How to get a wood look with paint

The first step to a great paint job, is learning how to prep your wood furniture. This article teaches you step by step what is necessary, and what you can skip when you prep your wood furniture for paint. It’s not the most fun step. It’s not why you got into the furniture redo game.

Check out this simple tutorial on how to paint wash furniture or color wash wood. Paint washing furniture is so easy and I’m going to show you how.

Did you know that you can bleach wood furniture with common household bleach? Try this technique and learn how to DIY this gorgeous finish.

How to Faux Stain Furniture with Latex Paint If you want to stain a previously stained or painted furniture piece, check out this tutorial and video where I sho…

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have all the tools and supplies needed to get that dresser, table, nightstand or whatever piece of furniture completely updated, on the cheap!

Trying to update your vintage, antique, or dated furniture? Find out how to get a raw wood look for a fresh, modern vibe. Learn how to do this rustic modern furniture makeover in just three easy steps!

Can you believe these nightstands are painted?! When I painted a couple frames to look like wood, I had a lot of questions on whether they this technique would hold up on doors or tables. The answer was: I don’t know! So I decided to find out. I tried the same faux wood painting on… Read More Painted faux wood nightstands

Can you stain fake wood? Absolutely! Did you know you can stain laminate furniture? This DIY tutorial and video will show you how to paint laminate furniture to look like wood. Don’t waste time with furniture stripper when you can stain fake wood with paint to look like natural wood. Sanding fake wood to refinish with a faux stain is easy when you know the right technique. There are several designs and shades to choose from to refinish any furniture piece for a modern makeover.