Flipping for beginners | An honest perspective from a full time furniture flipper

[@kristiemorgan3483]

You know, I smile all through your videos, the tidbits you share with us newbies, you rock!

[@TheMissFlips]

Aww yay!! That’s amazing to hear! Thank you so much!

[@MOSTACCIOLI852]

I really want to try! Thanks for making the videos. Love your vibe and energy :)

[@TheMissFlips]

Thank you so much! You definitely should :))

[@Tonyconner74]

I really wanted to see the finished product..... I still learned something new, though.... 😊 thank you

[@TheMissFlips]

Good! I’m glad 🥰

[@midcenturyflipper]

Good flip! I love flippin restored furnitures! Well done!

[@TheMissFlips]

Thank you!!

[@cliffhorman6846]

1st watch, rather enjoyed your work and easy delivery of information.

[@TheMissFlips]

Much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed it :))

[@Cc77804evr]

Thank you for these type of videos that explain!! please keep them coming!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙂🙂

[@TheMissFlips]

You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@freedomofreligion3248]

Wow!! What a channel!! I hope you are very well, thriving + prospering. ❤

[@TheMissFlips]

Thank you so much! Same to you 🥰

[@pennfloorcare]

What are you spraying on the side before you apply paint at 9:28 ?

[@TheMissFlips]

No idea what you’re talking about honestly

[@pennfloorcare]

@@TheMissFlips in the video at 9:28 there is a bottle in your hand that you spray on the side of the furniture before you paint. Is that just water ? And why? Thank you again !!!

[@TheMissFlips]

@@pennfloorcare aaah I see. It’s just water. For the kind of chalk paint I was using, it helps to water it down first. This helps to get more coverage out of your paint. But instead of watering a container of paint and potentially wasting some, I prefer just to spray the surface I’m painting first.

[@adriandaniels1]

Question - I've seen a couple of videos where people have used a stripper before sanding. How do you know when to use that versus cleaning it and then just sanding it like you did in your video?

[@TheMissFlips]

It’s honestly personal preference, but it’s important to note that the more you sand, the more you risk sanding through veneer. So if you strip first, it makes that less likely

[@itsval.0150]

Hey I'm so sorry to bother but on minute 3:15 you said lower grids twice, did you mean to say you use higher grids for the finish ups? Since you said the lower the more chance you have to perforate the wood? Thank you :)

[@TheMissFlips]

Haha yes!! I meant to say lower and then higher!

[@grahs100]

Bummer about the sprayer! Glad to hear Wagner came through for you, though. Looking forward to seeing the finished piece at some point.

[@TheMissFlips]

🥰 thank you! So am I :)

[@afreitas98]

What did you sprayed on the forniture while you're painting it with black on video? And why? Wanna start some forniture fliping in Portugal

[@TheMissFlips]

I’m a little confused. What black stuff did I spray?

[@amandamcnair1782]

@@TheMissFlipsno they mean what did you use to clean the drawers with before hand brush the black paint on most likely I think it was probably vinegar & water

[@user-hm5zb1qn6g]

First watch. Subscribed. Well-presented process.

[@TheMissFlips]

Thank you!!

[@annettenahulak965]

Do you need a top coat if you use an ALL IN ONE?

[@TheMissFlips]

It’s always a good idea. But no, you don’t NEED one

[@amandamcnair1782]

I used an all in one grey off Amazon and it was nice 👍 but I knew I needed a poly bc it adds like a lil shine and idk if it was due to Amazon paint but any little thing would like chip it and I think that’s what the top/clear coat prevents I look at it like nail polish as women we always want that top coat even if it’s a polish that claims to include one

[@traceyrice9359]

I would love to have one of those sprayers. It's great to know that they are replacing yours. Keep up the great work!!

[@TheMissFlips]

Thank you very much!

[@Veryfaery]

I really want to do this but I live with my bf and his grandma at her house and we don’t have any space 😣

[@TheMissFlips]

Aw man :( you could start by doing small flips that you can do and keep outside. Or work on things you already own if both of them are open to it

[@mikeabbott9748]

Good video MissFlips!

[@TheMissFlips]

Thanks! 😄

[@MS-bn3rg]

Hey Miss Flips, I'm just starting out on my first piece. I have tried looking around but I haven't seen many cover this. How do you find inspiration for a flip as far as looks go?

[@TheMissFlips]

Hmm I’ll have to do a video on that! Coming soon!

[@TheMissFlips]

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[@MS-bn3rg]

@@TheMissFlips You are fast

[@The-nichole]

Where cab I find the wheel roller thingy you placed it on? 😂

[@TheMissFlips]

Haha you mean this? amzn.to/3wQxI4o

[@The-nichole]

Yes ma'am thank you hun. 😍

[@TheMissFlips]

@@The-nichole of course!

[@ThymeToGarden]

How much water did you put in the paint ? Ratio?

[@TheMissFlips]

It’s more of a gut thing lol I start small and add a bit more as needed until the consistency is right. You want the paint to run off the stick in a consistent stream. Not watery fast drips and not thick to where it’s barely dripping. Hope that makes sense. It also helps to just see what works for you and what you like to work with

[@midcenturyflipper]

Great video!

[@TheMissFlips]

Thanks!

[@itsaacshakur5965]

What are the requirements to furniture flip, i keep hearing about licenses & permits and etc., is that needed at all at any state or no?

[@TheMissFlips]

Not that I know of. The only thing you’ll need is a business license if you intend on making it your main source of income

[@QUIZABOUT]

there is no after??

[@TheMissFlips]

No unfortunately! It’s just my personal experience flipping

[@debbymodd4579]

No finished product is so disappointing. That's why I watch these. Well, not a total loss. You did have some good tips. I bought a Wagner 20 years ago and used it once. Have they improved since? Apparently not.

[@TheMissFlips]

Lol well I’m glad you at least got something out of it. Hopefully it was a one time mechanical error

[@myamazinglife4389]

It would be nice if you could include a link to Instagram or somewhere where we could view the finished product 😃

[@Quickdraw1111]

I have watched several YT videos about furniture flipping, and I had considered giving it a try. However, the realization hit me that it is a LOT of work. Just too much sanding, painting and making repairs. I've never felt confident in my painting abilities anyways, so that doesn't help either. Maybe people would think I am just being lazy for not wanting to do the work to fix up the furniture, but there are other opportunities to make money that doesn't have all the hassles of fixing up old furniture. Actually, as far as making money with furniture, I think it would be better to focus on flipping couches. Yes, there will be some repair work in that too, but it will be minor compared to the work done to fix up tables, dressers, chairs and other similar things. And people are making a lot of money flipping couches. I just think there are easier ways to make money than through the hassles of fixing up furniture (and selling it of course). Having said all this, I do commend you for having it in you to do all that time consuming, hard work. I just think there are easier ways to make money. I've found several good things here on YT that I am planning on trying.

[@TheMissFlips]

Nice! I hope they pay off :) it’s definitely a lot of work and not for everyone

[@1995Benzo]

I'm a beginner that has a paint sprayer that I've been afraid to use. 🤷‍♀️

[@TheMissFlips]

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[@iamkaalo]

Thank you for this video !!

[@TheMissFlips]

My pleasure!

[@MaryReviews]

Loved the video, I want to attempt to make some income on flipping with the spare time I have!

[@TheMissFlips]

Do it! Just know that it does take a lot of work. Take your time and make sure to stretch!

[@MaryReviews]

Thanks :) Put some Wood Filler on a stool today lmao@@TheMissFlips

[@TheMissFlips]

@@MaryReviews woohoo!

[@catropractor]

I will begin flipping as a hobby. I'm gonna pick up free furniture to work on for fun! Thank you so much for this ❤

[@TheMissFlips]

That’s awesome!!

[@amandamcnair1782]

Me too but it’s so confusing bc so many flippers do so many things differently but I think u said the smartest thing for us to start on free stuff in case we mess up see I am jealous of the ppl with garages like these so much room to flip I unfortunately will have to wait til spring for my porch

[@Cluecars]

great video

[@TheMissFlips]

Thanks!

[@michaelbradford4444]

I put this one on my list of favorite Miss Flips videos , near the top ! Such irony but it only added to the entertainment and....a brand new sprayer! Good Bones has had my interest from the start and will be the paint I purchase soon. Another job done well Miss Flips !

[@TheMissFlips]

Aww haha thank you so much. Yeah, it was definitely ironic. For sure. But I highly recommend trying good bones! They’re amazing! Also, make sure to use my link!

[@coreymccurry]

why paint over veneer? why not just take the veneer off, reglue new desired type and then apply polyurethane? or just take the veneer off completely and paint over the wood?

[@TheMissFlips]

What would be the point of this? I don’t understand.

[@coreymccurry]

@@TheMissFlips it's an ocd thing. also, if the veneer ever flakes off (like it tends to do) there goes your pretty paint job along with it...

[@TheMissFlips]

@@coreymccurry fair enough

[@HomeFromFarAway]

um... there are stupid questions. first, have you ever removed a veneer? there is no "just remove and replace the veneer" that takes less time than painting. second, Hopefully the client sells this to someone with taste who can remove the paint and actually restore the piece

[@coreymccurry]

@HomeFromFarAway ..and there are stupid people who like to butt in on conversations too but you don't see me complaining...

[@fayabrahamsson6209]

Good intentions, but I’d love to see the top edge of those drawers after you sprayed them in place. It couldn’t have been a sharp edge. I would have removed them from the chest, taped them off, and sprayed them separately.

[@TheMissFlips]

I go over them with a roller or paint brush after. Apologies for not showing that

[@StringBeansCrafts]

I feel so discouraged I'm trying to flip a small table. Spent 1 hour just getting paint off then found out stain was under the paint .

[@TheMissFlips]

Yeah, it’s a long long process and often people paint over stained wood. This is a common thing that you will run into. Just breath! You got this!!

[@StringBeansCrafts]

@TheMissFlips I ended up crying and going to sleep came back to it today and it went well until I accidentally stripped veneer and it revealed a hole.... Oops. It's on the bottom tho so I put wood filler over it and you can't tell.

[@TheMissFlips]

@@StringBeansCrafts well that’s good!!

[@gailbutler3310]

Have fun on vacation!

[@TheMissFlips]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@traceyrice9359]

Andersonville, Tennessee here!

[@TheMissFlips]

Hi there! Not too far from me :)

[@HomeFromFarAway]

It's sad that the client wanted to downgrade a nice piece this way. you seemed to be doing a good job of reducing the possible damage to the original piece though. well done

[@TheMissFlips]

Thank you! What might seem to be a downgrade to some is an upgrade for others :)

[@geoffreyopulski138]

I've got a question for you, Well a couple (1) do you just flip furniture? (2) who does any repair work that needs to be done? So let review what i see you're sanding finish off veneer .(is that what you stated?) Sanding veneer is not smart .you would've been better using a chemical stripper at least this way yo don't sand thru the veneer. But then again you don't do antiques. I'm finding that more and more people are throwing their painted furniture,

[@TheMissFlips]

I think there’s a time and place for everything. I do everything myself. For antiques, I almost always use stripper but for this one, since I already had to scuff sand the entire piece, I just decided to go with sanding. Some people like painted furniture and pay good money for it. Others prefer wood. That’s mainly what I do. I recommend you take a look at the rest of my channel

[@geoffreyopulski138]

@@TheMissFlips So lets take a look at something, You said you clean your furniture to remove dirt and grime so it doesn't affect how your paint adheres.. What you fail to understand is ,Is that there is embeded dirt in the finish dirt that cleaning alone won't take out. NOT to mention, the fact that furniture polish leaves a waxy finish. A finish that your cleaning solution can not remove. That's why chemically stripe furniture "antique" or otherwise. I've been restoring furniture well over 20 yrs. I restore everything from 1950's back to the early 19 20's and earlier!!!! And by the way you can sand thru veneer with 120 ,220 grit sandpaper. i know because i've done it.

[@designabeej]

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[@TheMissFlips]

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[@كليومجديدمعمنوعاتماما]

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[@TheMissFlips]

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[@richardmayora1289]

Do you genuinely need a mask that is so elaborate? I would imagine that’s very expensive.

[@TheMissFlips]

Yes, you definitely do. I’d say this is the most important part of refinishing. If you breath in saw dust, sanding dust, paint particles, it can cause serious problems like cancer

[@tammymccoy6549]

So strange not to show the result yet show cleaning up. Disappointed.

[@TheMissFlips]

It was really not that cool of a flip lol go to my page for way better videos!

[@Mihaela.user1201]

I apreciate your video ,but is not really for beginners:) Everything that you work with it cost a lot of money that people that want to start don’t have for the start. I expected to see something much more affordable stuff

[@TheMissFlips]

Thanks for sharing! I definitely will take that into consideration if I make another video like this!

[@bouboubomber]

Painting wood should be a crime punishable by law. Blocking channel

[@TheMissFlips]

Hahaha man your life is no fun

[@mrsking12]

You sound like Zendaya

[@TheMissFlips]

Heyooo!! Thank you! Haha

[@mrsking12]

@@TheMissFlips no problem! It's definitely the biggest compliment 🤍🤍🤍

[@patriciacrozier7624]

Love what you do but PLEASE stop repeating “ going in with”. It becomes very annoying to the listener, and repetitive. Thank you. Great results❤

[@TheMissFlips]

Hahaha I’ll do my best

[@patgordon5757]

Whoever put this in my feed, don't do it again. I don't like painted furniture.

[@TheMissFlips]

Lol who do you think controls this? Also, check out my other videos! I have some really cool stuff that may change your mind

[@DeedsReadz]

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[@TheMissFlips]

@@phoenixfurniturestudio lol right! heard chef! I’ll get right on that lol

[@CoconutPete]

not a fan of painted furniture either.. natural look is the best

[@Heywhatever2022]

It's a shame someone's going to have to strip these items back to their former glory. Trends come and go, but beautiful wood is forever.

[@كليومجديدمعمنوعاتماما]

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[@TheMissFlips]

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