Chalk Paint for Beginners & Java Gel Stain Tutorial

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  • Опубліковано 6 бер 2018
  • Update Check out my NEW video where I follow this tutorial with new products you can buy online and show you what I would do differently today. • Chalk Paint for Beginn... Christina Muscari of Pretty Distressed demonstrates Chalk Paint for Beginners with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White and a General Finishes Java Gel Stain tutorial. This is a modern, smooth finish with no distressing. The entire piece is sealed with General Finishes High Performance Top Coat in Flat.
    Products Used:
    General Finishes Gel Stain Java - amzlink.to/az0Z76p3Euhqe
    Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Old White - No longer sold online. :(
    Substitute Paint I've tried and recommend. Dixie Belle Paint Fluff - amzlink.to/az0evw1nXzXlT
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    General Finishes High Performance Topcoat Flat - amzlink.to/az0CXdbOCSf0J
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    Purdy White Bristle Sash Brush - amzlink.to/az0J9urenkZf3
    #000 Steel Wool - amzlink.to/az0SzaCI67NEQ
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    Scotch Pad - amzlink.to/az0DDyMcvIyGI
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  • @rubyredeemed
    @rubyredeemed 5 років тому +6

    This is the best tutorial I have watched on using these products. Thank you!

  • @rebeccaparks8095
    @rebeccaparks8095 4 роки тому +10

    You're awesome! I've watched so many videos on refinishing furniture. You're so easy to watch! Thanks for all the tips!
    I'm tackling my breakfast table this week while under GA state mandatory 'stay in place'.
    I'll be sure to post before and after!

  • @kadeeparas76
    @kadeeparas76 Місяць тому

    I love how you re-do these ugly pieces of furniture! Ive always disliked that era of furniture, but never thought of refurbishing! You make them look so much better! Im learning something new in each of your vids! Thank you! ❤

  • @kathleenloucks9012
    @kathleenloucks9012 5 років тому +2

    Christina Muscari This is an excellent DIY video in which anyone can easily follow and make their own masterpiece. I'm with you...it feels wonderful taking a discarded, old, no longer loved, anything, but especially furniture, and make it new again! Often times, it comes out better than when brand new. The satisfaction is simply the best feeling. I'm going to watch ALL your posts! Thank you!!!!

  • @michelleglasson9726
    @michelleglasson9726 5 років тому +6

    Really good instruction. I am new to this re-purposing and painting furniture and am so excited. This video gave me even more perspective.

  • @krissi9183
    @krissi9183 5 років тому +5

    I really love the technical detail you talk about and most especially the speeding up of footage. Very well made video - did not force me to yawn or fast forward lol. Thank you for the tips! Just subscribed ♥️

  • @lindab8397
    @lindab8397 5 років тому +1

    Christina it’s lovely, the colours are modern and your easy to follow tutorials are fab. Doing up old furniture is a great hobby, especially when the piece is a good shape with character . Much better than boring new cheap furniture.

  • @momsnewlife1197
    @momsnewlife1197 2 роки тому

    I love how you talk fast but not too fast. You explain things very well.

  • @ColourToYourWorld
    @ColourToYourWorld 5 років тому +3

    very nice video. Concise, straightforward, thorough, and simple to follow

  • @Leena-jt8cm
    @Leena-jt8cm 5 років тому +31

    You are so good in giving information every step I just love the way u were explaining very helpful I must say for beginners. I will definitely try something. Thank you for sharing this video

  • @susanwilkie8019
    @susanwilkie8019 4 роки тому

    Binge watching your videos, I’ve narrowed down to 2 projects to start with. #1 wood set of TV trays, their ugly as sin but are very sturdy surviving 5 kids, 4 exchange students and now grandchildren. Almost donated them last month but knew DH (dear husband) would have cried, seriously 😐 going to use this tutorial!
    #2 a cheap sewing cabinet.
    Thanks for all your great beautiful art and clear instructions!

    • @ChristinaMuscari
      @ChristinaMuscari  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! I can't wait to see what you tackle. Happy painting!

  • @nickpizdaglava4946
    @nickpizdaglava4946 2 роки тому +1

    FANTASTIC EFFORT CHRISTINA! The prep and paint job is tedious enough. But to film, edit and make it interesting to the viewer shows how good and passionate you are in what you do! Love your work!

  • @soothetv2553
    @soothetv2553 4 роки тому +3

    Christina! Thank you for posting this! I have the perfect end-table I'm going to try this on. It will be my first attempt!

  • @sabrinamariesayre
    @sabrinamariesayre 6 років тому +4

    Looks beautiful

  • @deborahschipper1520
    @deborahschipper1520 2 роки тому

    Watching oldies but goodies.Love your channel.

  • @mastiffmom2592
    @mastiffmom2592 2 роки тому

    Thank you for going back to basics. It helped me see you work in real time. I’m only on my second project and it feels like it takes me forever! I love your work. 💕

  • @victoriasieger4779
    @victoriasieger4779 6 років тому +12

    Helpful! Thank you. I started to put Java Gel on a top and it looked horrible so I stopped. Now I see that I just had to keep going with more layers. I love the High Performance. I used Annie Sloan Old Ochre to paint a Rattan dining set. The soft wax just absorbed into the bamboo and didn't look good at all. I called the Stockist and she said just to put the High Performance over the wax. Now it looks great!

  • @nancystelmach9605
    @nancystelmach9605 6 років тому +37

    Excellent video! Love how you explain things and tell "why" - I'm one of those "inquiring minds" types LOL Thorough and detailed. I'm a convert! thanks so much!

  • @gregperry228
    @gregperry228 4 роки тому +2

    Nice job! Very clear communication and easy to follow. It went quickly, but contained a lot of good information. Thanks Christina.

  • @judyberends4586
    @judyberends4586 6 років тому +1

    I love painted furniture .The table turned out beautiful.I like how you explain every step. Thank you.

  • @bernadettep3293
    @bernadettep3293 6 років тому +7

    Omg! This is exactly info what I 've been looking for! I have this very similar side table that has been left when my husband and I moved to this house, I did considering getting rid of it and surprisely i didn't. Now I m so excited that I 'll give it a facelift that it's free furniture!
    Thanks for sharing that idea!

  • @kandicek83
    @kandicek83 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you! This was the most helpful chalk paint video I've come across yet. I'm redoing my kitchen table and 8 chairs using your method. So far, the table is looking fabulous. Can't wait to see the end result!! Thanks again! Keep up the good work!

    • @markiyshacunningham7274
      @markiyshacunningham7274 Рік тому

      How long to dry before using second coat for the paint and flat top coat ? I’m doing a head board the same color as the video.

  • @kalacoleman8442
    @kalacoleman8442 4 роки тому

    Can’t wait to try these techniques. This should make things so much better. Thank you Christina!

  • @totallydomestic433
    @totallydomestic433 4 роки тому

    Very helpful! I appreciate all those specific instructions & demo.
    The transformation was amazing!

  • @cynthiajohnson5529
    @cynthiajohnson5529 5 років тому +3

    Girl, you did that! Looks awesome.

  • @radiantrenee406
    @radiantrenee406 6 років тому +5

    I am completely mesmerized with the final product. Good Job!

  • @yourstruly5687
    @yourstruly5687 6 років тому

    Thank you, Christina for showing me how to prep a piece of furniture and use chalk paint! Working on a large dresser and now I got it! Love your channel! Eric

  • @tommcfadden5232
    @tommcfadden5232 5 років тому

    You’re amazingly talented Christina.

  • @carenberry8060
    @carenberry8060 6 років тому +9

    I've watched many videos. This is excellent! I love the smooth finish. I'm a huge fan of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. It's just a quality product. I'm looking forward to watching your other videos.

  • @doreenandrew4229
    @doreenandrew4229 6 років тому +43

    I have that exact table that I've been wanting to paint but haven't because I couldn't figure out what color but I do now! Thanks for the help lol! It looks beautiful!

    • @paintedgardenfarm8704
      @paintedgardenfarm8704 6 років тому +2

      I have an oval version of it with a darker stain...I think it and my center coffee table are going to look much like this!

    • @Asianlove4ever
      @Asianlove4ever 5 років тому +2

      I have the same one too

    • @jamiethomsen9007
      @jamiethomsen9007 5 років тому

      I have this exact one and our family had the oval side table and oval coffee table too.

    • @diannadiaz7934
      @diannadiaz7934 5 років тому

      Kkmop

    • @claudialorena8627
      @claudialorena8627 5 років тому

      I have two of those as well, and after seeing this tutorial I'm going to rejuvenate my little old tables

  • @jamiemcglamary2339
    @jamiemcglamary2339 6 років тому

    Your tutorial was so informative! I think I can do this by watching your totorial. Beautiful piece of furniture you created!!!

  • @3vs547
    @3vs547 5 років тому +1

    You do an excellent job of explaining and demonstrating. Enjoyed very much.

  • @debbiehahn5622
    @debbiehahn5622 6 років тому +115

    So glad I found this video!
    I was going to throw out an old, slightly damaged king size bed frame, but I think I'm going to give chalk paint a try on it.
    It's solid wood and just really needs a new and fresh look.
    Thanks for all the great info!!

    • @gailstaples1310
      @gailstaples1310 5 років тому

      Debbie Hahn if

    • @eman83a
      @eman83a 5 років тому +6

      Debbie Hahn that’s how I got into chalk paint! My room needed a change in colour so I used chalk paint and it was amazing! I haven’t left a room in the house that doesn’t have a piece I painted

    • @nancybennett8839
      @nancybennett8839 5 років тому +23

      OMG you should never throw out anything solid wood these days of cheap particleboard and veneer. Even if you don't like it somebody will. Donate it, don't let it go to a landfill

    • @granddelight2856
      @granddelight2856 5 років тому +3

      Bravo...to you !!!!

    • @shahidak6364
      @shahidak6364 5 років тому +3

      So how much paint you need for queen bed,and how much it cost,plz let me know I also wanna do that,...thx.

  • @aliciayoung3392
    @aliciayoung3392 5 років тому +15

    Lovely Job. I Love the Dark & Light Combination. Very Elegant Look. 🌹

  • @junegutierres450
    @junegutierres450 5 років тому

    I could not believe how awesome it turned out!!

  • @dianawest3976
    @dianawest3976 5 років тому +1

    So informative- Christina, I have painted furniture in the past years ago for fun, but never got the beautiful results as I only used regular 🎨 paint but with this information, I see how beautiful the results are when done right! The table looks 👍 ☺️‼️ I’m inspired to try this again 😂❤️💕

  • @happynewyear805
    @happynewyear805 5 років тому +27

    end table came out nice thx 4 the lessons xoxoxo :-) :-)

  • @gillian8974
    @gillian8974 6 років тому +141

    "Let your inner perfectionist, go" :) So many good tips through-out.

    • @ChristinaMuscari
      @ChristinaMuscari  6 років тому +15

      You have to step back from the piece sometimes or you will drive yourself crazy. 😂

    • @chrisinedison
      @chrisinedison 6 років тому +6

      OMGosh, when you said that I said “I don’t know if I can!” 😁

    • @laurend3762
      @laurend3762 5 років тому +9

      😠😠I have started many projects in my head however because of my long time battle with my inner perfectionist I haven't completed anything in a long time. But this piece has inspired me enough to muzzle her (the Perfectionist) mouth & just get it done!😜. Thanks!

    • @k.Newbbie
      @k.Newbbie 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah that line got me too, I thought 😳 She can hear me loool

    • @marlenerodriguez7085
      @marlenerodriguez7085 4 роки тому

      Christina Muscari I’m new to this, so forgive me if this question sounds ignorant. But, can you also use a foam brush to apply the chalk paint, as no bristles, no worry about brush marks?

  • @pattymiles2688
    @pattymiles2688 5 років тому

    Wow! Amazing! Thank you for taking the time to show us how to transform a piece of furniture!!!! A BIG thanks!!!

  • @leezasims1644
    @leezasims1644 5 років тому

    What a beautiful transformation. You took a lot of steps to get there but they really paid off. So classy. Great job 👍🏻

  • @FurnitureRefinishingStudio
    @FurnitureRefinishingStudio 6 років тому +6

    Very Nice Christina!!

  • @ShawnPlusOne
    @ShawnPlusOne 6 років тому +10

    I’m remodeling my entire house thanks soo much for sharing I found so many techniques and tips.
    I’ll be visiting Home Depot Walmart and amazon tonight online.

  • @annebourbonnais7558
    @annebourbonnais7558 6 років тому +1

    Love IT....VERY SIMPLE TO FOLLOW ANDVYOU HAVE AN EASY VOICE TO LISTEN TO

  • @bfranklin1052
    @bfranklin1052 Рік тому

    I loved this! I've been watching a LOT of videos and this brought new info I hadn't learned. It was great, Christina! Thanks so much!

  • @BluebonnetShelley
    @BluebonnetShelley 5 років тому +21

    I have an end table I’ve been wanting to paint and I think I’ll copy this exactly. Thanks!

  • @LORICY1966
    @LORICY1966 6 років тому +4

    omg beautiful

  • @gayemarianesfox2405
    @gayemarianesfox2405 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for your very thorough instructions. I love how you explain things and the finished product!

  • @tlferro
    @tlferro 4 роки тому

    I love how you don't take forever. Learned a lot here as a newbie. Thank you very much.

  • @unfinishedbusiness3164
    @unfinishedbusiness3164 5 років тому +10

    LOVE IT!!!! The issue I had before was the paint would be sticky on the wood surface, looks like it all laid down nicely on this one. Haven’t messed with the gel stain/paint yet, I would love to learn how to do it, a lot of the exterior doors on houses are being prepped with that.

    • @PurposefulHomeschool
      @PurposefulHomeschool 4 роки тому

      Chalk paint is never sticky afterward - latex can be, which has always been my experience with it and another reason I love chalk paint so much!

  • @damegayle1
    @damegayle1 6 років тому +80

    Just a thought for those of us who don't like all of those joint lines where the pieces John together! Fill in the joint lines with paintable wood filler and then paint the piece. It looks pretty darn nice w/o all the cut lines!

  • @bhaminithukral4248
    @bhaminithukral4248 2 роки тому

    Thanks Christina for motivating me to give upcycling a try.The final product I created using your guidance looks fabulous.

  • @baharehkhanali3351
    @baharehkhanali3351 2 роки тому

    awsome job! I will try this paint. keep teaching beginner techniques please . I am in love with your videos.

  • @ChristinaMuscari
    @ChristinaMuscari  4 роки тому +7

    Thank for watching! I just posted a new video doing this type of look on a pedestal table using a water based stain from General Finishes. Check it out! ua-cam.com/video/9EOTLQIn9AA/v-deo.html

    • @krisvitak
      @krisvitak 4 роки тому

      Hello Christina, very well explained video tutorial! have a question for you, I can see that you are using oil based stain and then applying water based polyurethane, ¿is this combination gonna work? I understand that oil and water products are not compatible, have you seen bubbles or something weird? Greetings from Mexico!!

    • @ChristinaMuscari
      @ChristinaMuscari  4 роки тому +1

      Wow, Mexico! Thanks for watching. You can use a water based top coat on a oil based stain as long as it is completely dry. I waited 72 hours before I applied it according to the manufacturer's specs. They also have great waterbased stains that do the same thing if you don't want to wait that long to coat it.

    • @krisvitak
      @krisvitak 4 роки тому

      @@ChristinaMuscari Thanks for the info!! Saludos!!

    • @tamaramagallanes6907
      @tamaramagallanes6907 4 роки тому

      Hi Christina! I love tutorial, question for you. Do I need to wax The chalk paint and the stain? This will be my first project and I'm new to all of this. Thank you ❤

    • @jackieladd2089
      @jackieladd2089 4 роки тому

      I’m looking for my first project. Looking for cheap of course. Does it need to be a piece that has never been refinished or painted?

  • @pilarcaballero63
    @pilarcaballero63 5 років тому +3

    Omg! You explained everything so good that it looks so easy to do! Love it!

  • @lauriesuzanne8848
    @lauriesuzanne8848 6 років тому

    What a beautiful job! Right on, and thank you so much for sharing your great technique’s, talent’s for color and design.

  • @sarahlatawiec1062
    @sarahlatawiec1062 2 роки тому +1

    Loved it! I haven’t refinished anything yet, but have a bunch of projects lined up. You are so talented & are a great teacher! Thanks so much for this very detailed step by step tutorial- just what I needed!! Cherie🤓🏝

  • @jaypeeinaz
    @jaypeeinaz 5 років тому +4

    Nice quick to the point video. Thanks for speeding up. I never knew to spray my brush before painting! I am a little intimidated by the staining. I never seem to get it right! I do like the light with the dark!

  • @benicio1967
    @benicio1967 4 роки тому

    Honestly these are two colors I never would have thought of but boy did they turn out BEAUTIFUL!!

  • @debk9889
    @debk9889 Рік тому

    I have the exact end table, married into it, lol! Instead of replacing, I chose to refinish. It was near completion before watching this, I did near the exact paint, sealer and drawer pull, top white currently, so encouraging! I was unsure, my hubby is old fashioned, he'll have to learn to love the piece. Great video, very happy to find!

  • @ginamaria2579
    @ginamaria2579 6 років тому +4

    Great illustration, thanks for sharing 🤗💕

  • @jeevespreston4740
    @jeevespreston4740 4 роки тому +23

    Awesome! I have 2 of these tables that I literally bought 39 years and 4 moves ago. They are very sturdy, well built, but have some blems and I have been tired of "the look" for a while. Now I can renew them and get another 39?! :D

  • @rubydupak9383
    @rubydupak9383 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for such good information! I have never done any painting on a furniture before, except sponge painting my daughter’s bedroom years ago and I should say I was proud of myself after it was done! I recently bought a very old vanity set and wanted to paint it with annie sloan chalk paint. I just have to make a decision on what shade of white I will use😀 thank you again!!!

  • @barbarastinson1155
    @barbarastinson1155 5 років тому

    Now that was very cool to watch. My inner creative self started kicking in with other colors for a table like this. Thank you for waking my creativity

  • @Bonnie-mc9zo
    @Bonnie-mc9zo 5 років тому +5

    You have explained everything very well thank you for that I love it

  • @anahopkins7006
    @anahopkins7006 6 років тому +4

    Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing!

  • @sharlaineblack1198
    @sharlaineblack1198 8 місяців тому

    I love your tutorials Christina. I’m going to try this one out I just got myself an old cabinet similar to yours and I think it will look very nice in the black and white. A while ago I did a dresser and a bed side table in the 3 in one paint and they turned out amazing. Thanks for all your hard work in putting these together for us beginners!

  • @KSS2122012
    @KSS2122012 2 роки тому

    Hi! Beginner! First time painting. Starting my project next week. This is super helpful. Thanks

  • @adriennesmith3987
    @adriennesmith3987 5 років тому +3

    Great video.
    The instructions were clear and easy to understand.

  • @loving-heart
    @loving-heart 5 років тому +7

    Love it. I'm thinking of starting a small business beside my regular job for more income and I like to do this kind of stuff so thanks for this x

  • @donnam9177
    @donnam9177 3 роки тому

    Wow! You did a beautiful job!

  • @karenhunter8569
    @karenhunter8569 5 років тому

    WOW! SO SO SO PRETTY! You have totally inspired me to give this a try. Thanks so much!

  • @Trina4c
    @Trina4c 3 роки тому +4

    Christina, great instructional video! I've watched several techniques on other videos and am now thoroughly confused. I have a baker's rack that I want to change up to match my kitchen table. It is a darker wood, not sure what kind of wood but is it best to sand then paint or simply paint over dark wood?

  • @meditation6259
    @meditation6259 5 років тому +10

    It turned out beautiful! I'm thinking your neighbor wants her side table back 😉

  • @juliaevangelis8387
    @juliaevangelis8387 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this. I love all the details you shares.

  • @delicatedamsel8734
    @delicatedamsel8734 5 років тому +1

    WOW! You made it absolutely gorgeous!!! 💕 Thank you for sharing! Your videos are of great aid and inspiration! 🤗

  • @donnaforsyth6818
    @donnaforsyth6818 5 років тому +9

    Going to give it a go WILL BE MY 1st time.

  • @Clutterbug
    @Clutterbug 5 років тому +16

    I love using gel stain and chalk paint, great tutorial! :)

    • @nathalieoshaughnessy8412
      @nathalieoshaughnessy8412 3 роки тому

      What is the difference between gel stain and regular stain ? Does gel stain NOT need a coat of poly like regular stain does ?

  • @sharonnelson7349
    @sharonnelson7349 2 роки тому

    Great job! Very concise instructions.

  • @theresaheywood4352
    @theresaheywood4352 5 років тому

    WOW 😮 that’s blooming amazing love it.Clear & concise .Thank you .Thats inspired me 🌹

  • @willgerrity1335
    @willgerrity1335 5 років тому +13

    The table looks great. The previous finish wasn’t removed however, so your actually applying a stain over top an old finish. The point to staining wood is to see some wood grain. This side table looks to have a veneer top so removing the finish to raw wood takes a delicate touch if using a orbital. You’d be better off painting the top black and putting a finish coat on.

  • @tanyahill9982
    @tanyahill9982 6 років тому +5

    Christina, Awesome job. I am in my Den right now and I am looking at this piece of furniture that I am going to redo over. Hubby likes basic wood furniture, but that is going to change asap (it is a old piece anyways). I also like how you explain yourself, I watched one video of someone else in your age group and I had to literally change it, I don't think that person had to use the F word a lot to get her point across, Call me old fashion.
    Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing

    • @donnakkasper6634
      @donnakkasper6634 5 років тому +1

      Tanya Hill my hubby is getting used to painted furniture. All the brown this, brown that is so masculine, and boring.

  • @OG_predatorproductionz
    @OG_predatorproductionz 3 роки тому +2

    Came for the tutorial..subscribed and stayed for your personality!

  • @mermaidtales3639
    @mermaidtales3639 2 роки тому

    I just love doing over this table style. It’s so easy to modernize them and I find them in abundance in the thrift stores and generally for very cheap and in pretty great condition.

  • @elvindcruz5737
    @elvindcruz5737 6 років тому +5

    Nice video now i will try with my little table

  • @dawnstauber1858
    @dawnstauber1858 5 років тому +4

    Hello Beautiful 😄
    I had to subscribe! Beautiful transformation. You are so informative. You are a ray of sunshine to those of us who are beginning and not sure what to use or how. You not only show what you are doing but listing the products is refreshing and appreciated. I have been wanting to do something like this with my bedroom furniture but I was not sure how. Thank you for sharing. BTW, If you are bored you can come on over and help. This way I'm sure it will turn out perfectly! LOL😂

  • @nancyholmes1140
    @nancyholmes1140 2 роки тому

    I have tables just like these! You’ve given me some new ideas! Thank you!🤗 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!🎊🎆🎈

  • @kadeeparas76
    @kadeeparas76 Місяць тому

    I LOVE the finished look! Now, thats something i would buy! 😊

  • @ClaudiaMartinez-iw1je
    @ClaudiaMartinez-iw1je 6 років тому +53

    I'm new and when you said to start with a small project, I start laughing because I'm trying to paint my dinning set. Thank you for charing all this information.

    • @Mary7nlov
      @Mary7nlov 6 років тому

      Claudia Martinez same lol

    • @MelissaMisinco
      @MelissaMisinco 6 років тому

      I am trying to do all of my furniture. I wish I had watched this video before selling an old dresser.

    • @RealYarecapey
      @RealYarecapey 6 років тому +1

      Same thing, I want to do my dining set lol. Will have to find something free on craiglist haha

    • @lovemorebanda4719
      @lovemorebanda4719 5 років тому

      Me too. I am actually looking at my dining table and thinking "hmm so which little bit of furniture am I going to sacrifice? "

    • @diydesignmuse5479
      @diydesignmuse5479 5 років тому +5

      ha ha haha.. I guess you go by the motto: "Go big or go home"

  • @fayshaw1
    @fayshaw1 4 роки тому +16

    I have two of those tables, a coffee table and matching wall unit. I can't bring myself to paint them. I bought a coffee table on Craigslist to plant instead. I turned it over to look at how well it was made. It's an Ethan Allen! I can't bring myself to paint that either!

    • @wildtame3823
      @wildtame3823 3 роки тому +10

      Oh, please don't paint good furniture. The painted look will go out of style. In fact, many people have never been on board with this look. I have a 130 plus year-old cherry wood bed frame. I brought it to an antique reseller in town and she wanted to paint it and distress it to make it "saleable." I wouldn't let her have it. Why anyone would ruin the original finish of an antique in fantastic condition is beyond my comprehension.
      Painted furniture is for the one or two pieces in a house that are not up to par with the rest of the decor. Or it is for someone starting out without any good pieces.

    • @cariemccart9241
      @cariemccart9241 3 роки тому +3

      Not everyone is into the “painted wood” look. I agree wood can be so beautiful that it would be a shame to paint, however... if you like the farm house/ shabby chic look, painted wood furniture is almost necessarily to achieve that look.

    • @fortnitezone515
      @fortnitezone515 3 роки тому

      Bec W7

  • @obvious1341
    @obvious1341 5 років тому

    Wow, you are such a pro! Beautiful work!

  • @ralphcastillo9266
    @ralphcastillo9266 4 роки тому

    one of the better tutorials I’ve seen on chalk painting furniture. 👍👍

  • @anathen
    @anathen 6 років тому +11

    I just know you were talking to me when you said to let my inner perfectionist go😂 I would totally stress out over the random hairs in it lol

    • @molossergirl2
      @molossergirl2 5 років тому

      I would lightly sand them down, not a perfectionist but getting there, lol x

  • @salvagedbykscott
    @salvagedbykscott 4 роки тому +3

    I’ve been painting professionally for 2 years now and I still haven’t gotten my hands on any Annie Sloan 😮 great tips!

  • @VovoVivi
    @VovoVivi 5 років тому

    I loved the tutorial you gave us. The table really looked awesome. I'm from Brazil, and now I'll need to figure out what Brazilian materials I'll be needing to paint a kid's table.

  • @bobbikalmer8556
    @bobbikalmer8556 6 років тому

    Wonderful well explained tutorial. Will definitely refer to it when I start up a project.

  • @oldproji
    @oldproji 6 років тому +13

    My only advice would be to use a really good Purdy brush for the chalk paint. I wash all my new brushes in clean water to get out the dust before use. This way you can avoid those hairs and if you see any as you paint you can lit them out straight away. Nice job though.

  • @BillyJones-mf3ev
    @BillyJones-mf3ev 6 років тому +5

    I've learned about and tried a product called Krud Kutter that is a non-toxic biodegradable cleaner with no fumes. I definitely believe in using earth friendly products. Also oil based stained is super toxic. I watched a vid where they used a wood colored chaulk paint diluted with water to use as a stain and it was amazing. Again, toxic free is always a better option especially indoors.

  • @jurassicstyles4320
    @jurassicstyles4320 6 років тому

    Great video! I have this same exact table i am working on right now! Going to try this with the poly. I have only ever used wax before.

  • @heersyal2454
    @heersyal2454 3 роки тому

    Wow, I've really enjoyed seeing you tackle this, taking all the 'mystery' away! Hopefully, I can achieve something like this ...

  • @EmiRocks-
    @EmiRocks- 5 років тому +6

    Challenge accepted. This video was so informative