How To Paint Furniture For Beginners! My Top Tips

[@DaintyDiaries]

For more painting tips, check out this blog post, www.daintydressdiaries.com/2020/06/how-to-paint-furniture-for-beginners.html I hope you find it of value :)

[@pseudoplastic84]

I used to watch you when I was pregnant with my first baby 3 years ago, you had about 10K subs, and I had a lot of time on my hands I remember once, I was sick with nausea, and lying down, I said to my husband, "I want to go to Ireland" he said "why" ... "Because it's so pretty" I was binge watching you... Now, 3 years and two babies later, I've played your video, and I'm hit by just how much the world has changed since then...

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw WOW! Had we known then what we did now. Its scary x

[@janetevans2711]

Flipping heck! If that were me there would be paint on the bed ,the wall, the floor! Nice, tidy job. xxx

[@DaintyDiaries]

LOL, thank you Janet! The trick is, don't ever load your roller and you won't get splashes x

[@annamarieh333]

I was thinking the same thing! I could never paint in my bedroom. I would definitely spill or step in the paint!

[@pockethole1900]

You are the tidiest painter I've seen. Little table came out beautiful.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw thank you Elisa x

[@jamiepatterson558]

I’ve just started my 1st painted piece & stumbled upon your video, it’s great! I could listen to you talk all day long, I’m American & find Scottish, Irish, Australian & Indian accents mesmerizing 😀

[@AnasPrettythings]

Hello from Spain, so happy to see you again, and happy that you are back to work 😀

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much Ana! Thanks for watching x

[@meetvirginia7023]

I have the exact Same nightstand lol. Chalked painted it white and put it in my bathroom. Holds all my beauty items.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Love it! Lovely details on them, and the drawers are nice and deep too

[@meryemsanhaji9535]

I love u'r life style ❤ One of u'r old subscribers, this is my first time writing a comment. Sorry for my english I'm still learning.. U'r such an inspiration Much love from MOROCCO 🇲🇦

[@DaintyDiaries]

You are so kind! Thank you for commenting. I was in Marrakech last january, and I LOVED it, beautiful country x

[@meryemsanhaji9535]

@@DaintyDiaries I'm so happy u answered my comment. Yes I watched the video, it's one of u'r best videos ❤ Welcom again To my beautiful country Thank u 🤗

[@vickinoeske1711]

Your English is very good!

[@meryemsanhaji9535]

@@vickinoeske1711 Wow really !!! Thank u thank u

[@oldcollegecoed]

You’re doing a terrific job with English! One of my biggest regrets is not having been introduced to a second language when I was young. Good luck & best wishes from the USA!

[@JackieAshton-yv7kh]

I am thinking of painting the furniture in our bedroom from wood to white or grey. Your video has been so helpful in explaining the pro’s and con’s, thank you!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Glad it was helpful, best of luck painting your furniture x

[@deepestanio4625]

Thanks you! This is exactly what I needed. I’m painting an old sewing machine cabinet and didn’t know so this came along in time; )

[@DaintyDiaries]

Glad it was helpful! Happy painting x

[@jacquistander2383]

I paint everything that stands still. Love it! 🏡

[@DaintyDiaries]

Love it Jacqui! X

[@MichelleOsgood]

*You've transformed this unit beautifully & I adore the decor on top 🥰* I painted my laminated kitchen units from a beech to a grey 2 years ago and im so glad I spent what felt like forever priming it ready as its still holding string now. Thanks for sharing your experience's on the paints youve purchased ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Love the sound of your kitchen! Its amazing what a good prep will do x

[@sallyheath586]

I loved this video, the piece looks amazing and it’s really given me inspiration to do some myself. Your home is absolutely gorgeous, so cozy, pretty and feminine 😊 x

[@DaintyDiaries]

You are so kind Sally, I really appreciate that x Thank you!

[@nancyring8104]

I’ve not painted any furniture in *years* , but you’ve got me wanting to repaint some of my older pieces!! Most of my pieces are stenciled or decorative painted! ❤️

[@DaintyDiaries]

I love it, I think stencils are fab, I actually bought a stencil last week for a project x

[@cscarberryrn]

You are such a good teacher for painting. Didn’t know about the cure time. I want to paint a Cherry finish bedroom suit white so I hope it turns out as well as yours.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Best of luck with your painting x

[@jo-annebotha9609]

My one piece of advice to anyone would be that making any kind of mistake is a learning opportunity. Do something, make a mistake, do it differently next time, continue. The purpose is not to strive for perfection but to strive for improvement. Thanks for your videos, I love them.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yes to mistakes! Biggest lessons come from making mistakes x

[@terresexton5908]

Love that you have made a traditional looking piece of furniture to a beautiful modern looking night stand...Lovely.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you! 😊

[@salmaLaaq]

Stunning! Great job!I love pink so I watch all your videos,you are really talented,And although I don't have enough space currently to do what I want,but I enjoy watching what you do, you really inspire me🙏,and please excuse my grammatical and spelling errors if there are any Much love from Morocco 🇲🇦🌸

[@DaintyDiaries]

You are so kind! I really appreciate your lovely comment and support on my channel, thank you x

[@lorrainepearson4150]

A girl after my own heart. I work as a decorator and absolutely love my job , I’ve also painted many pieces of furniture and your absolutely right about the prep and prime , it’s so tempting to jump straight to the fun bit and get the colour on but it’s all about the prep ! Loving your videos 😀

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Lorraine, Thanks for watching x x Happy you enjoyed the video.

[@marievaleur7877]

Impatience and that anxiousness to see the piece ready and set up has been my bane!! I am better about now but have had to redo a few pieces. So, yes prep, prime and paint with Patience!! Thanks sweetie!

[@hsepulveda1]

THanks for the painting tips! I have redone several pieces in my home and absolutely love them!

[@alyssacarvalho5795]

Thanks for this guide, Catherine. I have a really tired-looking bookshelf in my classroom, which I am dying to paint so that it fits my decor. Now I feel able to tackle it.Thanks for generously sharing your knowledge! Love to you and your furkids. 🐈

[@chrystalsnow145]

Very good video and you painted the bureau so nicely.

[@TheHanification]

This was so helpful for a novice like me, thank you! 😁 I would never have thought that piece of furniture could end up looking so great!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Glad it was helpful Hannah! have fun painting x

[@Shybairnsgetnowt1]

I’m an experienced upcycler but I thoroughly enjoyed this video. It’s very well presented, and gives a great explanation of how to start out in upcycling. I use Frenchic chalk paint most of the time, but occasionally Farrow & Ball. If you want to buy F & B cheaper there are websites that will mix their colours in another base paint, ie I’m in the process of decorating my house and I have F & B colours mixed in Johnstone’s Covaplus trade emulsion. I’m in the U.K. and rather than £85 for a 5 litre tin of F & B’s own I pay £27 on a site called Decorating Warehouse. I know this is emulsion but they do mix all other types of paint this way, and as you can see it’s a massive saving. Thanks for your great video and I’m now a subscriber!

[@starbrown1219]

Such great advise especially about prepping. You are so right. I painted an acrylic sealer over white paint on my kitchen cabinets and it turned it yellow. And the paint also,peels,off, since I did not sand .

[@vickinoeske1711]

Hi Catherine from Atlanta Georgia USA. The side table turned out beautifully. What you mentioned about chalk paint is true, when the product was new it was indicated, just paint and you're done, but pieces do have to be prepped and sealed.

[@patriciabennett1819]

Hi Catherine, you have explained perfectly. This is saving time and energy and proper guidance is paramount. You are so kind informing everyone to help them avoid mistakes!!! Missing Blondie and Pepsi.You have done really well. Thank you so very much.Stay safe .

[@milagrosfigueroa2104]

Thank you for this video! I am learning to paint furniture and this one helped me a lot!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yay, so happy to hear that x

[@jennyharder9789]

Well done! You are so right about giving lots of cure time! Also, on point about a non-perfect project giving a beginning painter a sense of pride and inspiration to try another project. I am a beginner. Anyone can make something more beautiful and personal.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yes, the only way to get good is to start, Thanks for watching x x

[@cvonsutphen]

Great painting advise! I discovered the benefit of priming years ago, it does make a difference. I am guilty of being impatient on cure time, you will be that soft voice that gently reminds me to let it cure.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yes, let it cure, I am so so guilty of this too x

[@BA-ef4pr]

I got 2 pieces of furniture from local yard sales and cant wait to paint them so they look like they go together. The coffee table will get a wood gel stain on top with paint on the rest. Plan to paint the ceiling in white satin too cuz previous owner painted the walls and ceiling all the same color in apricot in the sun room. Great video!

[@karensaville913]

Given a chest of drawers will be turning it into a craft storage it not large but tall you have inspired me to get job done..😘🇦🇺

[@strawberry1025]

Thanks so much for this. I'm starting small with a mirror frame and picture frames.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Happy painting ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Rosiehenshawhome]

Brilliant video x it’s great you mention cure time. I’ve done the same with door knobs 🤦‍♀️ Gone to change them up and pulled the front of the drawer paint off. ♥️💗

[@DaintyDiaries]

Glad it was useful Rosie! X

[@alijane1995]

My project this summer is to paint my wooden bedside table white and this video was really helpful. Thank you very much for the tips xx

[@DaintyDiaries]

Best of luck with the painting! 💕

[@momof2momof2]

I LOVE primer. It instantly makes a project look great, fresh and clean. Well done, it looks beautiful. My favorite finish is satin, which I always use. tfs 💗💗💗💗

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks so much for watching, yea, me too, I love satin finish x

[@neldagilbert3835]

Thank you so much for explaining about chalk paints, I have always wondered why so many people used it, now I have a better understanding of it.

[@elizabethmorgan2513]

FANTASTIC video! LOVE your channel all the way from New York!!!! Always enjoyable and informative and FUN!! Thanks so much!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw thank you Elizabeth

[@Sue-rp6dq]

❤Yayeee Thursday X fab job! total transformation, I woke this morning in the mood to paint, have painted kitchen cupboards, chairs etc table base been waiting to be done, its now DONE yay F.Ball shaded white eggshell looks fab all matching now, makes me feel happy!!! Great tips from you, thank you X ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Love that feeling! Love a good paint session x

[@Sue-rp6dq]

@@DaintyDiaries❤ Lol X Hope things are easing in Ireland we need to start living again! ❤

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Hi Catherine I really love that saying you won't put make up on a dirty face. Thank you very much for all your painting tips.👍👍❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

You are so welcome! I am so happy you found the video useful x Thanks for watching x x

[@beckysidwell8295]

Here from Ohio, USA Thank for painting tips, so help.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks for watching Becky x

[@lounebin]

thank you!!! this video was super informative and answered the questions i needed answered lol i watched like 20 other vids b4 this one and no one really told what paints to use 🙄

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yay❤️ so glad you found it helpful x

[@kauser1239]

What a stunning and beautiful transformation 👍

[@DaintyDiaries]

That so kind, thank you x

[@maryellannroy2242]

If you wish to paint the handle what I did was hang them from a simple little rounded metal curtain rod and spray paint them. Good for drying them this way or re-coating also. Then you can do all sides.

[@acampbell1959]

Good morning! I so look forward to Thursdays and your videos! I am painting 3 pieces this week, so I will definitely download the painting guide. As always hugs to Blonde and Pepsi! X

[@DaintyDiaries]

That is fab Amy, Have fun painting this week, thank you so much for watching, I hope you have a lovely weekend x x

[@SBL1932]

Perfect timing. I want to paint some furniture. Very well explained

[@elizabethf8250]

I love that trunk painted white! Beautiful ❤️

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Elizabeth, thank you so much for watching, I hope you have a lovely weekend x x x

[@ginnyosborne3304]

Thank you for sharing this I’m dreaming of painting some furniture myself

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yay, happy to hear that, thanks for watching x

[@opalmoon2256]

So true n great tips...I painted and old hand me down night stand n so I can skip some steps got 3 in 1 paint can...just to say it did not go to well as it said on the can!! Ended up painting 4 layers almost used the whole can of paint!!!😳...thts how U learn..dont be lazy take Ur time!!!😂

[@marybetholewinski9697]

I've been going back and watching some of your older videos so I hope you see this question. After watching you talk about the different kinds of paint I was wondering if you had tried any of the paint additives? I was interested in the additive BB frosh it's supposed to make any kind of paint even sat in an eggshell cover like a chalk paint

[@janetwilliams782]

Ur piece tirn out beautiful..love all the tips u gave..especially the cure time..didnt know that..thank you for this..tyfs♡

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Janet, thank you so much for watching, I hope you have a lovely weekend x x

[@dearlymonica]

Great tips Catherine! ;) I love painting furniture! my husband is always laughing at me because I'm always looking for some old furniture in Facebook Marketplace, always saying "Oh darling, this old chair/bed/table/you-name-it with white paint will look amazing!!!" PAINT FURNITE FREEK here!!!! :D :D :D hahaha Thanks for the vídeo Catherine. Stay well and safe ;)

[@DaintyDiaries]

Love it, I love rummaging on second hand sites! x Lots of treasure to be found

[@dearlymonica]

@@DaintyDiaries you're right Catherine! So many treasures for us to paint!!! :D ahahah!

[@gerleddin6952]

A really good, inspirational video. Thanks.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SC-le1mo]

You’ve been an incredible help with my furniture painting project. Thank you 💜

[@DaintyDiaries]

You are so welcome! I am happy to hear that, thanks for watching, I hope you have a lovely weekend x x

[@ginafriend1690]

Hey girl 🙂 curing time is a killer. I want to use my furniture sooner ..and if you ever feel time flys by, it will Show you how ....slow.... it really is. Chalk paint was totally the craze and not saying I still wouldn't use again, but by the time I'm done waxing ... Buffing .. its so much work, and yes, not the best when you wish to change it up. I was certainly reeled in with Annie Sloan and brushes back at that time. You did a nice job on what you call a locker, night or side table in the U.S.A. Thanks for your thoughts on your video. Great job! 🌸😻

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks for watching Gina, your right, buffing is a killer, arms of steel afterwards x

[@IsabellaMeneses]

I am starting with furniture painting and I loved your video! Thank you!

[@smalldreamarts]

Hi Catherine. Thanks for this. I'm redecorating my bedroom and your tips for painting has really helped. Love your style, it's very me too. I've only just subscribed to your channel but have been watching your videos in the past few days as have only recently come across your channel. Hope you're keeping well. Stay safe ✨ 🌟 🦋 😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for subbing! X Glad you found the video useful x

[@songbird3094]

Great video Catherine. I didn't know that chalk paint was difficult to remove. Thank you for saying that as I was going to paint all my bedroom furniture with it. X

[@DaintyDiaries]

Glad it was helpful! Yes, I find it is much easier to strip satin/eggshel/gloss with my head gun compared to chalk paint x

[@sanjuanaguerra5206]

New subscriber here from Pasadena, Texas. Thank you for this info and video. Loved the look of the night stand👍👏

[@Jo.H.]

Hi Catherine, what a great video, so helpful. I have painted second hand furniture for year’s and in the beginning would slap it on and hope for the best. I learnt my lesson and alway’s prepare and prime beforehand. Your bedside table turned out beautiful, like a different piece of furniture. I bet the person was so happy. Thankyou for sharing your expertise and great tip’s. Have a lovely weekend, have you christened your bar yet ? Lol. Take care 😊💖

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh yes, the pub got christened last week with the last of the good weather we had, it was great to be allowed to have people over and see some friends. Thanks for watching x x

[@IndieAnnieJones1]

Always love all your tutorials -thanks for sharing - so calming to be creative and transform your world and also reuse and recycle and save the world in little ways!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! Glad you found the video useful x Thanks for watching x

[@annaregan5163]

Well done Catherine, you are a inspiration.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw thank you Anna, Thanks for watching x x

[@loriperry2640]

More videos Please love watching and learning from you!!!!!

[@lisanester3338]

Kurd Kutter to the rescue! Nice job Catherine. Hope all is well🌸💚

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you Lisa x 😊

[@Airbutnotsoft97]

You gave so many insightful tips. I'm excited to give it a go!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yay, happy to hear that, have fun painting x

[@harveyspector5763]

Great work, also very informative.

[@lauramariawaugh5719]

Thanks Catherine. I’m about to paint a pyramid style dark pine unit with an all in one primer/paint. I’ve taken your advice onboard now I’ve seen this, and will follow your guidelines. Wish me luck!😁🐞

[@DaintyDiaries]

Good luck Laura, have fun painting x

[@ablaabdullah9663]

Hi sunshine ❤️ Im watching you from Jordan 🇯🇴 you are giving me great ideas to apply with my kids... Thank you

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw thank you x I would LOVE to visit your country one day x

[@ablaabdullah9663]

@@DaintyDiaries you are more than welcome ♥️

[@jazziem2347]

I love how it turned out, so simple but so pretty. Your home is so lovely and you are such an inspiration, we are a similar age but you are one of my role models :) I purchased my first home at 29 and am now fixing it up during lockdown and using your videos to cheer me up. Thank you for all that you do x

[@DaintyDiaries]

AW, have fun doing jobs around your home during lockdown x

[@deirdredelaughder1060]

Hi Catherine, This video is perfect timing for me. I’ve a big hutch piece and a large long shelf I’m wanting to paint, and have been wondering what paint would be best. Thank you for all your info and tips! Your piece looks beautiful. God bless you hon, stay safe and well!🌺

[@DaintyDiaries]

Have fun revamping your hutch! Sounds fab x

[@harley8680]

Thanks for the great information Catherine! I plan to spend my summer painting furniture that I have wanted to do for years. I just tried "chalk painting" part of my ugly faux stone fireplace - and that one is on hold. Most of my furniture is oak and very orange undertones and you are right PRIME that BABY first no matter what Annie Sloan says! Stay safe!

[@fifisflowers]

Great Advice Catherine ~ its so tempting to just get on with it to save some time ~ but doing something properly is never time wasted ~ I will be painting some kitchen shelves soon ~ just waiting for my paint x x

[@DaintyDiaries]

Love it Fiona, your kitchen shelves will be fab! Have fun painting them x

[@EasyToSew]

Amazing tutorial, thanks for sharing

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks for watching x x

[@joannekelly8550]

My favorite when I paint a piece is Satin.

[@zinthiakee6472]

Great tutorial! I have a few IKEA pieces that are looking a bit tired but I’ve been rather intimidated to paint them. Thanks for sharing your tips 😊

[@nurulchowdury72]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience, I was searching to do my oak table and chair and you explained it so well 🤗

[@susan5301]

Thanks for all of the helpful information! Your table looks so lovely! Have a great week-end!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you! You too! Thanks for watching x x

[@chrissieanne4641]

Thank you for this useful and informative video. It is something I have yet to experiment with and would love to try, so I shall be on the lookout for pieces for my new home when I know what I need xx

[@little_misscrafty]

Great tips and tutorial Catherine. Really helpful and not only for beginners 😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

So happy to hear you got some value from the video x

[@tisa6193]

I wish you put this out last week ! Painted bar stools with chalk paint that kept scraping off. Went to wax with the round brush and bristle took paint right off! I put them out on the patio to work on them AGAIN next day. Rained during night and my stools were in puddles of the brown paint that just clumped off! What a mess! I've just finished scrubbing them clean and bought spray paint. I'm hoping this will work. Idk why this happened as wood painted white. I didn't sand per chalk paint instructions... thinking that was my first mistake!

[@p.b.-letspickacardandsee8576]

ALWAYS inspirational! Thanks (now, to finish what I started.......)!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you for watching xxxx

[@patricialedinek7355]

You are so beautiful, love your blue eyes and that wonderful accent, love to listen to you talk🇨🇦💖🇨🇦

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh thank you! Thanks for watching x x

[@targa9]

Hello Catherine..really informative video..I would love to see a video about cleaning your paint brushes after you have painted a piece...n what kind of brushes you will recommend a beginner...thanks ,plz do make a video about it...would be so helpful..😇

[@nnid786]

What a gorgeous piece ❤❤💞💞 great job and tips 😊😊👍👍

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks so much 😊 Thanks for watching x

[@lilianamsoares]

Hello Catherine, what kind of rollers do you choose to paint your furniture? Foam or those used for lacquer? And how do you clean the brushes/ rollers after you finish your projects? Water or some sort of solvent? By the way I love your videos and you have inspired me to unleash my creativity. Just adding, I am in the chalk paint fase, I say fase because as soon as I get more experienced in this craft I believe I will evolve to satin/ eggshel paint.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Fab! Happy to hear you are getting creative, I use "two fussy blokes rollers" there really good rollers. I use water and dish soap to clean my brushes. I only use chemical if its oil based but its very rare I use an oil based x

[@ruthgoddard6539]

I guess i need to prime next time.great advice

[@DaintyDiaries]

Happy painting Ruth, Thanks for watching x x

[@patriciagoodwin378]

Wow looks so professional

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Patricia, Thanks for watching x x

[@gailbader8149]

very informative. thank you...

[@gracecabral7081]

Great video Catherine!! The pieces look amazing , thinking of doing my bedroom furniture if I do I shall send u the pics ... thanks fir the inspiration Have a great day stay safe 🌸💕

[@DaintyDiaries]

Have fun painting your pieces Grace, Thanks for watching x x

[@jacquelinelem7446]

Hello Catherine loved the video found it very useful and interesting I’ve got a bureau to paint so I’ll defiantly try the satin finish thankyou fo sharing take care love Jackie xx

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks Jackie, happy to hear you found the video useful x

[@karencurtis2697]

Wise head on little shoulders xx, my problem 😂🤣😂is starting to many products at once 😳. So tomorrow I start my must finish list starting with the kitchen ceiling, it's taken 5 days so far doing 1 ft x7 ft each time and I have one more strip to do then finish 🤗. My mind is young but my body is not . So if your passing drop in for some tea ☕️. Stay safe stay well xxx Take care everyone 😉

[@DaintyDiaries]

"my mind is young but my body isn to" LOL, love it x

[@rachelolivas4775]

Omg i have these same drawers i use them as my bedside table, this turned out beautiful as always thank you so much for the lesson because i really want to try painting a dinner table im on the look out for one .. As soon as i find the perfect one im definitely going to need all these tips😉

[@DaintyDiaries]

You are so welcome! I am happy you got some value from the video x

[@larag1764]

Great video. Very informative. I finally know why my previous paintjobs failed ! Thanks also for explaining the diff finishes (satin, eggshell, gloss, matt, chalkpaint, etc). Love your channel ! Best wishes from Australia :))

[@DaintyDiaries]

I am so glad you found the video useful Lara, Thanks for watching x

[@marynajamison702]

Thanks for an interesting video..🏠🏡

[@janerabey6996]

Fantastic video x

[@JessicaGarcia-oj3pc]

I have a piece exactly like the one you painted on this post. I would like to paint it purple! Do you think that would work? Maybe even stencil something also after painting. Your opinion?

[@nattyscrappy]

Great tips as always Catherine x

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks so much! 😊 Thanks for watching x

[@polly2020]

Lovely job, thanks for the great advice.

[@DaintyDiaries]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching x x

[@debraceka]

Thanks so much for this, it's really helpful xx

[@DaintyDiaries]

Glad it was helpful Debra, x