Raise your hand if you love restoring old furniture to a new glory! So many Hometalk members are doing - and posting - furniture revivals. Has a thrift shop or flea market find got you stumped? Talk to other Hometalkers who've done furniture revivals. There are so many talented people doing furniture revivals that you could always find someone who has experience doing a furniture revival like yours. From stenciling the top of a coffee table to distressing an old dresser, you'll find just about every furniture revival project you can think of on Hometalk.
Painting: To Paint or Not
I have a vintage iron chaise white with some rust. and a glass top table to match. Do I paint it? If so what color? I'm torn and need help with the decision. I'm open for all suggestions, it's in good shape with nice wheels
Thanks.
Frankie
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I agree with cushion picked first then paint. I'm a fan of turquoise with your terracotta ...»
Gonzales Rustic Furniture Find...but I Want It to Look Antique - Help!
I was lucky enough to find a set of 3 Gonzalez Rustic furniture pieces at auction for only $125! The coffee table alone sells for over $500 online. However, I don't like the natural pine
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Here is a photo of my rustic pine coffee table (the one hubby asked if I paid good money for ...»
Get an Industrial Look in 2 Easy Steps
I took a large and inexpensive butcher block cutting board from Ikea plus a metal table base that I picked up for a song, glued them together and shined them up to get an industrial look
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10 Minutes 30 Easy
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I'm so happy with the way this turned out and you can't beat the price of those cutting ...»
Painting: Vintage Chaise What Color to Paint
Should I paint this it's original white? I also have a glass top table to match. In great shape and the chaise has good wheels. Would it be best in a nice white enamel or a color? The ironwork on the arms and foot of the chaise are great.
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What a find! You might want to pick out your cushions first because you will find there is a ...»
How to Paint Vintage Metal Chairs
I have had these chairs for years. They were old when I got them! I have painted them several times, but the paint just chips right off. This time, I took all of the right steps to make that paint hold on tight!
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lovely...not sure we've got those products here in the uk....could you please list their ...»
Friday Favorite DIY Projects Roundup!
Today I posted my favorite furniture and DIY projects that I came across this week. You can check out my blog to see the full post :)
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such inspiration! thank you! xo
Refurbish old wicker chairs and tables
Does anyone have an easy way to refurbish older wicker furniture? The legs of our wicker chairs, love seat and table are unraveling as well as they need painting. (will spray painting
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I spray down my wicker every year with the hose. Let it dry a couple of days slowly. Spray ...»
Shabby White Writing Desk & Vintage Crystal Cherub Lamp
Vintage writing desk gets a much needed makeover with a combination of paint and stain. Plus...a great vintage find; Crystal Cherub Lamp!
4 Hours 40 Easy
How to Make an Old Couch New Again for $10
I may have mentioned a few - or a million - times how much I love my living room couch. Well, after two years of lovin', my beloved couch was starting to show some wear. The notorious
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Nice Job! I have to do this for the back cushion...do you have any suggestions on how to make ...»
Vintage Upcycle - Yardstick Arrow
While working on a new gallery wall for our office, I wanted to fill a spot with an arrow. After a failed attempt one, and a failed attempt two - I realized that with a vintage yardstick,
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I really like this project. I'll have to put it on my to-do list!!