finishing wood furniture. Applying enamel to furniture is usually referred to as “Enameling.” Applying enamel paints to furniture produces a durable and attractive finish. The nice thing about enamel paint

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Types of Paint for Furniture

Common Questions and Answers about Types of Paint for Furniture Different types of paint should be used for different types of wood furniture. Before beginning a furniture painting project, make sure to read the common questions and answers listed below. No matter what type of paint is selected, it is

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Antique Dry Sink with old peeling paint.

Prepare Furniture for Painting

Correctly Prepare Furniture for Painting to Yield the Best Results To prepare furniture for painting, you must first get the wood ready. It can be easy to side-step the preparation process, but following recommended furniture preparation techniques will yield better results and help the paint last a lot longer. Most

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Painted children furniture- dresser and nightstand.

Choosing Paint Colors for Furniture

Choosing Paint Colors for Furniture will Depend on the Style of the Piece and Where it Will be Placed in the Home Choosing colors for painting furniture can be a fun project! With a layer of paint, an old and dilapidated piece of furniture that was purchased at a garage

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How to French Polish – Preparation

Preparation for Learning How to French Polish Involves Becoming Knowledgeable About Shellac Want to learn how to French polish furniture? French polishing requires a bit of preparation because it involves using a specific application technique. French polishing is a method used to apply shellac to antique furniture. Many people believe

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