tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post1483351276142945605..comments2023-11-05T03:26:14.283-05:00Comments on Just a Girl: Painting FurnitureChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04104902370063783977noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-43108184482987781312011-05-16T23:56:28.500-04:002011-05-16T23:56:28.500-04:00do you have any tips on painted already crackled f...do you have any tips on painted already crackled furniture. My daughter's bedroom set is gorgeous, but being a 14 year old girl, we don't exactly share the same taste in home decor. she wants to redo her bedroom, beginning with painting her furniture black. it is currently an ivory crackle finish...and we would love it to be have a nice smooth finish like the item you posted here. any suggestions on how to get rid of the crackle????Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14956358586169945072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-84969514637507273822011-05-03T12:10:56.169-04:002011-05-03T12:10:56.169-04:00This project turned out wonderful. I have been wan...This project turned out wonderful. I have been wanting to paint my hutch and dining room table black for some time. DH says NO! Of course I had to google to find someone who did the same and your hutch looks great! Hopefully this will convince him.Monique https://www.blogger.com/profile/08913222139325850364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-18176983005204198992011-04-01T13:05:39.902-04:002011-04-01T13:05:39.902-04:00I love everything you do! Thanks a lot for the tip...I love everything you do! Thanks a lot for the tips, I am preparing to tackle a hope chest for my tiny sister in law that is graduating high school. I am going to make use of your product recommendations.Fitted kitchenhttp://www.kitchenssimply.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-15840325487760551502011-04-01T10:33:51.175-04:002011-04-01T10:33:51.175-04:00When I came across your weblog some months ago I s...When I came across your weblog some months ago I saved it chiefly because of the painting tips. I have desired to paint my master bedroom furniture but didn't know the best way to go about it until i saw how in your weblog.thanks a lot for sharing your tips.I followed all of them.Kitchenhttp://www.kitchenssimply.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-25404471068620481892011-03-25T21:35:48.488-04:002011-03-25T21:35:48.488-04:00Chris, I love you for posting this non expert expe...Chris, I love you for posting this non expert expert blog! I am getting up steam to attack a whole bedroom suite that is still quietly speaking the language of 1973 "Far Out Man!" But in a traditional, "we came with a matching water bed dude!" kinda way and this is precisely the info I required! Mahalo! Gracias! and Thanks a whole bunch! NancyArtZenFlowers Color and Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334171389389257463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-37659567179332935632011-03-17T08:02:31.389-04:002011-03-17T08:02:31.389-04:00Good paint tips, especially the one about your cho...Good paint tips, especially the one about your choice in paint. I new to your blog and totally needed these tips a few weeks ago. I love that you also mentioned how dirty used furniture can be at times because I totally agree.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08460058397219748236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-89508917412440334492010-10-21T21:48:46.129-04:002010-10-21T21:48:46.129-04:00I want to thank you for posting this! I was able ...I want to thank you for posting this! I was able to print off the whole entry and take it to Lowes to find everything that we needed to refinish this: http://chrisandmeloniebosch.blogspot.com/2010/10/china-cabinet-redo.html Your blog is an absolute inspiration!!Bosch Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05556613950029939486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-78371944970495284292010-09-09T12:02:15.915-04:002010-09-09T12:02:15.915-04:00Love the black buffet!
I use the same paint for my...Love the black buffet!<br />I use the same paint for my furniture because someone told me it would work good in my sprayer. I love it too. Have you tried not priming and just using the paint alone? I have just sanded and painted and so far so good.Sixty-Fifth Avenuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10741086163384325244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-20541063869854222732010-08-09T17:07:16.104-04:002010-08-09T17:07:16.104-04:00I just bought the paint in June 10. I am hard at w...I just bought the paint in June 10. I am hard at work painting. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-19364907998587996962010-07-05T15:17:23.303-04:002010-07-05T15:17:23.303-04:00Thanx for sharing your tips..
Double Bathroom Vani...Thanx for sharing your tips..<br /><a href="http://www.spacify.com/modern_contemporary_santina_double_contemporary_vanity_set-704-267-Vigo.VG09001.html" rel="nofollow">Double Bathroom Vanities</a>jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064623285486483427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-1460293997057102010-06-21T10:38:08.613-04:002010-06-21T10:38:08.613-04:00i love the black. it's SO creamy and rich. you...i love the black. it's SO creamy and rich. you done good, girl!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-77355718167475931072010-06-12T17:34:06.727-04:002010-06-12T17:34:06.727-04:00Hi, hope the year end procedures at school are goi...Hi, hope the year end procedures at school are going well. Did you ever paint the chairs and table to match the top piece on this post? I have the same set and really want to paint it all but wondering how the table held up? I have a 2 year old that would be testing the durability of the paint job :)Jerri-Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07015208647011720584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-51801487285462317062010-03-30T16:18:37.360-04:002010-03-30T16:18:37.360-04:00Your dresser is GORGEOUS!! And thanks for the tips...Your dresser is GORGEOUS!! And thanks for the tips!Sunshine of Sevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13339501356845551633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-16584840983165904322010-03-16T14:37:29.521-04:002010-03-16T14:37:29.521-04:00How do you get the foam roller pattern out of the ...How do you get the foam roller pattern out of the finish coat? I hate the little "holes" that come with a rolled on finish. A little tip - the next time you paint with a dark paint color, have your primer tinted gray. Makes painting so much easier. Best!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17526824485235048626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-77553537190034966052010-03-10T09:08:27.950-05:002010-03-10T09:08:27.950-05:00Hi Anon,
Not sure what to tell you. I purchased t...Hi Anon,<br /><br />Not sure what to tell you. I purchased the quart in that picture just a couple of months ago. Hmmm... :)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04104902370063783977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-67201050288000722622010-03-10T08:49:14.944-05:002010-03-10T08:49:14.944-05:00I work at Benjamin moore and found out that the lo...I work at Benjamin moore and found out that the low lustre metal & wood latex has been gone off the market for years now, so what kind of finish do you use now?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-36102288947982284932010-03-09T11:24:21.866-05:002010-03-09T11:24:21.866-05:00Love how color can give new life to otherwise &quo...Love how color can give new life to otherwise "dated" furniture. In my interior redesign business I often repurpose furnishings and advise clients to update their decor on a budget by recycling this way. I'm going to refer them to your blog so they can see and read for themselves what you have done. Wonderfully well written!Pam Faulkner, CIR, IRIShttp://www.faulknerhouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-82705142826801530972010-03-09T07:43:42.146-05:002010-03-09T07:43:42.146-05:00Chris,
Just found you...Can't remember how! A...Chris, <br />Just found you...Can't remember how! Anyway, GREAT paint tips.<br />I have painted a lot, but I must say, I think you are a bit smarter than I! You've figured some things out that have always annoyed me.<br />I will definitely try your paint recommendation. Everything looks beautiful!<br />JamieJamiehttp://www.cozyyourhome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-28399314296074009352010-03-07T07:36:12.849-05:002010-03-07T07:36:12.849-05:00I absolutely love the cabinet. The black is perfe...I absolutely love the cabinet. The black is perfect. I want!!!! Great job on all your projects.Popcorn and Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15009123731208432628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-4746531993515496742010-03-05T18:29:28.363-05:002010-03-05T18:29:28.363-05:00Wow! You've been a busy girl. Everything loo...Wow! You've been a busy girl. Everything looks great and I love the barstools.Miss Mustard Seedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05628769209767003185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-80493164863385092662010-03-04T19:39:58.671-05:002010-03-04T19:39:58.671-05:00That black looks beautiful and so sleek! Thanks f...That black looks beautiful and so sleek! Thanks for all the tips.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03212454004456092488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-62210849094743020632010-03-04T14:29:00.741-05:002010-03-04T14:29:00.741-05:00Thank you for a step by step guide. I'm terrif...Thank you for a step by step guide. I'm terrified to paint my rolling kitchen island! Maybe I can try it now :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13448495534276913922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-26430683226808864862010-03-04T11:45:26.175-05:002010-03-04T11:45:26.175-05:00I NEED those nickel pulls. Where did you get them...I NEED those nickel pulls. Where did you get them? I too am a fellow BM convert. I've never tried the metal/wood paint. Can't wait. I love a foam roller.harmonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10466015509376023315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-57194162835348717062010-03-04T11:36:31.697-05:002010-03-04T11:36:31.697-05:00Thanks for sharing your great tips!Thanks for sharing your great tips!pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05929652094123528654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157423762460358686.post-8394275519503559482010-03-04T11:19:43.077-05:002010-03-04T11:19:43.077-05:00The finish is beautiful on that black piece. It l...The finish is beautiful on that black piece. It looks just glossy enough. Did you sand that one? How many coats of paint? Any advice about technique? Your blog is great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com