POTTERY BARN FAUX WOOD FINISH | EASY beginner Furniture Flip

Learn how to paint a wood like Pottery Barn finish onto an old dresser! Im the ORIGINAL creator of this custom finish and I’m happy to share my techniques with you but please give me proper credit If you share my personal techniques and Ideas! I use Rustoleum Decorative Glaze or you could use Aged Oak Gel Stain on top of Behr Rugged Tan to achieve the look.
Hi! My name is Shannon and I own a little business called Black Sheep House where I refinish furniture. This business provides our family with extra income and is a major creative outlet for me! I started this channel to help others to make their homes more beautiful and to help other furniture painters learn tips to increase their skills. I'm glad you're here!
PRODUCTS USED:
Primer - Zinnser 123
Base Coat Paint - Behr Rugged Tan - Premium Plus Interior Semi Gloss Enamel
Glaze - Rustoleum Decorative Glaze - Brown
Dry Brush Paint - Sample of Behr paint - Color: Natural Twine (samples usually only come in flat sheen)
Deck staining brush
Chip brush
Zibra 2.5 inch angled brush is my fav but any angled brush
DOG brush 😂 I can’t believe I’m writing this. I found mine at my local Kroger but just find a rubber tipped grooming brush like this locator on Amazon - Items 4 U Pawrific Pets, Pet Hair Removal Brush www.amazon.com...
Small size Broom / Wisk
Water based Polyurethane OR Polyacrylic
If you prefer Lowe’s for paint the base color you need is Baltic Birch and I’m sure they have a brown decorative glaze of some sort and then a light gold color for dry brushing
Follow me behind the scenes!! on Instagram - @blacksheep.house or Facebook Black Sheep House

[@bluedot5150]

Finally something I can afford to do. So many youtubers are promoting products that are just out of my price range

[@blacksheephouse]

I know! It gets crazy sometimes when the paint ends up eating up all your profit! Glad you're here!!

[@rosecanete353]

I’ve been searching for a while finding something this detailed and straight to the point. You explained everything so perfectly. Thank you! No loud obnoxious music in the back, no 1 hr of story telling before you even get started! Thank you thank you!

[@courtneyjackson6921]

I appreciate your voice over too. Your voice is so nice and calming. Wonderful work!!!

[@jessicanolan6759]

This finish has been such a game changer for my family! I’ve been able to sell furniture for so much more to support my family. Thank you so so much Shannon you have truly changed peoples lives

[@daniellearrizurieta8235]

Hi! I was wondering if you remove drawers or complete this process with them in? Concerned about the interior sides… please let me know!

[@jessicanolan6759]

@@daniellearrizurieta8235 I actually never take the drawers out. I always leave them in and do the finish with them in

[@mercedesvillanueva8988]

I love this! Thank you for the detailed tutorial! I tried it and am waiting for it to dry as we speak 😆

[@BellaFleurElise]

Thanks! Really like your style, no loud music, dancing, long story times.

[@iramsavir5631]

Yeah, I liked that the best! No annoying chatter with other followers, no repetitive music/sounds, no useless information, etc.

[@jd-um4jw]

Yes! Exactly! Me toooo!

[@bigred4379]

I concur! People use too many words to say very little. Lol

[@hankbland1418]

Yessssssss!!

[@whosthatgirl411]

Yes, I'm digging her style!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

I love the tip about the hardware. I watched the masterclass that brought me here today. I have a dresser with similar handles except one of the larger parts is missing.

[@ritavaags]

I have been searching and searching for exactly the styles you’re teaching on your channel. You are a wealth of info and your tutorials are super helpful. I can’t thank you enough for getting me pumped to spruce up the furniture in our home. I feel so blessed to have found your channel! ❤️

[@blacksheephouse]

What a nice comment ❤️ glad you’re here!!!!

[@barbeychris2636]

Upon unboxing, I was immediately upset at how the rails were very noticeably bent. But I kept going, all tools needed to assemble were included kzbin.infoUgkxqtX4Dxs6aecAZEuz6GY5-d81YecKCshn and I had it set up in about 30 minutes. Honestly I love this thing, make sure to read the measurements and measure your space so you know if it'll work for you. I bought this to put inside my closet, underneath where I hang my clothes and it is absolutely perfect! It is VERY sturdy and all drawers glide easily and mine are stuffed, and they are still flush when closed.

[@ginbrooks2355]

My favorite thing about this video is you! You have such a warm and sweet way about you and it brings you into enjoying what your sharing. I learned so much!! I have never even thought of Pottery Barn finishes, but you are totally onto something special! I have seen faux wood finishes before but never packaged in the way you delivered it. You are right, this finish has the aire of so many styles and just merely changing the hardware could set a different tune. Brilliant! I started this finish 2 days ago and will finish up tomorrow! Excited to see how it turns out.. I can understand the use of your dog brush now lol

[@dorothywood4470]

Wow! I just used your lesson to refinish a set of end tables. What was amazing to me was that beginning with using the deck brush on the glaze, the finish looked so good I couldn't imagine why I would need the whisk broom. And the brooming made it prettier, so I couldn't imagine how the pet brush would help. Again, it was better. So really, would I need the yellow highlights? Oh, yeah! Amazing! Subtle changes with each step. Tomorrow they get their topcoats. Can't wait! THANK YOU!!!!

[@michelegaspar8717]

What color yellow does she use after the rugged tan and glaze?

[@Nicole-ek1ny]

@@michelegaspar8717 I'd love to know too!

[@christineclark87]

EXACTLY what I have been looking for! THANK YOU!!! By the way…I have the “dog brush” - the packaging states it’s for pet hair removal on furniture, not your actual pet. It works for quick deShedding of dining room chairs after the cat takes a nap on it!

[@gangstamum]

You have some serious skills when it comes to faux wood finishes. Thanks for sharing your knowledge x

[@carolinnelemos9053]

I truly appreciate you for being so open, being so giving and sharing your knowledge with other people. You are a beautiful human being. I hope you are successful and achieve your dreams!

[@kathyl5610]

I just found this video and I am sooooo happy! I have been looking for a video that shows how to do this technique and this is it. I know this video was put out about 1 year ago but, I found you and thank you very much. As soon as I finished watching your video,I went to Home Depot and got everything. I have 2 mid century modern dressers, one high and one long and low and I can’t wait to get started, thank you so much for taking the time to make this video and to share your talent. Take care, stay safe.

[@neweverymorningmercy3491]

I did this on my 45 year old particle board dressers, following your instructions. They turned out beautiful, they look new and modern! Thank you so much for this tutorial!

[@johndonegan7025]

Watched 1,067,000 videos, none as clear, informative, no BS, as yours! AND you clearly nailed that PB top secret finish! Thank you for sharing !

[@vociferonheraldofthewinter2284]

4:10 I'm one who wants both a fast and a slow video. The first go is just to introduce me to a technique and gives me a chance to decide if I want to try it. But I'd *LOVE* it if you had a second channel with super long, detailed instructables. Keep BSH interesting for questioning and casual viewers, but then direct us to a second channel where you can really dig in and teach us in real time. Let that second channel be where we get a master class. Love what you do and thank you. You're saving many of us a ton of time, mess, and money by working out the trial and error stuff for us.

[@winterstorm366]

Keep it fast so many others think we want to watch cleaning wood and watching paint dry!! Your work is masterful. Your an artist!!

[@penneyachee8036]

You are amazing my Dear! Trying techniques is the best way to get a different look! I have been doing it for 40 years. But! I can still learn from you. Thanks!

[@blacksheephouse]

Savage Dog, I love your name! I definitely try new techniques and fail more often then I succeed 😂 but when when it works, watch out! I’m glad you’re here ❤️

[@amandaelder710]

Thank you so much for this detailed video! I have been refinishing furniture as a hobby for several years, and just used this technique for my favorite piece yet. I love that you don't have to sand to get the wood like finish, and the water-based glaze makes clean-up so easy. The combination of the three tools makes such a unique look!

[@sharonchiellini1713]

Yay! Exactly what I was looking for to refinish a dresser I want to put in my bedroom. Thank you!

[@taylorharris190]

I know this is an older video, but i love your work! Keep it up please!! I’m currently updating my home. These videos have helped so much! Also I’ve been flipping furniture thanks to you!

[@amymagnon5237]

Your skill at not getting drips on floor...truly amazing!

[@debbiepochmann2156]

Agree! Only when I tried refinishing a piece myself did I appreciate how these pros keep everything so clean. My work area is a mess with paint spills, trash, tools lying everywhere.

[@user-sk2un2rc8n]

I have been trying to replicate this exact look and I was on the wrong path. Thank you sooooo much for explaining everything so thoroughly. Great piece!!

[@wenbb2009]

Omg!!! I do furniture for living and it can get so boring sometimes, you totally inspired me to do something different. So, exiting.

[@blacksheephouse]

haha! I'm so glad and YES it can get boring! I refuse to paint anything white at this point, I just can't, I did way too many!

[@suzannedupreez6139]

This was just EPIC!!!!!Thank you so much for not keeping your tricks to yourself and sharing!! that was amazing

[@blacksheephouse]

Glad to share ❤️

[@sarahh.166]

I can't tell you how much I love your videos, and faux finish wood technique! My daughter and I are trying this on a couple of coffee table sets now. She's home from college before possibly starting towards her major and needing extra income. What a blessing we came across your channel 🙌

[@aletalaveaux244]

That was exciting! Even without loud music! The result is a very beautiful piece of furniture.

[@roxy4158]

LOVE BEHR!!! purchased from Home Depot when the paint was first introduced. Just turning the corner with the dining room project. White with White Pearl Metallic by Rustolium. 76 Young years and unearthed my passion to art and design after many years of care for my brain injured husband. Next project pink and mauve hair color Lolololol Would like to send you pictures of before and after dining furniture. Don't know where to send.

[@jaydoe3707]

You are a real artist... When I need motivation or inspiration or even just a pick me up I look through your videos and watch something random.

[@blacksheephouse]

I’m glad!!

[@ellong5790]

Thank you so much for your helpful demonstration I finally mastered it and my 4 generation oak 3 pc set looks beautiful.

[@madisonp8745]

I have watched hundreds of faux wood finish videos. This is the best I have seen.

[@blacksheephouse]

Woot woot!!! 🥰

[@carmenjoshi8007]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful gift with this community. I truly admire a person with such a desire to change lives by sharing so much of their knowledge and experience free of charge . I wish you the best, God bless you.

[@gingersparkman8712]

Perfect!! Exactly what I’m looking for to refinish the top of my mom’s 80’s kitchen table. So many wood grain tutorials make it look like the inside of a tree trunk. That’s way too much for me but this is fabulous!! I can’t wait to try it!! Thank you!!

[@kkabsher4601]

Cannot wait to try this! Have a large unfinished pine dresser that I scored for free. This will be the finish I use on it. I have everything but the glaze and paint. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@blacksheephouse]

Awesome 🤩

[@77baconator]

I just starting watching your videos and already I'm like "omg where has these tutorials been all my life" Love the furniture flips and ideas you do

[@blacksheephouse]

I’m so glad!!! ❤️

[@paulai9645]

Shannon, I hope you get sponsored soon as your techniques are amazing! Thank you for taking the time to teach it to us!

[@cathyfudala7573]

Beautiful finish. I am going to try your method. Thanks

[@blacksheephouse]

Awesome to hear ❤️

[@connielahman5725]

I have a beautiful piece on furniture but it was dark wood and I don’t like dark wood but because it cost a fortune I was hesitant to try and remake it myself but now I think you have given me the confidence to go for it.Thank you!!!!

[@sevdanikzad2036]

That look amazing... thank you for about this wonderful technique... love from iran 🇮🇷 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@carladowell5475]

What a miracle that your video popped up on my feed. This is the exact look I wanted but I was going to use a wire brush to actually make grooves in the wood. This is so much easier and way less work. Thank you for posting!!!!

[@donnamccarthy6171]

I love it, love it, love it!! It's perfect for getting that wood look.

[@amd6729]

I'm so thankful for this video, I recently messed up a veneer top and I've been thinking what to do as I really wanted the wood top look now you've just solved my problem. Thank you so much. The piece looks awesome

[@blacksheephouse]

Yay ❤️

[@marilynthaxton3073]

😲😲😲!!!! AWESOME 👍 You have created a bomb effect!! This is the perfect for the imperfect pieces when nothing else looks right and when your tired of the same ole same ole 😍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@blacksheephouse]

Right?! It’s my go to, and I have several videos on this finish with varying products

[@jendzendzel4052]

You're AWESOME!! I am soooo thankful I found you and this channel! This is exactly what im looking for to change my boring ikea furniture! Thank you so much for teaching and sharing!!! I can't wait to get started on my next project!!

[@pattyvaage7781]

I just painted a couple of outdated laminate nightstands following your excellent teaching on the pottery barn faux wood look...and thy turned out so good! Thankyou for all you do Shannon ~I appreciate you so much!

[@blacksheephouse]

Love to hear that!

[@lizmerritt2148]

Keep coming back to this video to see this finish cuz I love it! Trying it today, cross your fingers

[@slyvp2162]

Thank you so much for sharing. You are very talented! I going to try this for my dresser and nightstands. Never done this but I will try. I hope you share more videos

[@irmah524]

Hi dear I just want to say thank you for shearing your techniques I started flipping furniture and with this technique they sold with in days thank you again .

[@bback4078]

That was also a really great tip about snipping and pulling out the drop pull holder. I've saved a bunch of batwing style pulls hoping to do something like that and get rid of the backplate. You rock!

[@ilovearizona]

OMG I'm obsessed with this! I have an old dining room table that i've been wondering what to do with, and this is the answer. THANK YOU!!

[@blacksheephouse]

Yes, it would look awesome on a table! ❤️

[@lynnes8047]

I used this technique on a pair of MDF cheap nightstands....did this on the top and painted the base in Midnight Blue. It worked amazing!! Will use this many times again I am sure. I used an old wallpaper brush since that’s what I had on hand.

[@blacksheephouse]

Great to hear and nice to know a wallpaper brush works too!!

[@TheBhatti428]

Thanks for sharing this I very much appreciate it.I’ve painted my bed and I wanted to change the look to wood look and this exactly what I wanted to do xxx

[@candicezavala5655]

This is amazing! I have some mid century cane back chairs that I wanted to be a lighter wood color. Can’t wait to try this!

[@kathydegrechie8619]

I just tried this on some sample pieces of wood with two different "tan" paint samples I had laying around. They both look amazing, thank you!

[@upriver7047]

I have an old cottage style kitchen table with the leaves that fold up. I sanded off what felt like a million layers of paint and then could never decide how to finish it or the chairs. I'm so inspired by your video! I know where I'm headed with it now. Your piece looks fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing your technique!

[@elizabethleblanc1845]

I just found this video and subscribed. Everything you say just makes sense. You don’t over complicate things and as a beginner I cannot express how much that helps. Thank you so much for what you do!!!

[@rachaelbruesch6306]

Me! I'm here to learn this technique. Thank you for sharing.

[@jackiegosselaar7461]

Your artistry is fascinating and I really enjoy watching and learning from you! This is project is stunning and exactly what I plan to recreate for some nightstands I just bought second hand. Thank you for posting your secrets and for being clear about the exact colors!

[@loup.8341]

Love that you are sharing this. I’ve recently had the hardest time refinishing an outdoor collection we bought just two years ago from pottery barn. The finish completely fell apart on me on a few pieces. We came to a deal that I would keep and refinish because some pieces have weathered fine and I didn’t want to return every piece. They are mahogany wood and it’s very difficult to color match with stain. Seeing your video inspired me to take a different approach with paint. Thank you and your work is amazing!

[@blacksheephouse]

I actually have an outdoor set I’ll be working on for the channel this summer and I’ll be doing almost this exact color combo, so stay tuned! Thanks for the kind words, glad you’re here!

[@deidrecassidy9465]

Oh wow. You’ve convinced me to try it!!!!! God help me. 🤣🤣. I’m doing an off white dresser 🤞

[@solangeherault7038]

Thanks for sharing it’s beautiful. Good job

[@vickigonya9432]

I really L❤VE this!! I have also been searching for that look for my big black pottery barn table. I want to refinish it, but didn't want driftwood exactly. You saved the day!! Thank you so much!! 💓

[@Morna777]

I've done this technique with DIY glaze. My recipe is 1 pt bog-standard acrylic paint (nothing fancy, the "all in one paints" don't actually work for this) combined with 2 parts water-based clear topcoat such as Minwax Polycrylic or Varathane. Works great!

[@dawnruhl8405]

I love how you streamline the hardware! I have always liked the handles, but not the piece you cut off. Now I know I can do that. Really helpful. Thank you for all you do!

[@jcrefasi1]

I love faux finishes!! You do an incredible job! This finish is magical IMHO. Btw If there's something I really want to see a very detailed part of the video I can set the playback settings on the video to the slowest setting. I'm on my Android phone and just noticed this option when I did an app update recently. I also speed up some creators when they are covering something Ive seen them do previously. It has helped me spend my viewing/learning time more efficiently.

[@blacksheephouse]

Thank you, and that’s brilliant!! We all need that hack!

[@Lisa-vw2go]

What a fabulous easy technique. The possibilities are endless as far as color combinations go. Thank you. This is a great idea And I can't wait to try it

[@womensintuition]

I used to do these projects and still would love to. We need a “lift” that raises the furniture to the various levels desired (like a car lift) but for furniture. Back, knees, neck saver.

[@aleahduitsman9090]

Thank you for sharing how you did this! I'm really excited that I found this video! I've been searching for nightstands, dressers and a sideboard for literally YEARS and haven't been able to find anything that looks like this without spending a fortune at Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware. Plus this will give me a project to work on :) Thank you!!

[@blacksheephouse]

That’s awesome, I’m glad you’re here ❤️

[@RuthiesVlogWorld]

We love u 💕 because you are definitely helping 🙌🏽🙌🏽 I can’t wait to try this soon

[@mabellenanda]

I painted my round table with your tips( I did't find that broom, so I used my normal plastic broom that I use to clean the floor and a small broom as well, didn't need to use my dog brush :) the result was great!!!!

[@amygodfrey1001]

I am so excited to try this technique! I am repainting old BR furniture. In fact I am pretty sure this dresser in your video would match our existing furniture ;) I have been wanting the PB Sausalito dresser but cant swing the cost. Going to try this on the nightstands first then see what happens. Wish me luck!

[@christinalopez9994]

You’re so awesome!!! When I paint I always have to take out all the drawers because it makes me nervous to think that when I pass the brush over one edge onto the next the gap is gonna get full of paint. And same with the poly.

[@blacksheephouse]

I always have to go back and clean up around the drawers, so I pull the drawers out a bit right after I get done and paint around the edges for a clean look and the let them dry. Sometimes it does make more work for me I think but it does get the job done haha!!

[@discosuperfly3652]

Beautiful and so creative! Put some links in the description box and make that money! 😁 You deserve sooo many more subscribers!!!

[@jennyh.7874]

Thank you...Im a fan.Im going to try this on my tv unit with cane on the glass doors

[@brandi26]

Curious how long you waited between the glaze and the “yellow” paint and how long before top coat. In the middle of trying this, so excited!

[@Nicole-ek1ny]

I'd love to know too please!

[@kristinrush]

Came here to see if she'd answered this somewhere in the comments haha

[@graceolims2297]

Looks so amazing work, i love the tools you're using is unique, I'm ganna give this ago, thank you for sharing your beautiful work.

[@blacksheephouse]

You’re so welcome, glad to hear you’ll give it a try ❤️

[@user-wt3gq5bd3e]

Absolutely beautiful!!!!

[@kylreckamp]

Amazing! I can’t wait to try this myself. I loveeeeee this look in my house.

[@blacksheephouse]

It’s my current favorite!

[@maryannfoegen1709]

Wonderful finish and like you said, Does not have to be exact!

[@haleybm]

SO impressed.. The piece, the tips, and you’re fun to listen to! Lol thank you so much for this!

[@lesliesisson40]

You are brilliant!! And your work is gorgeous! You are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing.

[@lucyluz8201]

New subscriber. I was literally going days and days trying to find someone who did this exact technique. I can’t wait to attempt it on my dinning room table. You make me feel like I can do it lol.

[@vanlo1178]

I just found your channel last week and your videos are the best!!!

[@kristiwilliams4816]

I have a dresser exactly like that one and been wanting to redo it again. I love how it turned out!

[@lindsayw6651]

I think Im going to do my kitchen cupboards like this!

[@TheBrickTavern]

Nice, nice job 👍! Thanks for so openly sharing-you rock!!!

[@brandycaltrider5518]

Wow! I have been looking for a how to video on this exact finish. I am going to give my bedroom laminate furniture a makeover and this is perfect!

[@rimatamule4044]

Amazing! You are such an accomplished master and able to experiment.

[@dutenn]

Mad scientist for sure! Pretty cool

[@jlawhead36]

⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️wow!! Absolutely stunning. I’m a huge fan of the wood look. This is so high end looking. You are a master at your craft.

[@jensefton8339]

Absolutely stunning! You nailed it. Thank you for your useful knowledge. Keep rockin it!!

[@aiviliv]

I love you channel, I am starting on this because I want to renovate some furniture in my house.

[@blacksheephouse]

You will do great ❤️

[@bernadinedouglas4826]

I love this finish 💕

[@ginnyevans1035]

That turned out beautiful!

[@marionkilby1272]

I love doing what you do, you are amazing,

[@paquiramon7009]

Me ha encantado el resultado de tu trabajo! Gracias por el vídeo, me suscribo a tu canal! Saludos desde Valencia (España)❤

[@robertalvarado9942]

Ok I do like this style but the one thing I would say to all the beginners like me, let it dry overnight before you glaze. I didn't realize the glaze would soften the paint so when I use the wish broom it took the paint off down to the primer. Live and learn, I just redid the base coat and glaze and let it sit overnight between each coat and it came out pretty good. Just glade I had enough to get it done.

[@colleenjohnson4116]

Wow this turned out beautifully! I am grateful to have found your channel I really enjoy watching your creativeness Thank you