tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18805568.post7928171280027983294..comments2023-10-21T00:38:51.145-07:00Comments on the BLAH BLAH BLAHger - DIY projects/instruction, photography, recipe reviews & more!: Polishing a Turdthe BLAH BLAH BLAHgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18080257870764974777noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18805568.post-84088398821302893202010-02-23T11:20:31.511-08:002010-02-23T11:20:31.511-08:00gorgeous chair!! these steps are going to be helpf...gorgeous chair!! these steps are going to be helpful to me too for repainting bookcases. thanks!Candyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15028224952805903515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18805568.post-29049510437166101912010-02-22T07:35:11.705-08:002010-02-22T07:35:11.705-08:00Just what Kara said. I work with painted furniture...Just what Kara said. I work with painted furniture too and will it ever scratch? Yes, if you are hard on it but then so will stained furniture. The chair is gorgeous. I love the pleated effect. Can't wait to see the bookcase.Be Colorful Coastalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244943047184703669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18805568.post-92030937115703875112009-04-02T12:29:00.000-07:002009-04-02T12:29:00.000-07:00The primer you want is Zinser Primer. It will stic...The primer you want is Zinser Primer. It will stick to anything!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18805568.post-5839300420763453462009-04-01T21:17:00.000-07:002009-04-01T21:17:00.000-07:00Two words. Krylon Fusion. It's spray paint and a...Two words. Krylon Fusion. It's spray paint and a little pricier (maybe $3.50 per can), but it sticks like a dream, even on slick plastic, and has a very smooth finish. Add decorative touches such as wooden embellishments glued on the sides or along the back (inside). Add molding to the top edge. Be creative.Larissa Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18054779055268266838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18805568.post-67345101897028563872009-04-01T12:55:00.000-07:002009-04-01T12:55:00.000-07:00You def. need to sand lightly and prime. Also I wo...You def. need to sand lightly and prime. Also I would do the backs of the book shelves with some pretty scrapbook paper. I saw that done on the Nesting Place and it looks so nice! good luck!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853147086906439337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18805568.post-26115998801566868722009-04-01T12:34:00.000-07:002009-04-01T12:34:00.000-07:00Sanding. Sanding. Sanding. It's a must. Just last...Sanding. Sanding. Sanding. It's a must. <BR/><BR/>Just last summer I repainted the piece we use as our entertainment center. It's a hand-me-down that a relative picked out of the trash over 20 years ago. Pretty sure it's from the '60s. It was gross. It's made of a solid wood but the finish had worn off and it had gunky brass hardware. <BR/><BR/>You need to give the furniture a good clean beforehand, a good sanding (seriously, the paint needs to get into the wood for a nice, lasting finish!), wipe it off, and paint! I didn't use a primer, but I was using black paint. I would suggest primer if you are using something light. Be sure to paint with the grain and smooth it out with each coat. <BR/><BR/>I spent $10 at Lowe's on a small can of paint and spray paint for metal. I use to dream of selling this piece on Craigslist and now it's my favorite thing in my house! My family comes over now and can't believe it's the same cabinet! A good wipe-down, sanding, and quality paint are key.Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18805568.post-30461994426152133472009-04-01T08:31:00.000-07:002009-04-01T08:31:00.000-07:00I have repainted furniture before and loved it. Bu...I have repainted furniture before and loved it. But I would give one final piece of advice. Use a spray-finish over the paint if you are afraid that the "quality" of the piece is lacking. It will help everything keep from chipping. I used Polycrylic spray.Superchikkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11677663681761490238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18805568.post-74339560947228099152009-04-01T06:32:00.000-07:002009-04-01T06:32:00.000-07:00Do it! Do it! And then show me so I can show me ...Do it! Do it! And then show me so I can show me how b/c I have exactly the same bookcase.Lindsay @ Makelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08297051613037052081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18805568.post-70846007411791194252009-04-01T05:59:00.000-07:002009-04-01T05:59:00.000-07:00Do something adventurous using mod podge and adora...Do something adventurous using mod podge and adorable scrapbooking paper! :-)The Masked Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08244918814215986695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18805568.post-21073615300355809842009-04-01T05:11:00.000-07:002009-04-01T05:11:00.000-07:00I'm going to send you over to my FAV-O-RITE frugal...I'm going to send you over to my FAV-O-RITE frugal design chick! This woman has the answer, and a picture, for just about anything....http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/<BR/>She ROCKS!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02581955419860313898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18805568.post-83987354863063927962009-04-01T04:00:00.000-07:002009-04-01T04:00:00.000-07:00If you buy a good primer, you may be able to get a...If you buy a good primer, you may be able to get away with (gasp) skipping the sanding, or at least doing it very lightly. Kara is right--it is addictive! Once you start enjoying it you'll want to paint all your stuff!Gina @ MoneywiseMomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747172627710808360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18805568.post-51636511404159657182009-03-31T21:57:00.000-07:002009-03-31T21:57:00.000-07:00Sanding and priming are really important but so is...Sanding and priming are really important but so is the quality of the paint you use. Don't cheap out on paint it will bite you in the end. I have a pair of painted chairs that I have to repaint this year because they flaked because I used cheap dollar store spray paint on them. Also make sure you stir the paint well before you use it.Lisa Nelsen-Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13731962631056727458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18805568.post-60155099520143840112009-03-31T21:51:00.000-07:002009-03-31T21:51:00.000-07:00One more idea, that I think can look really neat, ...One more idea, that I think can look really neat, is to add color to the back of the bookcase. You could either paint it separate, or cut paper to the right size and attach it with scrapbook tape.Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14172176537805232115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18805568.post-70833217454602736932009-03-31T21:48:00.001-07:002009-03-31T21:48:00.001-07:00Sanding it will definitely help, and I think primi...Sanding it will definitely help, and I think priming it would be essential. You can even buy "liquid sander" in spray paint - I haven't used it, but have heard good things about it.<BR/><BR/>The other thing you could do, depending on how handy you are, is to buy molding and other decorative pieces to trim it out.<BR/><BR/>Good luck!Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14172176537805232115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18805568.post-27106911219587839702009-03-31T21:48:00.000-07:002009-03-31T21:48:00.000-07:00I just recently discovered the joy of re-painting ...I just recently discovered the joy of re-painting furniture and now I am an addict. It's really not that difficult, it just takes a little time. This is what I do:<BR/>1-Give the piece a light sanding.<BR/>2-Wipe it off/clean it really well.<BR/>3-Paint with primer, let dry.<BR/>4-Finish with a couple coats of latex paint (I've used Behr brand from Home Depot.)<BR/>For more detailed instructions, you can go to my blog:<BR/>http://creationsbykara.blogspot.com/<BR/>Let me know if you have any questions. Once you try it, I bet you'll be hooked!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18805568.post-32137908313640754972009-03-31T21:35:00.000-07:002009-03-31T21:35:00.000-07:00I love the title of your post! Made me giggle befo...I love the title of your post! Made me giggle before I even had a look!Missie Krissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01649992270165230093noreply@blogger.com