Got Furry Wood? Tips on how to prevent grain raise peel up when making stenciled wood signs.

Is it easier for you to watch a demonstration video rather than read a 'how-to' article? I agree! That is why I decided to share a video on transforming a dark, traditional side table into a beautiful piece for a coastal-vibed family room. Once I knew this family room would take on a beach theme, General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Paint was the first color that I thought to use. This soft blue is reminiscient of an ocean view with the sun shining down and reflecting off the beautiful and endless blue waters.

Hi I'm Meg and I wanted to show y'all just how easy it can be to turn an old used piece of furniture and make it beautiful again. The best feature that I love about General Finishes paint is that it is self leveling so when you have finished the piece there are virtually no brush strokes, without even sanding! I like to start with a foam brush because it is so easy to get the paint onto the furniture and achieve nice even strokes. But I also like to use my smaller standard paint brushed to get the fine details that the foam brush just cannot reach.

Have you been thinking about refinishing your own piece for the first time?  Maybe you inherited a wooden table, but it has seen better days.  Using the right tools and high quality products, you can transform that old table into a piece that naturally fits in to your home.  Today is the day to start that project, and here are the tips to help you succeed.  Grab your brushes, put down a drop cloth, and open your can of General Finishes - here we go!

This video is a step by step tutorial on how to perfect a weathered patina wood finish in 2 easy steps.

This finish gives a gorgeous patina wood look that works well in many styles of homes including modern farmhouse, shabby chic, French country and traditional homes. You can even do this for a mid century modern style.  

https://www.craftsmanfinishes.com/weatheredpatinawoodfinish/

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This video is a demonstration of how to achieve a modern farmhouse look using a DIY wood distressing paint technique. It can also be used on wood projects with a shabby chic, French country, mid century modern and traditional style.

Watch this step by step tutorial for an elevated finish for your wood furniture projects.  

In my first ever video you shall learn how to paint "Crisp and Clean Lines" using painting essentials and General Finishes products.