Farmhouse Furniture | Steel Wool And Vinegar Stain

We do two different tables and an entertainment center. All of them have different style gray tops.
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[@elenalatici9568]

Your little boy is adorable. You should let join you every once in a while.He could build something and you could finish it,

[@lydiakinnaman1106]

You 2 are funny. Looks soo good and not even done. Beautiful.

[@SableSunsets]

I love that you guys teach! There’s a local person that I have bought a couple pieces from and she posted something and I asked what wax she used on her piece and she immediately said she doesn’t give out any details on what she uses ! I’m like wowowowow! I’ll never buy from her again! I redo furniture on my own but I still do buy redone furniture that I love and she just lost a customer !!

[@kawestley1965]

I love that wood Jeb father sent and the complete look what he did is beautiful and wow the table tuned out beautiful. Congratulations on all your sales.

[@cynthiarobles819]

Loved the color combination of the green chairs with the gray and white table.

[@lydiakinnaman1106]

Awesome.

[@kelleycasey2948]

Jami Ray getting BOSSY TOSSY....lol. You two are so much fun to watch!

[@JenniferJohnson-qd8qd]

Lol, I love the sock method for staining! I've never thought of that. Great idea! :)

[@SableSunsets]

Jennifer Johnson wear a glove underneath still! You will still get stain all over your hands if not, ugh I hate stain on my hands !!

[@Seriously-though]

The pieces are amazing! Of course they sold in record timing... I'm learning so much from you guys, thank you!

[@JamiRayVintage]

Misty Baker you're welcome. Thanks for watching!!

[@TheOpelkoenjas]

Same here! :)

[@lynnarae5137]

You guys are great and I am learning so much from you all, thanks!! Oh and um yeah, Zeb the fridge needs to go to the dump, lol!!!

[@yazzislife]

What you guys do in so little time is amazing. I wish I had just a little of your energy and I would get so much done at home after work lol. I know you explained why you distress piece but I love as your painting them how perfect they look without the distress. I wish I live closer and had you guys refinish my dark oak dinning table just a few bits of wear on the edges. Thank you for all your hard work it's appreciated 👍🏾

[@JamiRayVintage]

yazzi's life it's just the style we like also over time pieces will wear. This way it won't look bad. Just adds to the look

[@ed33935]

Great video,content and production. Want to be you guys when I grow up.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Ed D aw thanks :)

[@sheilawilson8288]

You are very good at staging beautiful tabletops !

[@JamiRayVintage]

Thank you!

[@sylvianick94]

Love love love your videos. But most importantly I love how well the two of work together and learning from your creativity !

[@JamiRayVintage]

Thanks! ❤️❤️

[@jenniferhargrove5280]

Hahahahah...jami u got frisky and snapped at zeb when he wasnt placing those planks properly..lol u guys are cute

[@wandacrespo703]

Just beautiful!!

[@trudysenglishvictorianhome3244]

Wow! Great transformations ❤❤. That buffet table 😍😍😍

[@shandelebroyles1099]

I love the buffet 🌺🌿

[@JamiRayVintage]

Thanks!

[@gloriwest]

Love watching you two!!

[@PeaceOutWorld]

You guys are always so informative and giving with so much information! I keep binge watching various videos. Thank you!

[@gloriafields4328]

Love all of your videos. They're so informative and I can always find the answer to questions.

[@jeffnarum1373]

First time here. Won't be my last. I realy like the casual feel of your videos.

[@jeanniealford4234]

I love your stuff. Sorry, the work you do.

[@ginamaria2579]

You guys are a pretty incredible team, always love watching your videos 🤗

[@anadeliapardo4478]

Amazing job!!

[@andikennedy4616]

Just amazing. That's all I can say. You guys rock!!!

[@JamiRayVintage]

Thanks! ❤️❤️

[@evelynj.amponsah8417]

Great Tutorial on all projects. Congratulations on your sales..

[@JamiRayVintage]

Evelyn J. Amponsah thanks!!

[@draespade4017]

I've used the same stain- I actually sanded with 220 after and stained with used coffee grains- then sealed with poly-

[@JamiRayVintage]

Nice. Did you like using the coffee on it?

[@draespade4017]

oops no it was used coffee and took a tea kettle-hot water and just poured water through bc I wanted it super light colored- and maybe I used 180 grit bc there was wood exposed; bc I wanted the weathered pallet wood effect; that stain "weathered gray" it is a real classic gray for sure- I used for my wood table top boxes and trays- :) your table is beautiful :)

[@jodysutton9296]

Love it. I wish I was a neighbor of yours.

[@TheWeekendDIYer]

That is a very nice piece. I just started my own channel so I subscribed to yours to get inspiration.

[@JamiRayVintage]

+The Farmhouse Addiction I just subbed :)

[@loristeger9381]

great video! the buffet is my fav beautiful!!!!

[@JamiRayVintage]

Lori Steger thanks!!

[@marylesueur868]

you guys are killing it with awesome content! I'm enjoying every second of it! :)

[@JamiRayVintage]

Thanks!!xoxo

[@judiyoung3767]

Super as always! Tyfs.. 😳

[@JamiRayVintage]

judi young thanks for watching!!

[@mbowman4436]

the holes are from the screwed down decorations to keep people from walking off with them.

[@kalliekmet249]

Just amazinggggggg !!!

[@JamiRayVintage]

kallie kmet thanks!! ❤️💕❤️

[@tiffanyjohnson3110]

Just a little FYI, if you use tsp to clean your piece it doesn't only get all the dirt & grime off but it takes the sheen off as well.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Tiffany Johnson tsp is pretty strong and requires gloves. I have used it in the past if a piece is really greasy but it's not my fav.

[@tiffanyjohnson3110]

Jami Ray Vintage ya it is strong but it isn't for everyone I guess. Thanks for replying. I want to try that new gray stain you used. The table turned out beautiful. Oh, what do you use to hang your old windows? I used the chains that were still attached but not all of mine have the chains.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Tiffany Johnson we use French cleats. We have a video on doing a gallery wall with windows and we show how they work. TSP is a must on kitchen cabinets. I am sure we will be painting cabinets when we buy our fixer upper :)

[@debbiecarter5672]

Tiffany Johnson m

[@paularoper6243]

If it works, keep it for beverages!

[@lori-anwentling6027]

I have a dining room table w/a wood resin veneer table top that has cracks and some parts lifted. How would you fix/replace it?

[@dawnwesterbeck5744]

Pricing please

[@Lauras0801]

I love all the pieces you did. It's a good thing I don't live near you or it could be disaster for me financially! lol

[@JamiRayVintage]

Laura Steinert I totally get that. I have a few serial buyers here :).

[@BeirtMhac]

That was probably for dowels to make plate racks. Just a guess

[@RhodesRand89]

Love love love. If a piece isn’t solid wood can you just primer it?

[@draespade4017]

awesome video!!!

[@astro0125]

What grey wash did ray use on the table he was working on? I'd LOVE to pretty much replicate the final outcome on a butchers block for a desk. Thanks in advance!

[@bobbypiper6636]

Do you ever use pre-stain conditioner????

[@taunimartin5240]

I love watching you !!

[@elenalatici9568]

Hey Zeb, I can't get jel stain in Italy & Minwax costs a fortune All I find are impregnante do you know the difference ? Also canI I put milk paint over an impregnante? It's still hard for me to understand in Italian exactly what their products do

[@tmw94777]

Do you have problems with overspray carrying out to the cars on the street, or your neighbors property? I’m always afraid to spray paint outside...

[@JamiRayVintage]

Nope. We are careful to spray downward and try to not miss the piece. If it’s really windy we try to spray in the garage.

[@laineyruocco7584]

Hi, , its me again. As far as the vinegar and steel wool stain, it seems you left out one very important thing. Obviously you are mixing stain into this project, but, you do not mention how and when.....Pls explain. I love watching ur video's and I am inspired by all of ur projects. Also, you spoke about sanding veneer. Is there a way to sound a veneer table top and retain it back to its original color? Thanks so much for your help!! You are both very kind......Lainey

[@JamiRayVintage]

We don’t wait for things to dry when doing blended finishes, we just go right over the top of the other product.

[@susandenney5697]

Have you ever made a table and not trim the board on each outside piece,just the inner boards. I think that would be nice too.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Yeah, I’ve made some real rustic ones. I like those best. The farmhouse table we have in our dining room now is a little like that.

[@tornadod23]

With the kitchen table was the grey color that you put over the dark brown stain a paint wash or another stain? Beautiful pieces!! 😘

[@tornadod23]

I'm sorry, I just re watched and found my answer! 😉

[@JamiRayVintage]

Katie Sago ❤️💕

[@TheOpelkoenjas]

Be careful with pine. It's an awesome specie of wood to work with, but it warps easily if not seasoned and dried properly AFTER the cut/slice. Just giving everyone a hands up. Ps: subbed. ;)

[@JamiRayVintage]

You are correct! Pine is my nemesis. -Zeb

[@shandelebroyles1099]

I love the saw marks too. I would choose boards with them over them without. Also do you ever do anything with live edge boards??

[@JamiRayVintage]

I’ve done a few live edge pieces. They’re fun with resin.

[@shandelebroyles1099]

Jami Ray Vintage thank you for your reply. And I agree about the resin. They can be beautiful

[@debbymccormack6525]

You guys do fantastic work and I love your pieces. I have a question though ~ Does it bother your neighbors that you're always out there using all the power equipment and spraying paint? I ask because it would bother me a great deal. Keep on vintaging, lol!

[@JamiRayVintage]

Nope. We try to be respectful and not work late. Plus they all come check out what we are working on. And we are a great neighborhood watch :)

[@ursulawells3597]

What kind of sprayer are you using??, You make it look so easy !! Love your work

[@JamiRayVintage]

Ursula Wells we use the purple harbor freight one with a 60 gallon husky compressor

[@terrinewton39]

Steel wool and vinegar? So you just use the steel wool to apply some regular vinegar to the wood? I think I'd like to try that on an old table i have just sitting in my garage holding junk.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Terri Newton yup. Every wood reacts differently we have only used it on cedar. And it only works on raw wood so you will have to sand it down :)

[@rberto3804]

Hello. Great video. On the table and bench that your husband stains, what are the stains and the clear finishes called that he uses? I want to do something similar to my table here in UK and really admire the finish you got. Thanks 😊

[@JamiRayVintage]

He stained it with Minwax Classic Gray nd then used a clear coat by minwax called polycrylic in a matte sheen.

[@vickiesizemore6922]

have a desk with the I guess vinyl like top how do I remove the vinyl and what do next

[@JamiRayVintage]

Vickie Sizemore can you pm me a pic on fb? I want to make sure I give you the right advice

[@nicolethijs5428]

It did not work on my pine cabinet the steel wool and vinager technique.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Was it raw wood? Also, the longer you let the steel wool sit in the vinegar the more reaction it will have. Sometimes lighter woods don’t change much.

[@nicolethijs5428]

Jami Ray Vintage it became brown grey and not grey.

[@rabwoody264]

Looks like English Yew ? Is cedar part of that wood family?

[@JamiRayVintage]

Not sure, I’m gonna have to look it up now lol

[@brittanyspencer6495]

Awesome pieces!! 💗 How long did you have to wait to use the vinegar and steel wool mixture after you made it?

[@JamiRayVintage]

Brittany Spencer, some people say to wait a couple of hours or a day but we used ours right away and have had great results.

[@J.Kenobi]

I motion to call Zeb "Lathe Daddy" Since 500 candlesticks is no simple feat.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Not sure he would like that

[@J.Kenobi]

lol. I'll convert him.

[@kheck100]

What is the name of the stain please?

[@gloriafields4328]

How long do you let the steel wool and vinegar sit before you can use it? Do you use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar?

[@JamiRayVintage]

On cedar we don’t wait. On lighter woods we let it soak for 8-10 hours or so.

[@allthingstucker428]

I m definitely trying the steel wool solution. Do you know ratio of steel wool to vinegar ?

[@JamiRayVintage]

Lily Tucker we just put the steel wool in the vinegar and apply it to the wood. In this case we didn't measure

[@nathanreed3302]

How do you guys spray outside and not have issues with wind and bugs and sand getting into your finish? I had to build a small booth because I was tired of bugs landing in stuff and the wind turning and ending up with a colored face.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Nathan Reed sometimes we do then we have to buff it out and respray. It's a pain. But we make do with the space we have. In the winter we share the garage and it's a pain

[@jenniferkrebs329]

Do you put on a top coat

[@JamiRayVintage]

Sure do. 3-4 coats on table tops. This is our favorite sealer for tables. jamirayvintage.com/products/diy-big-top-top-coat-diy-paint?_pos=1&_sid=d4f70c458&_ss=r

[@jeniferpagnotta-zusi1893]

I was wondering, can stain be applied over chalk paint?? Like a reverse weathered look?

[@JamiRayVintage]

it can be, but it will act a lot like a glaze and give you a muddy effect and darken your color, which can look really cool.

[@winterstorm366]

How much did the stuff sell for??

[@JamiRayVintage]

I don't remember, it was a few years ago but it all sold!

[@juliekeenum2824]

I thought you always had to take the drawers out and the doors off when painting furniture?

[@Jessa8891]

Julie Keenum, for a nice clean finish you should.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Jessaleigh I leave them in because it's super windy here and mine always blow over and break and ruin my finish. What we do is pull the drawers out after they are sprayed and spray where they were. Then you don't get a line. Also I sprayed the inside of the cabinets so you can't see that the doors were left on. It's just a matter of preference.

[@juliekeenum2824]

Jami Ray Vintage Ok. Thanks for explaining. It makes sense now.

[@AZpacmane]

Hi, Im in Phoenix. Great work. Do you sell on OfferUp? or where can i find your stuff?

[@JamiRayVintage]

We have a website. 👍 jamirayvintage.com

[@janetholmes3167]

Zeb- take the fridge to the dump!!

[@JamiRayVintage]

Agreed. Hopefully Tuesday :)

[@lisadubay9741]

Hello there!! I love all your pieces and Im learning alot...I do my own diys In the chalkpaint for that rustic/farmhouse style!! I have a table and chairs in metal and the top of the table has a marble look that I think is a "sticker" . What is the best way to prep for chalkpaint for a smooth finish? Thank you!!

[@JamiRayVintage]

I would try and get the sticker off. Use an adhesive remover to get rid of all the sticky. If you paint over it, it may just peel off

[@TheUnstoppablesGamingArodz]

Gave a thumbs up hopefully he threw it away

[@karnige5804]

what color paint did you use on the chairs?

[@JamiRayVintage]

It’s Fairy Chalk Mother in Blue Green.

[@chadpeetz246]

What were the exact products

[@JamiRayVintage]

For which project? The oval table or the steel wool and vinegar?

[@chadpeetz246]

The vinegar and steel wool

[@JamiRayVintage]

chad peetz so, the vinegar is white distilled vinegar and the steel wool is 0000 fine steel wool. Let the steel wool sit in the vinegar for about 30-60 minutes (longer if you want a darker effect) and then wipe it on.

[@pepilopez9196]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😘🙋

[@arianadanielle9177]

Is the weathered grey a solid stain or semi transparent

[@JamiRayVintage]

It’s not very thick. Essentially tinted water.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Oh! You asked about stain, not a gray wash. The weathered gray from minwax is transparent it isn’t like a gel stain that can achieve complete coverage.

[@arianadanielle9177]

Jami Ray Vintage thank you!!! Love the piece

[@davidbrumfield158]

Just found your show. Good job. One word of advice jami turn air pressure down and paint fluid up. Way less over spray

[@JamiRayVintage]

+David Brumfield we usually have it up High because our guns are dirty so we need he power. Confessions of a diyer 😂😂

[@MsKahly]

I did my first chalk paint piece and it keeps cracking on me. What did I do wrong?

[@JamiRayVintage]

Kelly, the paint is cracking? Is it cold where you're at?

[@MsKahly]

Jami Ray Vintage no all week it's been hotter than heck. I working on and old oak pedestal table. Sanding and staining the top. The bottle pedestleb is what is crackling....I didn't rough it up first. I bought Lowes chalk paint and wax. Could it be the wax? It looked good until I did that. I'm so frustrated 😟

[@MsKahly]

Sorry for the grammar and spelling...on my phone without reading glasses...lol

[@JamiRayVintage]

It could be the wax. I'm not sure though. I've never used Chalk paint or wax from Lowe's before. Maybe try giving it a light sand to remove the wax and paint it again. Possibly seal it with something different? It's hard to say without being there.

[@MsKahly]

Jami Ray Vintage. Maybe I'll try that. Everything was going so well...I should have know. Something would happen. I love your work!

[@katallemamd2286]

Do you like your planner and I am in LA how can I get wood from your dad's mill...check us out in about a month to see our diy paint booth! Kajun Woodworking & Decor

[@JamiRayVintage]

Love the planer. It works really well. I don’t know that my dad is currently taking orders for lumber as they are in the middle of a move. PM me your info on Facebook and I’ll pass it along to him.

[@tgdarek]

You can not paint a pistol, air pressure too big, paint stream too sharp, and many more... tragedy

[@JamiRayVintage]

tgdarek lol

[@ZachBasham]

Their neighbors must hate them lol

[@JamiRayVintage]

Zach Basham never had a neighbor complain. We have pretty great neighbors though.

[@FantomZap]

Take it to the dump