I think a rubber mallet is essential. Handy for closing paint can lids, tapping something into place or hitting yourself on the head for starting this hobby
Wood filler. There are so many out there and have different applications. This can be a whole video in itself. I’m new, only a few months in, and haven’t flipped anything yet, which is my goal, but I have done a few pieces for family. The piece I’m working on had a few different filling issues. 1) a crack in a screw hole that split to the side, I had to reuse the same location due to the screw also going into metal threading on the other board so I couldn’t just plug it up and drill new hole. Also, I had to make sure the wood had integrity to hold the new screw due to the crack going off the board but couldn’t just add another support board. Headache, but figured it out. 2) filler patch needed where I wanted to stain. Neat trick I learned for this is to not only use the sanding dust in your filler but put a little bit of your stain in too. Made matching up the stain so much easier than doing the piece with the patch at the same time. Sorry such a long message but in the end it’s all a learning curve and by watching your videos has flattened out that curve tremendously. Thanks for your generosity ❣️
@@salvagedbykscott Oh great! This is an area in which I’m rather hit or miss. I look forward to this upcoming vid! I love your attention to detail with everything you tackle.
One thing that helped me is getting a 16 compartment small box organizer, and marking each compartment for a different length of screw. When knobs/pulls come off a piece and aren’t going back on, I put the screws in the right section of the box, so I can find them easily when I need that length for a different project. I taped a small plastic ruler onto the box so measuring screws for putting away is fast and easy.
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge! I think a cheap bagless vacuum cleaner with the brush hose fitting is very handy for workspace cleanup and also giving the item a once over after sanding. I also love using a dolly or two to help me easily move the pieces around on my own.
Such a great thorough list! A couple smaller artist style paintbrushes can go a long way for the finer details that you want to get into as well. Also... save your wardrobe and decide early on which will be your “painting clothes” or else you will get a liiiittle bit of paint splatter on absolutely everything you own 😂. I also think having Barkeepers Friend and some fine steel wool on hand will be useful in so many circumstances!
Great video! Just wanted to throw this out there, if anyone is looking for a nice easy to use beginner paint sprayer I recently purchased a HomeRight paint sprayer. It works great and so far loving it!
Thank you so much for this wonderful video. I have become addicted to watching your furniture flips, so much so that I am about to tackle my first project. I usually try to write down the products and tools you use, but this video with plain talking advice on tools is fantastic. Thank you for your generosity of spirit.
please consider doing a class tutorial on stains versus painting, when should you paint and when should you stain? Best ways to tell if it's wood or veneer? I have so many questions...Thanks
Love your channel, Katie, even though I’m not in the business. You are a great communicator. I recently became aware of something that allows changing a metal finish just by polishing. I have a silver framed mirror that I’d prefer as gold. Would love to watch a video that details products available, and how to transform the piece.
These beginner videos are so helpful! Thank you for what I say is, starting at the beginning. Did you mention cheesecloth or lint free rags? You most definitely helped me out with this and the other beginner video. 💕
Loved this video so much!! It’s extremely beneficial! ❤️ Also would you ever do a video where you take your watchers failed furniture DIY project and give tips on how to salvage them? I started on a tv unit and made a stupid mistake, and now it’s collecting dust and taking up space 😩😩
Omg that has happened to me before with contact paper not sticking on the top a repainted pieces and then the top coat paint sealer really didn't work.. Lol!! 🤣🤣😡😡
I am so glad your here It's hard to find one of the most important information concerning what type of tools and products to use To process a project Thank you so much Amen.
I so appreciate you taking the time to do this video. I recently started my own business selling refinished pieces and it was nice to see I'm doing well with the collection I have so far, from someone who has been doing this for awhile!!! 💜
Thanks for this video! I’m collecting pieces to work on in the warmer months when I’m off from school 😊. Excited that I have most of these tools!! I need to get the safety equipment! & an orbital sander would be so nice🤗! Don’t know if I will make any $. But I’m looking forward to the projects (and a break from the kids) furniture refreshing is SO therapeutic!!!!
thank you for this! my girlfriend and i have been watching your videos all week and i was about to do some research on basic tools we need to get started
I want the scoop on the surf prep sander! Is it worth it? Does it do more or is it better than an orbital sander? I have that ryobi sander but every time I see someone use the surf prep on UA-cam it looks so much faster and better!
The surf prep is a detail sander. I still use my ryobi orbital for strip sanding on flat surfaces. The SP can do it but it’s better at small spaces and intricate details. It’s definitely worth it if you’re working on furniture or cabinetry full time but it’s not a “beginner” tool.
I enjoyed watching your video. You are clear & concise & the flow was easy to follow. Thank you for taking time to do this tutorial for us & congratulations on your 20K followers on Instagram! 👏🥳
I'm looking forward to spring, when I can work outside. I have a piece I found on the side of the road, and I think it might be fun to start with a new chalk paint like House and Canvas or Country chic to see which one I like best. I have tried some Annie sloan, and it was ok but a bit expensive, mind you one does need a lot. I think a mouse sander might be my next investment.
Great video! There are not enough of these types of videos. Would you consider doing a video on supplies used to lift and move furniture around when going somewhere to pick up a piece or drop off a piece, especially if doing by yourself. Also what other items do you use to lift furniture off the ground to paint besides the pyramids? Have been enjoying your videos so much, lots to learn and you give great instructions! Thank you so much
Thank you for sharing that gives me more confident And yes you right there is a lots of the tools at hand all ready at home great video very informative love it 😉
I thought I knew everything about this business, but I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your channel and have learned some great things as well. You have great style and that necessary "vision" for the piece you need for this business. I wonder about how you do this in your garage in Canada though!!!!!! ❄️
Thanks for this video. My husband and I are just starting furniture flipping and are excited to do this. We already have a lot of the tools, but needed a few more things. If I sent you a picture of a piece that I just bought to flip that is both wood and metal, would you give me your opinion/thoughts about how you see it being done. I will also list what I am thinking. I would appreciate your feedback.
I see that you usually like to use Simple Green to give the flips a good cleaning at the start. I didn't see you mention scrapers; you often use a carbide scraper, right?
Yes, since this video was filmed I’ve narrowed down my favourite cleaner to Simple Green (although anything with a good degreaser will work) and I’ve incorporated a carbide scraper into my frequently used tools. That’s not necessary to get started though.
Hi. I'm upcycling an old piano into a gin bar and want to keep the original dark wood finish but it's pretty grimy especially in the grooves and corners. What cleaning product would you recommend to get it all nice and clean and would it need a coat of something clear to keep it looking it's best? TIA.
I don’t know if this is a weird question but how much wood working should someone know if they wanted to start flipping furniture? I’m guessing you’d eventually need to know what type of sandpaper to use on a finish or what kind of varnish or whatever ever to use. You can’t just wing it forever and be successful lol.
I used my husband’s DeWalt drill FOREVER but recently got myself a HOTO 12V brushless drill. It’s kinda high tech but I find it less intimidating for some reason 😂
Absolutely love your videos! You are so talented.. just started getting more into flipping with paint rather than restoring especially my too loved pieces but although I like chalk paint I don’t always like the wax look. Any suggestions other than wax for chalk paint top coat for satin finish? Thanks
Hi Ann! I usually use Varathane Diamond Wood Finish in a Satin Sheen (Varathane Ultimate Waterbased Polyurathane in the US) for topcoat over my pieces.
Thanks for the video! I know you like to use a sprayer for many of your projects. What would you recommend fir a beginner that works really well but is affordable too? I like to paint with a brush for most things but I think topcoats and certain other pieces are better when sprayed.
Very good video for people just getting started like me. You are not doing a lot of woodworking on your projects, but a good tip for those who do, use the same tape measure throughout the same project. Believe it or not, not all tape measures measure the same because the tips are different and the play is different. When I was doing some carpentry work in my house, I would measure with one inside the house and because I was always forgetting it outside when I was measuring my cuts, I used a different one. Much to my dismay, I was off about 1/8 - 1/16 of an inch on each cut. At first I thought it was user error until my father-in-law pointed this out to me. DOH! Another tip is if you have very limited tools and are starting out, I would get a home took kit from Harbor Freight or Amazon. Like this one: www.harborfreight.com/tool-kit-with-case-130-pc-63248.html This kit, and many like it, has most of the hand tools you recommend.
Hi Katie! Thanks for the video. I was wondering if I might be able to message on you or email you with some photos on a pair of end tables I have that I'm looking for some advice on. They're in pretty good condition, but there's a few components I'm concerned about. Thanks!
I have a Frankenstein compressor that my husband pieces together but here’s a full video on my spraying set up if you’re interested 😉 ua-cam.com/video/7oh1ouc1JOI/v-deo.html
I started collecting furniture pieces from nearby garage/estate sales and auctions and would upcycle for family and friends. Someone suggested I flip them, so I did not thinking they would generate much interest. I only had 3-5 pieces on hand that I'd completed but they all sold!!! Then COVID hit and that put a halt to my progress or desire to continue. Have you ever lost interest in furniture flipping?
I think a rubber mallet is essential. Handy for closing paint can lids, tapping something into place or hitting yourself on the head for starting this hobby
You should do a class. I would definitely enroll i it. Even if it’s on zoom.
She really does have the knack for teaching. 💕
Wood filler. There are so many out there and have different applications. This can be a whole video in itself. I’m new, only a few months in, and haven’t flipped anything yet, which is my goal, but I have done a few pieces for family. The piece I’m working on had a few different filling issues. 1) a crack in a screw hole that split to the side, I had to reuse the same location due to the screw also going into metal threading on the other board so I couldn’t just plug it up and drill new hole. Also, I had to make sure the wood had integrity to hold the new screw due to the crack going off the board but couldn’t just add another support board. Headache, but figured it out. 2) filler patch needed where I wanted to stain. Neat trick I learned for this is to not only use the sanding dust in your filler but put a little bit of your stain in too. Made matching up the stain so much easier than doing the piece with the patch at the same time. Sorry such a long message but in the end it’s all a learning curve and by watching your videos has flattened out that curve tremendously. Thanks for your generosity ❣️
Yes!!! I’m trying to sort out a dedicated video for all the different filler options. Thank you so much for watching ❤️
@@salvagedbykscott Oh great! This is an area in which I’m rather hit or miss. I look forward to this upcoming vid! I love your attention to detail with everything you tackle.
I like Howard's Restor-a-Finish and 0000 steel wool for bringing stained furniture back to life...if it's not too far gone.
One thing that helped me is getting a 16 compartment small box organizer, and marking each compartment for a different length of screw. When knobs/pulls come off a piece and aren’t going back on, I put the screws in the right section of the box, so I can find them easily when I need that length for a different project. I taped a small plastic ruler onto the box so measuring screws for putting away is fast and easy.
What a great tip, thanks for sharing!
@@brendatomlinson -That's so kind- thank you!
This is a really good video. Great idea and well done! I wish someone had did this before I got started.
Thank you! We forget how intimidating it all is at the beginning.
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge! I think a cheap bagless vacuum cleaner with the brush hose fitting is very handy for workspace cleanup and also giving the item a once over after sanding. I also love using a dolly or two to help me easily move the pieces around on my own.
Such a great thorough list! A couple smaller artist style paintbrushes can go a long way for the finer details that you want to get into as well. Also... save your wardrobe and decide early on which will be your “painting clothes” or else you will get a liiiittle bit of paint splatter on absolutely everything you own 😂.
I also think having Barkeepers Friend and some fine steel wool on hand will be useful in so many circumstances!
Lol! Yes, all great suggestions ❤️
So true. Have more painting clothes than non painting clothes. I wear painting clothes when I walk the dog
My favorite tool is the Five-in-One. You will find it in section with the scrapers, but it does everything. 👍
Awesome starting point. Recommend a tool box and oscillating saw, not reciprocating saw. Provides better control for trimming, cutting.
Great video! Just wanted to throw this out there, if anyone is looking for a nice easy to use beginner paint sprayer I recently purchased a HomeRight paint sprayer. It works great and so far loving it!
Thank you for the tip. I am going to look into that brand of sprayer.
Thank you so much for this wonderful video. I have become addicted to watching your furniture flips, so much so that I am about to tackle my first project. I usually try to write down the products and tools you use, but this video with plain talking advice on tools is fantastic. Thank you for your generosity of spirit.
A good mister bottle is a must if you’re going to be using chalk paint! And lots of shop towels.
YES!!!
Katie, you do extreme work, I am amazed at how great you turn a simple piece of furniture into a piece of art.
I love your channel ❤
Thank you so much!
please consider doing a class tutorial on stains versus painting, when should you paint and when should you stain? Best ways to tell if it's wood or veneer? I have so many questions...Thanks
Great suggestion!
Love your channel, Katie, even though I’m not in the business. You are a great communicator.
I recently became aware of something that allows changing a metal finish just by polishing. I have a silver framed mirror that I’d prefer as gold. Would love to watch a video that details products available, and how to transform the piece.
These beginner videos are so helpful! Thank you for what I say is, starting at the beginning.
Did you mention cheesecloth or lint free rags? You most definitely helped me out with this and the other beginner video. 💕
Loved this video so much!! It’s extremely beneficial! ❤️ Also would you ever do a video where you take your watchers failed furniture DIY project and give tips on how to salvage them? I started on a tv unit and made a stupid mistake, and now it’s collecting dust and taking up space 😩😩
Oh no! It happens to all of us (still 🙄) just keep going!
Omg that has happened to me before with contact paper not sticking on the top a repainted pieces and then the top coat paint sealer really didn't work.. Lol!! 🤣🤣😡😡
Giving virtual zoom classes could be another income stream for you. Maybe do it by type? Eg, dresser, kids dresser, chair....?
I am so glad your here
It's hard to find one of the most important information
concerning what type of tools and products to use
To process a project
Thank you so much
Amen.
I so appreciate you taking the time to do this video. I recently started my own business selling refinished pieces and it was nice to see I'm doing well with the collection I have so far, from someone who has been doing this for awhile!!! 💜
Glad it was helpful!
Thx so much for sharing all the links, I've just started and this was crazy helpful!! I've even sold a few pieces.
Yay! Get it girl ❤️
@@salvagedbykscott thanks boo!! I'm on it!! ❤️
Saw the title of this video and got so excited! Just what I needed!
Not tools, but baby wipes, micro fiber towels and shop towels are a must!
Yes, definitely!
Thanks for this video! I’m collecting pieces to work on in the warmer months when I’m off from school 😊. Excited that I have most of these tools!! I need to get the safety equipment! & an orbital sander would be so nice🤗! Don’t know if I will make any $. But I’m looking forward to the projects (and a break from the kids) furniture refreshing is SO therapeutic!!!!
You have the best site. Thank you.
Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us noobs out. You do such beautiful work and look forward to seeing and learning more from you.
A good carbide blade scraper is a good handy tool to have also
Off the top of my head I thought of a calk gun, disposable paint tray, cheese cloth or something to wipe any wood stains or distressing.
thank you for this! my girlfriend and i have been watching your videos all week and i was about to do some research on basic tools we need to get started
Happy to help!
Thank you... it's my dream to start doing this...
Have you thought of making some videos about outdoor furniture?
Iam very interested...
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I’ve never had any outdoor stuff cross my path. If it ever does it’ll end up in a video though 👍
Thank you Kadie for that helpful information, your videos inspire and motivate me 😁
I want the scoop on the surf prep sander! Is it worth it? Does it do more or is it better than an orbital sander? I have that ryobi sander but every time I see someone use the surf prep on UA-cam it looks so much faster and better!
The surf prep is a detail sander. I still use my ryobi orbital for strip sanding on flat surfaces. The SP can do it but it’s better at small spaces and intricate details. It’s definitely worth it if you’re working on furniture or cabinetry full time but it’s not a “beginner” tool.
I enjoyed watching your video. You are clear & concise & the flow was easy to follow. Thank you for taking time to do this tutorial for us & congratulations on your 20K followers on Instagram! 👏🥳
Thank you so much!
I'm looking forward to spring, when I can work outside. I have a piece I found on the side of the road, and I think it might be fun to start with a new chalk paint like House and Canvas or Country chic to see which one I like best. I have tried some Annie sloan, and it was ok but a bit expensive, mind you one does need a lot. I think a mouse sander might be my next investment.
Delighted to get this teaching! Thank you. G Ire
This great information. I learned something new. Thank you. 😊
So glad!
I needed this! Thank you so much for the information and sharing :)
Glad it was helpful!
I never thought I needed this video 😍
Great video! There are not enough of these types of videos. Would you consider doing a video on supplies used to lift and move furniture around when going somewhere to pick up a piece or drop off a piece, especially if doing by yourself. Also what other items do you use to lift furniture off the ground to paint besides the pyramids? Have been enjoying your videos so much, lots to learn and you give great instructions! Thank you so much
I use my muscles to move furniture. If it’s too big I have to wait for my husbands muscles 😂 that’s the whole tool list 😉
thank you so much for this info! literally made a list of what i need to get started, thanks again
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, very well done for doing this. 👏
No problem 😊
Thanks Katie! You’re the best.
Bless you! 😊
Thank you for sharing that gives me more confident And yes you right there is a lots of the tools at hand all ready at home great video very informative love it 😉
Glad it was helpful!
Great video, Katie. Thanks
I thought I knew everything about this business, but I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your channel and have learned some great things as well. You have great style and that necessary "vision" for the piece you need for this business. I wonder about how you do this in your garage in Canada though!!!!!! ❄️
Insulation and a good heater, lol!
#garagegoals! 😊
This was extremely helpful, thank you so much!
I'm so glad!
This is darn close, but I would love to see a favourite products video.
Thanks for this video. My husband and I are just starting furniture flipping and are excited to do this. We already have a lot of the tools, but needed a few more things. If I sent you a picture of a piece that I just bought to flip that is both wood and metal, would you give me your opinion/thoughts about how you see it being done. I will also list what I am thinking. I would appreciate your feedback.
Thanks Katy
Any time!
Thanks Katie, so helpful 🙌🏾
You're so welcome!
Thank you Katie!
You are so welcome!
Great video Katie!!! Thank you!
You're so welcome!
Thanks for doing this so very helpful!!
Glad it was helpful!
I see that you usually like to use Simple Green to give the flips a good cleaning at the start. I didn't see you mention scrapers; you often use a carbide scraper, right?
Yes, since this video was filmed I’ve narrowed down my favourite cleaner to Simple Green (although anything with a good degreaser will work) and I’ve incorporated a carbide scraper into my frequently used tools. That’s not necessary to get started though.
Thank you....
Thank you for sharing this!
My pleasure!
Hi. I'm upcycling an old piano into a gin bar and want to keep the original dark wood finish but it's pretty grimy especially in the grooves and corners. What cleaning product would you recommend to get it all nice and clean and would it need a coat of something clear to keep it looking it's best? TIA.
I don’t know if this is a weird question but how much wood working should someone know if they wanted to start flipping furniture? I’m guessing you’d eventually need to know what type of sandpaper to use on a finish or what kind of varnish or whatever ever to use. You can’t just wing it forever and be successful lol.
I have NO wood working experience and I’ve learned everything through trial and error. Just START.
This is very useful, thank you.
This is so awesome and very appreciated! TY! ❤️
Any time!
Thank you
You're welcome
Thank you so much I was wondering about what I needed and here you popped up!!! One thing, what drill do you use?
I used my husband’s DeWalt drill FOREVER but recently got myself a HOTO 12V brushless drill. It’s kinda high tech but I find it less intimidating for some reason 😂
Greetings from Mexico I loved your videos
Glad you like them!
Hi there, can you please provide a link to the mask filters you use? 😊 Absolutely LOVE your videos!
These are the ones I have www.amazon.ca/dp/B00COTZTJW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_1700DF76DP6HT6F3R3DV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Very helpful! Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this video! ❤️
You are so welcome!
Thank you for sharing xoxo
You are so welcome!
Great info!
Hi thank you very much for your tips, love your videos 🥰
Awesome! Very helpful
Thank you gal.
Any time!☺
Absolutely love your videos! You are so talented.. just started getting more into flipping with paint rather than restoring especially my too loved pieces but although I like chalk paint I don’t always like the wax look. Any suggestions other than wax for chalk paint top coat for satin finish? Thanks
Hi Ann! I usually use Varathane Diamond Wood Finish in a Satin Sheen (Varathane Ultimate Waterbased Polyurathane in the US) for topcoat over my pieces.
@@salvagedbykscott Just ordered some. It has great reviews. Thank you so much!
Thanks for the video! I know you like to use a sprayer for many of your projects. What would you recommend fir a beginner that works really well but is affordable too? I like to paint with a brush for most things but I think topcoats and certain other pieces are better when sprayed.
This video goes over everything I know about spraying 😜 ua-cam.com/video/7oh1ouc1JOI/v-deo.html
Thank you so much for watching today ❤️
@@salvagedbykscott Awesome! Thanks so much!
Stripper and wood filler for dents or chips
Great info! Thanks!
No problem!
Fab! Thank you!
I wanna start this but I don’t know where to start 😢
THANK YOU!!!!!
Very good video for people just getting started like me. You are not doing a lot of woodworking on your projects, but a good tip for those who do, use the same tape measure throughout the same project. Believe it or not, not all tape measures measure the same because the tips are different and the play is different. When I was doing some carpentry work in my house, I would measure with one inside the house and because I was always forgetting it outside when I was measuring my cuts, I used a different one. Much to my dismay, I was off about 1/8 - 1/16 of an inch on each cut. At first I thought it was user error until my father-in-law pointed this out to me. DOH!
Another tip is if you have very limited tools and are starting out, I would get a home took kit from Harbor Freight or Amazon. Like this one: www.harborfreight.com/tool-kit-with-case-130-pc-63248.html This kit, and many like it, has most of the hand tools you recommend.
Hi Katie! Thanks for the video. I was wondering if I might be able to message on you or email you with some photos on a pair of end tables I have that I'm looking for some advice on. They're in pretty good condition, but there's a few components I'm concerned about. Thanks!
Sorry, I don't offer any consulting services at this time.
How do you get a shiny finish
Apply a shiny topcoat! Thanks for watching ❤️
what compressor do you use? Thanks!
I have a Frankenstein compressor that my husband pieces together but here’s a full video on my spraying set up if you’re interested 😉 ua-cam.com/video/7oh1ouc1JOI/v-deo.html
yessss bestie
I started collecting furniture pieces from nearby garage/estate sales and auctions and would upcycle for family and friends. Someone suggested I flip them, so I did not thinking they would generate much interest. I only had 3-5 pieces on hand that I'd completed but they all sold!!! Then COVID hit and that put a halt to my progress or desire to continue. Have you ever lost interest in furniture flipping?
Some weeks I don’t feel like painting but I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of the flip thrill. It’s such a great outlet for me!
@@salvagedbykscott ❤❤
What is the process of restoration?
You’d have to ask someone who does restorations
TFS
Thanks so much. SuzyAnne Ozarksflipper :)
Paint sprayer
Once you’ve got the basics figured out a paint sprayer is totally on the list!
I love 💕 my @zibrabrushes
8 minutes to show a list.ppl LOVE to talk
Thank you for this video! Will be very helpful!
Very helpful! Thanks so much.
Thank you
Thank you