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Third times the charm finding a furniture flip COVERED in paint that needs to be stripped 🥲 I was this close 🤏🏻 to walking out of goodwill empty handed only to run into this beautiful three drawer coffee table at the last minute, for only $15 🤯💸 I knew I had some hard work ahead of me as it was slathered in the most basic gray paint, only to realize after stripping it was hiding the most gorgeous wood design 🙈 I asked you on Instagram whether to keep it light or go with a darker stain since I haven’t really done a dark look in a minute ⏰ The darker stain won, so I used a stain I’ve actually used on flips that I’ve kept in my own home which is coffee by Minwax. It was a gel style stain and for some reason it was not wiping off and I FREAKED 😳 I got it removed but the finish was uneven so I re-sanded and went in with the regular oil based stain in the color Dark Walnut, this worked much better 🙏🏻 The end result was a upscale, timeless coffee table that was probably walked by over 100 times, sitting in a corner of goodwill 😥 I say it every time, but transformations like these are why I do what I do! Bringing pieces that are hidden and lost back into their LIGHT 💡 If any fellow DIY lovers know what was up with my staining technique and why I had such a difficult time please share it in the comments 📲 Do you like the final tone of this finish? Let me know and I’ll see you for the next find! 🔎 #furnitureflip #furnituremakeover #diy #upcycling #flipforprofit #thriftfind #LTKdayinmylife #LTKHome #LTKvlog
$1,000 to put some wood up on the wall?! I don’t think so 🙅🏻‍♂️🪵 Comment “FLOATING” and I’ll dm you a link to shop all the products you need for this build 👷🏻 My living room has been close to complete for a while now, however we really wanted some sort of shelving on either side of the fireplace to help finalize the space and make everything cohesive ✨ I initially reached out to a contractor just to get an idea of what the cost would be to have them made and came to realize, it’s A LOT 💰 So I decided it was time to learn a new skill and make them myself 💅🏻 I referenced a lot of other creators who made floating shelves and was so thankful to come across a style from @emilyandlucasdiy 🛠️ The process was extremely simple and way WAY cheaper than what it would have cost me to hire someone. I had a lot of the tools needed on hand so all in my materials were just over $200 for 4 shelves 🪛 I’m absolutely obsessed with the final results and am loving how cozy and full the space feels now 💭 #DIY #diyprojects #floatingshelves #tutorial #howto My final cherry on top is finding something to hide the tv box on the left hand side of the wall, any ideas? 💡 #LTKvlog #LTKStyleTip #LTKHome
If you’ve ever wondered how to actually remove layers of old paint without losing your mind (or your furniture’s details) — this one’s for you. 🎨 Here’s my go-to process ⬇️ 1️⃣ Apply a liberal coat of paint stripper — don’t be shy, let it do the heavy lifting. 2️⃣ Spread it evenly with a brush and give it a few minutes to work its magic. 3️⃣ Once it starts bubbling, grab your putty knife and gently scrape away those old layers. 4️⃣ For tricky spots or carved details, I use acetone + an abrasive (steel wool, dish brush, or wire brush) to lift every last bit. 5️⃣ Always lay down plastic first — trust me, your floors will thank you later. 😅 Paint stripping is messy, but so worth it when that beautiful wood starts to shine through again! 🌿 💬 What furniture flipping technique do you want me to cover next? #furnitureflip #furnituremakeover #diy #upcycling #tutorial #LTKStyleTip #LTKHome #LTKvlog
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