Best Clear Coat for Wood & Painted Furniture (+ Infographic)
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by EurekaGirl
3y ago
Tired of the normal wear and tear of your furniture pieces in everyday life? So why don’t you protect your furniture with the best clear coat for wood furniture? Topcoats are not just for painted furniture, but also for stained or raw wood. If left unsealed, wood can be damaged due to moisture, heat or wear & tear. That is why most woodworking projects will ensure that the wood is protected with a topcoat regardless if it was painted, stained or raw. But what is the best clear coat for wood and painted furniture projects? Will the clear coat affect the colour of the wood or the painted p ..read more
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Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Paint for Furniture (+Infographic)
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by EurekaGirl
3y ago
So, you want to revamp your furniture but have no idea which paint for furniture to use? There are chalk paint, milk paint, mineral paint, latex paint and oil paint. Your head might be spinning from all of these choices. You hear avid DIY furniture flippers swearing by chalk paint as the holy grail that works for ALL surfaces without any prep at all. But is that really true? Does the hype have some truth to it? Also, which paint is the best when you are looking for a distressed look? Do you need to sand, prime and topcoat the paint? It seems like every option has its own process to it and at ..read more
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Get Access to Free Printables, Wall Art & more!
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by EurekaGirl
3y ago
Hello, Hi, Hola, Howdy! I’m pretty excited to share with you guys free printables and wall art in my resource library! Don’t you hate it when those free printables only come in one size and you have to trim it to fit into the frame? I do. Here comes the best part of my free printables. Most of these prints come in 5 ratios and it can be printed in OVER 20 standard frames! Yes, I specifically wanted to make these prints high-quality and ready-to-print. Who said free things can’t be premium?  I am constantly updating this library with vintage prints, medieval prints, modern prints and any ..read more
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All about Sanding Furniture (+ Infographic on how to sand furniture)
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by EurekaGirl
3y ago
Have you ever wondered why you need to sand furniture and what exactly sanding actually do? Do you have to sand furniture to prepare it for painting? Can you ahead and paint it without sanding? This guide will answer all of your questions! Why sand? First, you must understand what sanding actually does. Sanding wood furniture will do the following things: Remove flaws such as mill marks, caused by woodworking machines, dents, gauges and any other surface damages To ‘rough’ up the surface of your furniture so that paint will adhere to it. This is especially important if you are going to ..read more
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Your One-Stop Guide to Stripping Wood Furniture (+ Infographic)
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by EurekaGirl
3y ago
Some of us have seen our fair share of DIY furniture tutorials and we always notice similar methods being used: Stripping, sanding and waxing. But what the heck are all these? If I didn’t know any better, I would think you were referring to stripping and waxing legs. A Google search on stripping wood furniture might even scare off beginners due to all the safety warnings! Also, are these techniques even essential?? We tend to follow tutorials without understanding why it is even being done. So, I will be publishing a series of guides on these techniques, starting with a How-To guide on strip ..read more
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Free Galaxy Printables: Wall Art & Calendar
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by EurekaGirl
3y ago
*Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own! As you can tell from my recent DIY projects, I have an unhealthy obsession with galaxy constellation design. If I can have this design all over my house, I would! I mean I already spray painted my ceiling into a galaxy, so what’s a few galaxy-themed decor, amirite? I recently made this free galaxy printables based on your horoscope and you can download it here for ..read more
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How to Revamp an Old Dresser under $50
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by EurekaGirl
3y ago
Do you have old and boring furniture lying around, just waiting for someone to breathe some life into it? I do. Its a plain, brown dresser and it’s as basic as it can be. THEN, while I was online window shopping, I laid my eyes on the most perfect dresser with a price to match! $500?! Hell nah! I’m too broke for that, fam. And then it hit me, I can actually revamp an old dresser to look $500 under $50! It is surprisingly easy to revamp old furniture, but my method is not perfect per se. I wouldn’t sell it to anyone, as there are glaring imperfections which I will show later in the post, so y ..read more
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How to Paint Roses on Furniture the Easy Way
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by EurekaGirl
3y ago
Want to paint roses on furniture but feel intimidated by it? I will break down the basics of drawing a rose that anyone can do! You don’t need to be an artist to be able to paint roses. With this step-by-step guide, you can paint roses on furniture and bring it to life in a shabby chic or farmhouse style! In this DIY project, I gave new life to an old clock in shabby chic style. In case you didn’t know, I’m all about that ‘Give New Life to Old Furniture’ life. You don’t need to be a professional to revamp and give new life to old furniture. Read on to find out how to paint roses on furnitur ..read more
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How to Paint Furniture in Shabby Chic, Farmhouse or Cottage style?
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by EurekaGirl
3y ago
Love the shabby chic, cottage or farmhouse look? For this DIY project, i will show you how to paint furniture in shabby chic style without any decoupage! Don’t be intimidated by painting the roses! I will show you how you can draw roses easily in a step-by-step guide below! This furniture revamp project was brought on by my addiction to HGTV. I’m only 27 but I have an addiction to HGTV and their DIY home decor revamp and house flipping madness. So, of course, I would have to revamp my own home decor! Read on to find out how you can revamp furniture in shabby chic style! Shabby Chic Look Th ..read more
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How to make Shabby Chic Wall Art (+ Age Paper without Coffee or Tea)
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by EurekaGirl
3y ago
Do you love shabby chic, rustic or vintage home decor? Learn how to achieve that distressed, antique look on new items to make it look shabby chic or rustic with this one simple technique on aging paper or canvas with fake coffee stain! For this DIY project, I will be making a floral shabby chic wall art on a horizontal canvas board. It’s a super simple process, so read on!  What I Used A horizontal canvas board Mounted over a wooden board, so it’s ready to be hung anytime. I got mine from a local store. Acrylic Paint Clear Spray Sealant Calligraphic Black marker Metal decorative edg ..read more
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