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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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....
View ArticleBy: Jillian
I love everything about this look! Are there any additional steps needed if I wanted to do this on my bathroom cabinets?
View ArticleBy: 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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[...] 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 [...]
View ArticleBy: 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?
View ArticleBy: 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...
View ArticleBy: 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
View ArticleBy: 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
View ArticleBy: 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...
View ArticleBy: Anthony
Hello, what grade of sandpaper do you use for the inital varnish removal?? thanks
View ArticleBy: Barbara
Enjoyed your clear directions. How do you keep the pain thin when the first dip is the heaviest? Thanks.
View ArticleBy: Home Furniture
Thanks for the information. I really appreciate the efforts you have made for this post.
View ArticleBy: 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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