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By: Lyn Fuller

Hi, I am looking to make do and mend an old laquered pine table and chairs with the ‘shabby chic’ look.  Please can you advise firstly how to deal with the laquer?  Then which paint e.g F&B or who...

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By: Emma_cassen

I have a shabby chic chest of drawers which is cream and i tried to get some wax i spilt on it and i ended up burning the top and making it worse, what can i do to cover up the burn mark and scratches....

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By: Jameskinloch

Hi did you use emulsion or eggshell for the top coat?

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By: Liscal

 Its a matter of preference……

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By: Jillian

I love everything about this look!  Are there any additional steps needed if I wanted to do this on my bathroom cabinets?

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By: stella bessent

very good  i love  this look and will be doing this when i get my next flat ,,age well a very young 73  going   on 50 ,,,,,started this look in my house hubby died so had to sell ,,,

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By: Bold Colors For Interior Painting Make A Bold Statement

[...] but by not throwing things away it’s also environmentally friendly too. Give your furniture a shabby chic look by layering paint and sanding the coats. What should we write about [...]

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By: Lilian

I have an old chest of drawers, and want to protect the wood, would you suggest using a wax on the inside of the drawers and all the bits of wood you don’t see?

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By: Antique Lover

Sorry to say I prefer the original. For the last year I’ve been looking for furniture for my late Victorian house, and time and time again I find pieces that I would have purchased had they not been...

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By: danni

hi, what type of paint do you use?

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By: diogenesagogo

IT’S A REPRO!!!

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By: diogenesagogo

This is not a Victorian piece. 1930 – 1970 is my guess.

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By: lucy malchar

This was really helpful and your out come was amazing. Could you please tell me if you used egg shell or emulsion? x

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By: Callie

Yes, I also wanted to know what type of paint? You’ve invited us to ask a question, please give us an answer. Lovely job by the way, very clear ( except what type of paint!) Regards

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By: Pippa Jameson

Hello everyone, Please accept my apology for not coming back to you sooner, I don’t always get notified when a comment has been left on articles. Firstly, I am thrilled that you have all found this...

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By: Anthony

Hello, what grade of sandpaper do you use for the inital varnish removal?? thanks

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By: Barbara

Enjoyed your clear directions. How do you keep the pain thin when the first dip is the heaviest? Thanks.

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By: Home Furniture

Thanks for the information. I really appreciate the efforts you have made for this post.

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By: Pippa Jameson

Hi, thanks for your question. Could you let me know what you are sanding down? Also, what is the condition of the paint? Thick? Peeling off? Once I know this then I can answer your question. Thanks,...

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By: Eirwen jones

Will any make of paint do.? is it emulsion or ordinary paint? Thanks

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