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Refinishing Techniques & FAQ

 Refinishing techniques, ideas and strategies for making over or ‘flipping’ furniture!
(and don’t miss the technical posts at the very bottom!)

Enjoy!
Glazing
Furniture Glazing Tutorial
WhitewashingWhitewashing Furniture Tutorial
Stencil / Distress / StainStenciling, Distressing, and Staining Wood Furniture Tutorial
Using Vinyl as a StencilHow to Use Vinyl as A Stencil on Furniture
Glazing with Acrylic PaintGlazing Furniture With Acrylic Paint
Shading with StainShading with Stain {Gradual Staining Technique)
Hand-painting a patternHand Painting a Pattern on Furniture Tutorial
DistressingDistressed 'Barn Boards' Tutorial
Paint design using an Overhead ProjectorHow to paint a design on furniture using an overhead projector - project tutorial by Reality Daydream
Whimsical Chevron TreatmentTutorial for Hand Painted Chevron Pattern on Furniture
Hand-paint perfect letters (any font!)How to Hand Paint Perfect Letters (in any font!)
Raised StencilRaised Stencil Tutorial - How to make a raised stencil design on furniture.
Ombre-Stained DrawersOmbre Stained Drawers - How to create an ombre design on wooden furniture
DecoupageEasy Decoupage Tutorial - How to decoupage music pages onto a piece of furniture
Simple UpholsterySimple Chair Upholstery Tutorial
Fabric InlaysHow to Make Fabric Inlays on Furniture
StencilHow to Make Your Own Stencil - tutorial on how to create and apply your own stencil design to furniture like headboards, bookcases, and more
MosaicHow to create a mosaic design on furniture like tables and backsplashes
Layered StencilingLayered Stenciling Tutorial
Applying Upholstery TacksHow to Apply Upholstery Tacks to Furniture
And be sure to check out our FURNITURE PORTFOLIO!
A collection of inspiring furniture transformations, with stunning before and after photos, tutorials, project supplies, and more - all from Reality Daydream
How to apply upholstery tacks or nailhead trim>>
How to Apply Upholstery Tacks (or Nail Trim) - tutorial on how to apply upholstery tacks to furniture renovations.
And here’s a little technical info on DIY furniture flipping!
What to Look for When Searching for Furniture to Fix UpHow to Make Your Own Stencil - Step by Step TutorialThe Difference Between Laminate and Wood Veneer... And How to Paint ThemPattern Glossary of All the Best Fabric Patterns including terminology and tips on how to choose the best designWhere to Look for Furniture to Fix Up - Tips and tricks for the best places to find furniture that's ready for a makeoverStripping Wood 101 - Easy tutorial on how to strip varnish, paint, and stain from wood when renovating furnitureHow Much Money Should I Charge When Selling My DIY Furniture - tips on how to decide what your DIY projects are worth, and what's a fair asking price when selling your creationsHow to make brand new wood boards look like rustic wooden barn boards - a super easy step-by-step tutorial
A collection of furniture refinishing techniques - all projects include a detailed tutorial with supplies used, steps, instructions, before and after pictures, and more!
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