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Before and After: Purple Dresser Makeover
I’ve got a before and after for you today that took even me by surprise. I know the magic paint can do, but sometimes I am still delighted by the transformation. That was the case here with a PURPLE dresser makeover…
I bought this dresser off of FB Marketplace over the summer, it was a lot bigger than it looks and barely fit in the van with my 3 kids. It was one of those furniture hauls, where the whole time I really wondered if it was a mistake. I was planning to use it for my bedroom makeover though, so I kept telling myself it was worth it. Then I got it home, it was just not quite what I imagined for my room so it sat and sat in the garage (taking up a lot of space).
Around this time, my neighbor and friend (and a customer from way back when we had yard sale style sales) told me she wanted to re-do her bedroom and to keep an eye out for a couple of dressers. I showed her what I had, and she too was skeptical that we could make it look good, but she trusts me (and calls me her “enabler”) so we planned a purple dresser makeover.
Farmhouse End Table Makeover | The Barn Wood Finish
Have you ever started a project with one outcome in mind only to have it turn out completely different? That’s the story with these tables. I did not start out intending them to have the farmhouse end table look, but that’s where they ended up!
I forgot to take a “before” photo, but you can see here they were a yellow base with orange pine tops. My original intention was to do a painterly blended finish with a raw top.
Pedestal Kitchen Table Makeover
Wobbly tables drive me nuts. Our table for our eat in kitchen had been re-worked several times, but a crack in the base made it wobble like crazy. So I was on the hunt for a round pedestal dining table I could re-do for our eat in kitchen.
We eat at this table all the time, do homework here, play dough, crafts – everything happens here. I wish we used our “formal” dining room more often, but instead this is where we gather. That means it needs to be sturdy, solid wood, and needs to last!
I spotted this old empire style pedestal table at an antique store a few weeks ago. It was buried underneath many treasures, but the sticker read $50. I went home to measure, and headed back to grab it. Because we bought a few more things while we were there the price was knocked down to $40. That price for a solid wood, round dining table is a steal!! I was so excited, I couldn’t wait to work on it!
The Affordable Way to Build Built-In Bookshelves
UPDATE: This is the 2nd post in a 3 part series. Part 1 (building the bases) can be found HERE. Part 3, the final built-in bookshelves can be found HERE.
We left off in this post with finishing up the base of the built-in bookshelves. Now it’s time to go to the ceiling with book shelves. This will really make it look like it was always a part of this room.
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The first thing I did, was screw a 1×12 directly into the ceiling. I had trouble finding studs in the ceiling (this dang bumpy ceiling finish), but find them if you can. After we add the sides of the shelves it won’t really matter.
3 Best Kinds of Stain (Oil Based – Gel Stain – Water Based) and How to Use Them
Hello!
I’ve been thinking a stain post was in order for a while now, but I was testing out a newer product and wanted to make sure I was very comfortable with it before I shared. So in this post I want to talk about 3 different kinds of stain and the pros/cons/usage of each one. We’re going to talk Gel Stain, Water Based Stain and Oil Stain.
Stain can be trickier than paint in application and appearance, so I hope to offer some tips and tricks along the way to help you out!
Steamer Trunk
In my Best of 2016 post, I mentioned how much I wanted to do another steamer trunk. One of my favorite clients read that post and enlisted me to makeover this old beauty she had been given from a family member.
I love to think about where these trunks have traveled in their lifetime. Now it’s needed to hold some blankets, so time for a makeover.
Latest from Roots & Wings Furniture on YouTube
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How to Spray Furniture with Chalk Paint
Learn how to use a paint sprayer to paint furniture. I used a new to me sprayer so you can see everything from set up to clean up!
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Supply List:
👉Wagner Sprayer - https://dixiebellepaint.com/wagner-home-decor-sprayer/?aff=177
👉Caviar Paint - https://dixiebellepaint.com/caviar-chalk-mineral-paint/?aff=177
👉Synthetic Brush - https://dixiebellepaint.com/dbp-synthetic-brushes/?aff=177
👉220 grit sandpaper
👉White Lightning - https://dixiebellepaint.com/white-lightning-cleaner/?aff=177
👉General Finishes High Performance Top Coat in Flat
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Quarantine House Project Update
Looking for some house projects to do? Here's how some of my most popular projects are holding up...
FRONT DOOR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RCE4-7tpAw&t=1s
CLOSET MAKEOVER - https://rootsandwingsfurniture.com/blog/entrywaycloset/
STAIRCASE MAKEOVER - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zck2qWoUhRI
CUSTOM BUILT-INS - https://rootsandwingsfurniture.com/blog/builtinbases/
INTERIOR PAINTED DOORS - https://rootsandwingsfurniture.com/blog/paintinginteriordoors/
KITCHEN TABLE MAKEOVER - https://rootsandwingsfurniture.com/blog/kitchentablemakeover/
PAINTED UPHOLSTERY - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHJGZz6EpSc
RE-STAINED BATHROOM CABINETS - https://rootsandwingsfurniture.com/blog/restainingcabinets/
PAINTED BATHROOM CABINETS (GENERAL FINISHES) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWK6V9exRng
PAINTED BATHROOM CABINETS (CHALK PAINT) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfuqEJrQcXc
PAINTED TILE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSbEACWqhHs&t=45s
WHITE DRESSER FAIL - https://rootsandwingsfurniture.com/blog/brushable-white-enamel-review/
KITCHEN CABINET MAKEOVER - https://rootsandwingsfurniture.com/blog/kitchencabinetmakeover/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWK6V9exRng
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The Tool That Will Change Your DIY Life - Brad Nailer Basics
This may be my favorite tool. It's the brad nailer, and it will change your DIY life. Learn what the different guages mean, and if a cordless or corded version is best for you.
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How to Use a Belt Sander
A belt sander can be just the tool you need for a stubborn finish, an outdoor project or reclaimed wood. It cuts down the sanding time, and speeds up your finishing process. Check out how to use a belt sander in this video.
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How to Use a Miter Saw - for Beginners
This saw changed the way we were able to build things. To be able to make quick, accurate cuts is just what we needed. Learn how to use a miter saw - perfect for beginners. Don't be intimidated, you can do it!
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How to Use a Circular Saw - Power Tool Basics
The handiest saw to have in your home workshop, the circular saw is small and easy to use. Watch as I teach you the basics to using this saw correctly so you can use it on your next project.
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