Furniture Makeovers : Simple Techniques for Transforming Furniture with Paint, Stains, Paper, Stencils, and More

Furniture Makeovers shows how to transform tired furniture into stunning showpieces. You'll never look at a hand-me-down dresser the same way again! The book offers 26 easy-to-follow techniques that can be applied to all different types of pieces, from bookshelves to desks: painting, applying gold leaf, wallpapering, distressing, dip dyeing, and more. In addition to the core techniques, author and Knack Studios founder Barb Blair shares 30 beautiful before-and-after makeovers from her studio and outlines how to achieve each look. With helpful step-by-step photographs, a visual glossary explaining all the tools and materials needed, and a lovely contemporary aesthetic, Furniture Makeovers is a treasure trove of ideas and instruction for the home decorator. Transform tired furniture into stunning showpieces: “A fabulous how-to volume for everything from sanding to decoupage and beyond.” —The City Sage blogYou'll never look at a hand-me-down dresser the same way again! This book offers twenty-six easy-to-follow techniques that can be applied to all different types of pieces, from bookshelves to desks: painting, applying gold leaf, wallpapering, distressing, dip dyeing, and more. In addition to the core techniques, author and Knack Studios founder Barb Blair shares thirty beautiful before-and-after makeovers from her studio and outlines how to achieve each look. With helpful step-by-step photographs, a visual glossary explaining all the tools and materials needed, and a lovely contemporary aesthetic, Furniture Makeovers is a treasure trove of ideas and instruction for the home decorator.“Her amply illustrated book shows why her repurposed furniture is in demand.” —Publishers Weekly Foreword / Holly Becker of Decor8 Introduction The hunt Tools & materials Techniques. Stripping furniture Sanding furniture Small repairs Wood filling Gluing & clamping Router retrofits for new hardware Priming furniture Applying polyurethane Painting furniture Staining over paint Waxing over paint Refreshing wood with Danish oil Applying wallpaper to furniture Applying metal leaf Applying milk paint Using vinyl decals Using stencils Using an overhead projector Using découpage Color blocking Adding stripes Achieving the dip-dyed look Dry brushing Layering paint Spray painting Basic seat upholstering Lining drawers Before & after makeovers Resources In Furniture Makeovers, Knack studio founder Barb Blair shares her trade secrets for transforming tired furniture into stunning showpieces. Here, she offers easy-to-follow techniques that can be applied to all different types of pieces, from dressers to desks: spray painting, applying gold leaf, wall papering, stenciling, dip dyeing, and more! Best of all, the techniques are simple, easy-to-follow, and require minimal handy work. With helpful step-by-step photographs, comprehensive instructions, plus thirty gorgeous before-and-after shots, Furniture Makeovers will inspire you to roll up your sleeves and get started. - Back cover. Offers simple techniques to transforming drab furniture into showpieces, including easy-to-follow instructions for spray painting, applying gold leaf, wall papering, stenciling, and dip dyeing. This is a gorgeous DIY decor book with a contemporary aesthetic that simplifies furniture refinishing.