Flipping Thrifted Furniture

[@DesertDIY]

You guys are such a great team. You were spot on with the design on both of these. And like you said, one sold right away so you may be on to something here!!! Thank you for collabing with me my Yvonne.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you Cory. Great collaborating with you. Did love the finished product. But definitely figure out how to not do so.. many layers of paint.

[@zakaigerald5985]

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[@vancejaiden6171]

@Zakai Gerald flixportal :P

[@zakaigerald5985]

@Vance Jaiden Thank you, I went there and it seems like a nice service :D Appreciate it !!

[@vancejaiden6171]

@Zakai Gerald glad I could help :D

[@thediystruggle]

I love that you tried something and showed all of it. Your unique style totally came through with going back to what makes you and your style unique to you! And, ITS BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Aww.. thank you for your very kind words. I appreciate that. 💕

[@sharonlarose1586]

Both pieces turned out beautifully. Thanks for sharing your chalk paint experience and for demonstrating how you corrected it.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for watching. Yes not everything thing works out. 🤗

[@barbara-dj1uo]

Thanks, Yvonne, for not trying to hide problems that occur.i need to learn right along with you. I admire how experienced you are that you and Chris always know how to remedy a situation. That’s called experience. These projects turned out fabulous! Excellent job!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Aww.. thank you Barbara. It’s not easy to show mistakes. But they happen and figuring out how to fix them is not always easy. So I appreciate your support 💕

[@tinamc2820]

LOVE, love , love it!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you

[@ivandaniels5021]

Hello there love 🖐️♥️

[@lindaleedurham345]

Great job on saving those pieces and bringin em back to your style. Beautiful!!

[@mackenziemill]

Yvonne thank you for introducing me to Cory. I love watching you prepare these pieces. I sell at a market. I love using paint and Polyacrylic. Turned out great in the end. Thank you for sharing even when it doesn't work out. You saved me some experimenting. xoxo Sandy

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for watching Sandy. Glad you hopped over to check out Cory. If your like me I love learning from others too. Yep not everything works out. 💕

[@joyshaner3642]

Wow, Yvonne! Those pieces turned out beautifully. Blew my hair back, for sure!!!🤗

[@GingerChickRehab]

Aww.. thank you 💖

[@brendalocher6308]

I am super new to all of this and am in the process of chalk painting an end table and have had the same issue. I've tried thinning it, I've resanded it a couple times, I just recently got a roller brush and tried that. I really liked it, I might try doing a few more pieces with the roller before I give up on the chalk paint. I'm glad I'm not crazy and this affirms that I'm not doing it all wrong.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for sharing that with me . I’m giving it try on some small ideas to see if I can control the brush marks . Will see how it goes. Great idea with the roller. I though it could hurt to try. If doesn’t work for me I know what does.

[@sandramoore3317]

What you do is awesome.....don’t change! You do you!!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for that awesome support 💝

[@lolabrainard7403]

Love your pieces.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you

[@jeanrsmith]

The 2 pieces turned out great! What a bunch of work!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you.

[@phyllisanngodfrey6137]

This just shows that you need to take the time and make the effort to do the job RIGHT. The color and finish is just perfect.....and you know it’s on TO STAY 😉

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you so much!

[@WONDERring]

I love the stripes, too. They turned out great looking. I would buy those.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you

[@karrieratcliff7418]

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!

[@GingerChickRehab]

💝

[@2222dw]

Thanks for always sharing real flips. Sure appreciate all the effort you put in to do them right!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for watching. I want others to know that not everything always turns out. We all have struggles.

[@belindaanderson4078]

Both turned out beautifully.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you

[@pennymoreland836]

I love that idea ...... a coffee bar.... excellent!!!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Aww... thank you 💝

[@karenbutcher5921]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for showing us everything in this video! I love when people show the ups and downs because if we only see the perfect side of it when we mess up we fell bad. Well, I do anyway. And this particular video showed me what I did wrong. On my first attempt at this black paint and antiquing wax it turned out horrible! I didn’t realize what I did wrong until now-I used chalk paint! I’d used chalk paint many times before and liked it but didn’t realize it doesn’t work with these same steps. Thanks again!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for sharing that with me. That’s why I shared. There’s so many techniques out there. So many way to paint beautiful furniture. But oh... figuring all the steps out.. and in the right order. 🤗

[@zoewilkinson2418]

Super fix. Love everything you did. Great job!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you Zoe.

[@jeanmcbride5629]

A lot of work today but both pieces turned out really nicely. You do what works for your look & everything is always beautiful.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Aww.. thank you Jean.

[@pattyashcraft4518]

You make everything look so easy. But after painting just a few things myself lately, I know how hard you and Chris work to do these furniture flips. Love both these pieces of furniture. Wish I had a place for that bench. Great place to sit down and remove your shoes and put on fuzzy slippers.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Aww.. thank you for your very kind words. I too wish I had a place for that bench. 💖

[@simonepyle3931]

I’m so glad you shared this. I have a trunk made out of that stuff too. The trunk is kind of old. I got it for a graduation gift from my mom in 1986. I’ve been wanting to try painting also.

[@GingerChickRehab]

I would have to say that the chalk paint made a great base coat. the paint is really on there to stay.

[@kathycolin7845]

After watching you paint so many pieces of furniture black I'm really liking it alot but I think it's using the waverly wax on top,, bummer you luck out on free furniture,, in the spring when cities have clean up days we go curbside shopping in the bigger cities south of us,, oh the wonderful things you can find makes me wish it was going into spring now,, love your videos and always learning something new from you 😊

[@GingerChickRehab]

Oh.. I wish I could do curbside freebies. All we get here is broken In pieces furniture. That may are may not bring “friends” when you pick it up. We just don’t have that in my area. Thank you for watching 💕

[@joycesnyder2988]

Really enjoy your videos and all the info on refinishing furniture also your trips to thrift stores etc!!!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Aww. Thank you for watching them and sharing that 💕

[@nanafarm1952]

I completely agree with your view on chalk paint on furniture. I so love my Kilz. Love chalk paint for small accent items but will never change my use of Kilz even though it was a hard sell at first. It was hard to buy where I live but have learned to keep it stocked ahead. I am new to this and still learning but when I learn a hard lesson it sticks. Thank you so much for all you are teaching this old gal

[@GingerChickRehab]

It’s funny we have always used the kilz paint. And people bought it because they thought it was chalk painted 🤔. But love it for furniture

[@alicegray4196]

I loved the cabinet & bench. I could find many places to use these pieces.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Aww.. thank you for sharing that and for watching 💕

[@judyhenderson8189]

I love how these pieces turned out. Great tips for flipping pressed board furniture. I've "accidentally" bought some pieces & realised they weren't real wood after I got them home. Now I know how to paint them. Thank you. I'm not a big fan of the chalk paint on furniture but I'm going to try it as a base coat for this type of furniture to be sure the paint sticks.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Oh yes.. I do think on those pieces the chalk paint was a great base coat. That paints there to stay. Thank you for sharing that .

[@annmarieknapp9942]

What a great collaboration! I love Corey's channel and the two of you are a perfect match! You rd coffee bar came out great but I adore the bench! That would be perfect at the end of a large bed with storage baskets. Thank you as always! 🥰 Hope you are feeling better.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for watching and sharing that. We are much better. Thank you for your well wishes. And the shout out for Cory💕

[@sherylthomas4768]

Love the cabinet!!!!! I love your hair.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Aww..thank you for both💝

[@sylvialangworthy1435]

You and Chris are an awesome team! Both Items turned out beautifully! The fourth grain stripe was perfect. Thank you for sharing your trials and successes. 🤗

[@mesquitemagic]

I find it easier to distress before I seal the paint. These came out great. Love your work.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Great tip! Thank you

[@patriciapartch5617]

These pieces turned out beautiful. You do what works for you. I am glad you and your are feeling better. 😊

[@GingerChickRehab]

Aww.. thank you. We are. Thank you for watching 💝

[@barbaraa6098]

These both came out so very nice. Great work as always.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thanks so much 😊

[@joanchurchill9751]

Stick to what you know, you do really detailed work. You have good thought through steps, it's like your signature.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you. I will. But I'll try veiwers suggestions once in a while. But not on a big piece again.

[@theheritagehousesc]

They turned out beautiful! The secret to get a smooth finish with chalk paint is to mist the paint as you brush and I also mist my brush as well. Paint in thin layers too. Not much paint on the brush.

[@carolc1961]

I love your work ethics! That was a lot of extra work you and Chris had to do but oh so worth it!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Yes it was, but it is always about the end results. Thank you for noticing.

[@angelanieuwenhuis6344]

Lovely as usual, I love your channel and Cori's

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you so much for sharing that.

[@tammywoods9952]

Your pieces turned beautifully ❤️❤️❤️

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you 💝

[@mehrit1648]

Looks great .

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you

[@linmims3049]

Oh girl, I feel you on the chalk paint. We are not friends, chalk paint and I. I will use it for small projects, sometimes, but overall I don't care for it either. I much prefer the smooth, richness of plain ole latex paint. I enjoyed the video and also thank you for the advice earlier today. Now I am back to my beast piece. Hope you have a blessed week! xx

[@GingerChickRehab]

Yes, I definitely think it depends on what look your looking to achieve. No problem. Loved sharing what works for me. Have fun with the “ beast”💝

[@jackiegenandt6661]

The chalk paint was a great base for your regular paint so that was good👍

[@GingerChickRehab]

Yes, yes it was🤗

[@Naneof6]

Your pieces came out beautiful as always. Chalk paint can leave a beautiful smooth finish but it does take special brushes to achieve that as well as a bit of misting while painting. Thank you as always for a great video.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for watching and sharing your knowledge. I appreciate that.

[@martinebangs6520]

Hi Yvonne...you sound much better, I'm glad you're over that horrible cold.....boy oh boy, not a good experience for you and that chalk paint, the pieces turned out beautiful in the end, good job....I already follow Cory, she's great, I really like her channel...Take care...stay safe...

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for your well wishes. Well not everything works 100% of the time. But at least it turned out in the end. Well the way we wanted it too🤗Stay Safe 💝

[@velmacoffey3763]

I tend to do smaller things with chalk paint. The trick is to let the chalk paint dry between coats. On large pieces depending on what it is.. I get behr paint. I also use polycrylic and wax to finish it off. Great job on both pieces!! I do watch Cory on desert diy!!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I appreciate that. And for watching Cory’s channel too💕

[@jimgoff8126]

I'm new to chalk paint and have the same problem with brush strokes, thank you for showing me I'm not the only one.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Oh... thank you for sharing that. I was hoping I wasn’t the only one too.

[@jeannedorsey8122]

Try using a synthetic brush…you can get a zibra or Wooster brush very inexpensive.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for sharing that 💝

[@kirstenrissling879]

You can spray with water as you are painting to smooth out brush strokes. Or use a paint sprayer. I add a little water when using the sprayer.

[@elainelinney4706]

Love both pieces!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you

[@bethwishitwereviolet5938]

Hi Yvonne! I’ve not used chalk paint yet either. Thank you for showing us the process and the troubles it caused. Hopefully the chalk paint at least helped to keep the paint from peeling from the surface. These are both so awesome looking. Beautifully transformed by you guys! I love Cory! She is a sweetheart. Hope you had a great weekend dear one. 💕

[@GingerChickRehab]

Yes, I believe that paint is definitely on there. I would be surprised if it peeled. Glad your a Cory fan too. Thank you for watching 💕

[@rebeccanichols1165]

Projects turned out well.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you

[@Pherine1]

Wow! I absolutely love that coffee cubby, I don't have any tall cabinets in my stash but I will be looking out for one now x x

[@GingerChickRehab]

Aww.. thank you for sharing that. I hope you come across one.

[@mishalunderwood2690]

I think they look great! Your struggle has me wondering if the Rustoleum chalked spray paint could be used as a base coat to help with adhesion before doing the normal treatment on those types of pieces.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Love your way of thinking . I thought a similar thought.💝

[@lydiakinnaman1106]

Love them. Very cool look.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you 💕

[@lorrenagoodwin1333]

Love them both. Great job

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you

[@pamelafox7677]

Beautiful work.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you

[@joyshaner3642]

You both worked so hard on those pieces only to hand then both turn out so lovely! Love that grain striping, too!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Aww.. thank you for noticing that. 💝

[@suazos]

Distress first and then seal, also wet your brush. Chalk paint will come out better. Love all your pieces they turned out great

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I appreciate that. 💝

[@OldestLady]

Beautiful job as always!! ❤️ Thanks for sharing your difficulties. I don't like using chalk paint on furniture for the same reason. I love it for smalls but I just can't seem to get it smooth enough on big pieces. Loved both the videos! Have a great night!!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Aww..thank you for sharing that Paula. You as well, have a great peaceful night.

[@janiewarre9941]

I really loved the finished projects. Looked better than the chalk paint.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you

[@veronicarusso5564]

Chalk paint for a smooth finish use a synthetic brush. Use long strokes edge to edge. If you distress, sand the chalk paint without a finish coat. Then you can seal with a wax or top coat. It comes out beautiful...

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge 💝

[@sherrybush2500]

I love the finished pieces! All of your hard work paid off.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Aww.. thank you 💖

[@sabby468]

The spray paint you use works on laminate , and really sticks good no extra primer needed

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for sharing that tip

[@tinyhouse5454]

On laminate surfaces, I use chalk paint first to adhere and then, spray paint. You can still distress before sealing w anything. Gives you the adherence and smooth finish.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for sharing that tip

[@beckylaw5236]

Both turned out gorgeous!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you💖

[@margaretcavin2231]

I always enjoy your videos. I learn so much.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for watching and sharing that 💝

[@terrypierce1661]

I found a similar small hutch and made my own chalk paint in pomegranate and then did a red stain over it giving it a wool look. Took out glass and put in metal. The paint has stayed on very well

[@GingerChickRehab]

Oh I bet that was beautiful. Thank you for sharing that 💕

[@yondalejones2606]

Love these items 😍

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for watching and sharing that 💝

[@mesquitemagic]

Those came out super pretty.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you 💖

[@vickycarroll5884]

Thank you for sharing this. I don’t care for the chalk paint either and you provided an option for pressboard furniture. Love your channel your work is beautiful.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Aww.. thank you Vicky for watching and sharing that. And your kind compliment. 💕

[@leamonroe-odette1997]

I really like your standard method. ;-)

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you fro sharing that. Me too😃

[@karenporter4238]

I use chalk paint for many projects, but I use the black onyx more since you’ve turned me onto it! These pieces ended up turning out beautiful!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Aww.. thank you for sharing that 💖

[@kajlove1]

I think you're over thinking the chalk paint. I usually sand at and then seal it unless I'm sanding black writing on a white background, then I seal the white to keep the black from making it turn gray. And yes with chalk paint a spray bottle with water helps to make the paint smooth. As Jami Ray Vintage always say brush strokes shows it's hand painted, lol! Do what works for you Yvonne. You and your husbands work is BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Aww.. thank you. Oh yes that OCD gets in my way a lot. Love that” brush strokes shows it hand painted. Where were you when I was overthinking. Lol. Thank you 💝

[@ronmauer7005]

Great learning video. Thank y. Blessings from Wisconsin

[@GingerChickRehab]

Oh thank you for sharing that. Blessings from Michigan.

[@eringomez-watters7881]

I have never finished a piece with chalk paint that I loved. I’ve moved on to Latex paint and I loooove it. It looks and feels so much nicer than chalk paint. Thank you for sharing... 😁

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for sharing that

[@ginapellegrin8867]

I’ve watched a few videos on chalk painting on furniture and what I’ve seen was using a paint sprayer and adding water to thin the paint a little. I love your videos. I want to try a piece with chalk but I want a smooth surface. May just have to paint it like you guys do.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for watching and sharing that. I guess it something one was play with a lot to get good at. There’s so many different techniques with it.

[@MsJet1]

Even though you went through a longer process using the chalk paint, the acrylic paint will probably last for many years without a problem because of the base coat. Good job!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Aww.. thank you JoAnn. I think it on there to stay 💕

[@almachapman5409]

I love it...I probably would use that bench as a coffee table..

[@GingerChickRehab]

Awesome.. thank you for watching and sharing that 💕

[@elizabethbooth8794]

It was the fortnight before Christmas, as Chris Kringle sat in his shop with his Ginger snap , both puzzled 🤨 with the new painting technique . OK kids, I agree that funky wood accepts chalk it doesn’t level out like on real wood. The answer for me was sticking to real wood, thanks for trying. Elizabeth

[@GingerChickRehab]

Oh yes, I definitely think it would have been smooth on real wood. But the good thing is I definitely don’t think that paints going anywhere 🤗

[@GingerChickRehab]

Lol.. I always love and appreciate you comments and your since of humor. 😜

[@bvintage316]

Wet distressing will be easier next time and steel wool not necessary. Also you can use your chalk paint in sprayer to avoid brush strokes.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I appreciate that 💕

[@sondragrandy]

I’m sure someone has mentioned it. But you can spray chalk paint. It’ll have a smooth beautiful finish! It may need to be watered down a bit. Also if you use canned polycrylic you can tint it with your paint.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thanks for the tip!

[@hats217]

This gives me more option ideas! Thank you.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for watching and sharing that 💕

[@susanworkman1841]

I use the chalk paint in my paint sprayer. In the end it was the only way i could avoid the brush marks. Your piece came out really nice!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for sharing that 💖

[@sandyallday7331]

Oh wow! Love them❤️

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you 💖

[@marywest2896]

I had a similar journey as you. I have this beautiful hoosier 1920's style not oak...It was my aunts. I refinished it years ago and mix up a deep red maroon color. I put several layers of top coat on it. sanding in between coats, it is as smooth as silk. but all of a sudden I wanted it lighter in color. when I first painted it I striped the old varnish off the piece I saw on the inside, where my aunt didn't touch when she refinished it, that the original color was a light green. welllllll, I noticed this really cool channel Jami Ray Vintage, they sell chalk paint they make it look sooo easy and good. the paint is pricey. so after watching all the different channels use different chalk paint and pondering on it for 1 -1/2 years I did it. I found a supplier in my town which is what the creator of the paint wants you to do, got the paint, I decided I would paint a chair first before I jumped in on my perfectly finished but now unloved cabinet color. I sanded the chair before I painted it, I'm like you still got to sand , man I thought the wax application was going to kill me. I didn't mention that since I finished the cabinet years ago I have had 2 major neck surgeries and now need another to be done when covid disappears, but back to the cabinet, you can use a liquid top coat, they say......after dealing with that chair and a tiny tiny end table I took the paint to home depot and got a color match to the paint I have always used. rolled on the color. my cabinet is absolutely beautiful. i would send you a photo of it but I don't know how! I used a stencil to create a scandinavia type feel. I didn't have the physical ability to paint the thing 3 to 4 times. I knew I had to get it right the first time, I'm glad I painted two small pieces to get the feel. and yes I sprayed my brush with water--- yaddda yaddda, all the tricks, you just have to use what you use to get the look you love, it's all personal.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for sharing that. Yes I'll stick with my cost efficient way. But they do, do beautiful work. But in my area I couldn't charge the price I would have to ask for it. It would just sit.

[@gmamah9559]

Cori sent me and I also love Durham putty!!!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Welcome.. love that stuff. Thanks for hopping over.

[@mmartineau7112]

Great job I only use chalk paint but for me i like the texture it gives and it covers everything but its not for everyone

[@GingerChickRehab]

I agree, we all are tying to achieve different looks. And that’s the fun a flipping. I may come across a piece that I want texture on. So I now know how to achieve that. Thank thank you for watching and sharing that .

[@sprinkledandpainted]

Have you tried the chalk paint out of a sprayer? I can water it down a bit and use it in my airbrush gun. You can get dry tip, you just have to keep up with cleaning the tip. Or maybe try Floetrol? I know its for latex but Ive used it with acrylic paint and worked so maybe it will with chalk paint to reduce those brush lines.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for sharing that.. no we’re still not extremely comfortable with chalk paint 🤗

[@JuliesDesignsandSigns]

I think you should stick to what your used to but no harm in trying something new. Maybe try and find a good primer for the next time you come across a piece that the paints not sticking too. Btw, used the antiquing wax over black, you right. . . Looks amazing

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you Julie. I had so many viewers think I should try chalk paint on these type of pieces. That I thought why not. But just made more work for myself. But that’s ok. It good to share with others. And I really like the paint we use. Glad you were able to try out the antiquing wax over black and you liked it. Thank you watching.

[@kathydarling1109]

I loved them even tho they were a lot of work!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you

[@rebeccavinyard2899]

You did a great job with these two pieces! Both turned out nice.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you 💝

[@roshawndalight7470]

I have been watching you and Cory both all year. Glad you found each other! Also happy you and Chris seem to be feeling better. Don't give up completely on chalk paint. Huge debate on which one is better, some people actually like the brush strokes, yes you can use water or a roller to minimize that. However, all that aside, you can use chalk paint in a sprayer, which I know is your preferred method. It just has to be watered down a bit. There are several tutorials online. Junk Monkey Paint has a good tutorial, so does Jami Ray Vintage. Same basic process for all brands chalk paints. Also, distress before the poly. I hope you give chalk paint one more try before giving up on it. Love your work!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Aww..thank you for sharing that. The sprayer use never crossed our mines. So good to know. Yes I watch both those channels too. So much knowledge. I’ll probably try it again sometime.

[@sarahhansen762]

Here from desert DIY.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you

[@pinkpndabear]

You can use chalk paint in a sprayer for a smoother finish you just have to water it down a little bit.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for sharing that. This brand was really thick. I do think it was the brand I used.

[@jessicakirchner2054]

@@GingerChickRehab your do amazing work, love watching your flips. I’ve tried that chalk paint and had similar luck, I love chalk paint but didn’t love that brand in the dark colors. I love how your black pieces turn out with the paint you traditionally use, always beautiful.

[@jewelcurrie8709]

I love both pieces! I’ve also found myself preferring regular paint as opposed to chalk paint. Thanks for showing the difference. I’m sure you weren’t thrilled with having to redo your pieces. It’s a lot of work!❤️

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thanks for watching! No we weren't thrilled. But we did it🤗

[@hildahefner2390]

Wonderful work!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for watching!

[@velmagover9329]

Hello I'm a new subscriberI love the way y'all redo the coffee bar and then the bench it was very beautiful and I thank you for sharing.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for subscribing. I’m so glad you liked my content. 💝

[@Nancy-ii5yo]

When I use chalk paint, I usually dip my brush in water before putting it in the paint to get a smoother finish.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Great tip!

[@Nancy-ii5yo]

@@GingerChickRehab Sorry for the multiple posts, but it kept saying error could not post, but I see it did.lol

[@GingerChickRehab]

No worries. I think I replied on all of them🤗

[@ursulajackson640]

Always use a primer when painting something like this 😊👍🏽

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for sharing that tip

[@jodyhehn6856]

Beautiful finished pieces as always! I use chalk paint but only for small projects or when crafting. Even then, I always sand it so that it feels smooth to the touch and then distress and wax seal it. It was interesting to see it used on a bigger pieces of furniture. I give you a lot of credit for trying it and I'm sorry that it didn't work out for you. I don't think I would like that look either. I like furniture to look smooth and without brush strokes.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you for sharing that. We used it on the furniture piece after receiving so many comments on the piece that we sprayed of the same material and it peeled off. Lots of viewers said to use chalk paint. Well we at least tried it. 🤗

[@Rhondas_Flippin_Life]

Way off topic, but omgoodness your hair is everything! You're not alone... I'm not a fan of chalk paint either, maybe one day just not today lol. Your pieces turned out beautifully! I learned quite a bit from you! Thanks for sharing!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Aww.. thank you for your compliment. And for sharing your experience as well . I appreciate it💝

[@kimaoyama9594]

Both pieces turned out greater than I expected seeing as they weren't nice wood to start with. The finishes look great. Sorry you didn't have much luck with the chalk paint. It's not for everyone and your look is a part of your brand at your shop.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you. Yes that’s how we feel. I don’t want it to look like we’re selling someone else’s work. Thanks for noticing that💖