I have never refinsihed furniture but have a piece I want to try to make it look vintage/antique. How do I do it ? I want it white vintage
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You should try using a product called "Chalk Paint." It's excellent for refinishing furniture and I highly recommend it. It comes in a myriad of colors. Have fun!
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I looked up DIY chalk paint on Pinterest and found out how to mix my own chalk finish paint (not chalk board paint). The one I use has indoor paint, water, and plaster of Paris. No need to strip or sand the piece. I used an off white paint, and want over it with the minwax dark paste to darken it and age it. It looks especially nice in the grooves and corners. I love finishing furniture this way because you can do even a big piece in one day!
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I used antique white, paint it, let it dry, then I used sand paper and roughed up spots down to the wood and then I used a cloth and put the minwax over all of it...:)
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Its just paint, so should work. Just remember there are different shades of white. So use sparingly and try a small place first.
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Sorry, mine is on an old dark wood dresser -- but having seen them I think they could work on white. They are kind of small, just shy of an inch, but very pretty!
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I shine it with furniture polish. If it get marked or have lines, you can cover it with this special furniture markers from Bed bath and Beyond. Its called Guardmans.
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Off whitish. Antique white is a good description. Imagine a little yellowing
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I think it would match very well. This was a little darker than I expected. I was hoping for a little more brown. But it is very black-brown. I looked up some of their furniture and they seem to be pretty close. I know computer images aren't the same, but good luck!
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Looking at it sitting here in my living room it looks really white. We are using it for a coffee table with a decorative tray and some magazines on the top. The ottoman looks really nice and not cheap.
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I used it on a Maple dresser and bed that were purchased in the mid 1950's. The maple is a warm shade so rather light. It looks like new! I was really thrilled with the outcome.
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I sent this item to my granddaughter in another state, so I haven't actually seen it. My son tells me it matches the antique white bedroom furniture my granddaughter has in her room.
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Actually, it looks to me to be a "distressed" metal using a antique bronze coloring to mimic age. Antique Bronze can look either brown or black depending on the light. The wood on the rocker we got was a bit darker than the picture also. I think the picture may have been manipulated to show more of the detail. (I did refinishing and wood repair in my former life. That's why I sound this way.) So depending on the usage and age you can expect some flaking since it is a thin coating applied for effect. Still, it's built like a tank and if my seat wasn't too big for it's seat, I'd buy more for my place. Actually, it looks to me to be a "distressed" metal using a antique bronze coloring to mimic age. Antique Bronze can look either brown or black depending on the light. The wood on the rocker we got was a bit darker than the picture also. I think the picture may have been manipulated to show more of the detail. (I did refinishing and wood repair in my former life. That's why I sound this way.) So depending on the usage and age you can expect some flaking since it is a thin coating applied for effect. Still, it's built like a tank and if my seat wasn't too big for it's seat, I'd buy... » Read More Actually, it looks to me to be a "distressed" metal using a antique bronze coloring to mimic age. Antique Bronze can look either brown or black depending on the light. The wood on the rocker we got was a bit darker than the picture also. I think the picture may have been manipulated to show more of the detail. (I did refinishing and wood repair in my former life. That's why I sound this way.) So depending on the usage and age you can expect some flaking since it is a thin coating applied for effect. Still, it's built like a tank and if my seat wasn't too big for it's seat, I'd buy more for my place. « Show Less
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It should look nice. We have it in our guest room with dark furniture & just love it as do our guests. Hope this helps.
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Not really sure, but I'd imagine if you had the right kind of paint, you probably could...seems like you can paint anything these days. Seems like the crafty websites love to use spray paint for a lot of old furniture, but I don't know if you need a primer (this is assuming you're looking to paint the entire unit). Maybe Better Homes and Gardens, or some other DIY site may have some insight on painting particle board furniture. If you're actually only looking to paint designs on the piece, you might consider painting a little spot on the inside of the unit, or some other inconspicuous spot, to test it out first before committing. Good luck! Not really sure, but I'd imagine if you had the right kind of paint, you probably could...seems like you can paint anything these days. Seems like the crafty websites love to use spray paint for a lot of old furniture, but I don't know if you need a primer (this is assuming you're looking to paint the entire unit). Maybe Better Homes and Gardens, or some other DIY site may have some insight on painting particle board furniture. If you're actually only looking to paint designs on the piece, you might consider painting a little spot on the inside of the unit, or some other inconspicuous spot,... » Read More Not really sure, but I'd imagine if you had the right kind of paint, you probably could...seems like you can paint anything these days. Seems like the crafty websites love to use spray paint for a lot of old furniture, but I don't know if you need a primer (this is assuming you're looking to paint the entire unit). Maybe Better Homes and Gardens, or some other DIY site may have some insight on painting particle board furniture. If you're actually only looking to paint designs on the piece, you might consider painting a little spot on the inside of the unit, or some other inconspicuous spot, to test it out first before committing. Good luck! « Show Less
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My dads rail is white, as shown in the photo. It's metal so if it doesn't match your decor you could probably tape off the rubber hand grip on top & spray paint it to match.
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Yes. The legs are shiney so I used fine steel wool to dull the finish. I have "antique" furniture and these blend well.
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Not really sure, but I'd imagine if you had the right kind of paint, you probably could...seems like you can paint anything these days. Seems like the crafty websites love to use spray paint for a lot of old furniture, but I don't know if you need a primer (this is assuming you're looking to paint the entire unit). Maybe Better Homes and Gardens, or some other DIY site may have some insight on painting particle board furniture. If you're actually only looking to paint designs on the piece, you might consider painting a little spot on the inside of the unit, or some other inconspicuous spot, to test it out first before committing. Good luck!
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When in doubt, always go light. You may be sorry if you do anything any darker. The dark stains any grain too dark for light wood. (For me anyway.) I would suggest trying Howard's Restore-a-finish in Golden Oak. Won't change the color at all and gives a beautiful finish, but is a little more than just a spruce-up shine. This is wonderful stuff. Maybe your lumber company will have a sample. I bought mine through Amazon as I was already familiar with product. Good Luck.
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I painted the whole thing the same color but believe if you wanted to paint the end's a different color you probably could. You'd probably need to tape up the part you don't want painted but think it might be best to paint before you put it together. It's a really cute bench and can make what ever size you want. WELL worth the money and very sturdy. Have it under a tree in the back yard. Hope that helps you!