How to Refinish Furniture: And Make Money Doing It

I have found that repainting pieces of furniture is a great way to make some extra money! Here is how I do it
Rust-oleum Chalk Paint (Linen White)--
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Paint Brush (the one I like using from Home Depot)--
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Grey Chalk Paint--
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[@CathAlexandra]

I love that you're not afraid to show mistakes, experiment, and show what works for you on your channel. It's encouraging for those of us who are just starting out with projects.

[@tonybelmonte1724]

For any large indentations or grooves you can probably just use a wood filler. Once it's filled sand it down and Paint it.👍

[@cathyknapp9360]

The piece turned out absolutely beautiful I love the handle that you have chose to this piece the only thing that I use is Rustoleum chalk paint and I have a spritzer bottle of water I just lightly Spritz your brush and the piece you're working on it helps to prevent brush Strokes Ingles on smooth you did a great job thank you for sharing our Rustoleum chalk paint starts at $33 that's a big difference you're lucky that you can get it at such a low price

[@1Mhoram9]

Very helpful to me as I am currently deciding what to do with two antique chest of drawers. One is tiger oak so I'm going to refinish that one in honey oak. The other has very delicate inlays that I will keep and then do the Linen White and the Grey. Love the look.

[@amypendergrass6461]

Oh, wow. That turned out gorgeous, girl. Nice job!! :)

[@athomewithshana8954]

Love this look as well as the $150 kitchen makeover! Looking forward to more vids💜💛

[@kpopmrs5297]

Really like your video. You have a good tone and present stuff well. Just leave out music while you're talking. Everything else is awesome. Good luck with your channel. I'm subscribing for sure.

[@brigtoria]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the feedback and I will for sure work on that music while I'm talking! :D

[@XBillyMexicoX]

That looks really good. Such a big difference than before. Stumbled on your 150.00 kitchen video which was great too. You have a great instructional voice as weird as that might sound haha. Keep up the good work!

[@LifeonGreenwoodwithCaron]

Just found your video. Awesome results! I love Rust-Oleum chalk paint! I've used it on several projects. Thanks for sharing!

[@cindyb3028]

Nice job. I've just started buying and flipping furniture. Instead of buying chalk paint, you can save a lot of money by making your own using calcium carbonate. Lots of recipes on line. I also agree that the music is very distracting. Just use it when you're not talking.

[@ceciliajacobs5346]

You can use a brown paper bag for the final sanding, really leaves a smooth finish

[@maryfreitas6484]

The music is overwhelming.

[@averyrodriguez848]

Mary Freitas you’re being a little overwhelming.

[@_sharpeagle_]

Think so? I rather get distracted by the presenter herslef, I can barely notice the music, let alone the furniture....

[@als3449]

How much did you sell this for

[@christinebuckingham7334]

Loved this video and your kitchen makeover turned out beautifully.

[@christinebuckingham7334]

Your little dog is so cute too! ♡

[@nicolehornick4778]

LOVE YOUR DOGGY

[@milenadeltorto2324]

Really nicely done!

[@jamiesale9460]

good, skilled production video - smart to speed up the repetitive parts to hold interest. Nice result too. Ever tried Rustoleum or Krylon sprays? They can still be stressed and you'll save time - however - I do like this one. Hope you got your price.

[@KelsiKouture]

Lovely! Like the $150 kitchen.. Where did you get the pot/glass hanger over window?

[@adamcenteno6155]

How do you paint so that the paint comes out even with dripping?

[@richardgrows7018]

You get in that paint girl!

[@benicio1967]

It turned out so nice. Did you gloss only the shelves or did you gloss or did you gloss the back of the inside too? You don’t have to sand if you’re just painting do you? I never do distressed. I love a pristine look. You did a great job! Really Beautiful!

[@catedesjardins9880]

If you're going to go through the effort of repainting a piece I would have definitely done the inside drawers and bottom cabinets. This piece looks nice from the outside. But, when you opened the drawers and cabinets at the end of this video it looked unfinished. It's the small details you put in that makes a piece of furniture special.

[@johndrury7821]

Hi does the type of wood depend on what paint and stains you purchase?

[@averyrodriguez848]

Awesome vid.

[@Trd2020]

How do you get the distressed look? I’m confused

[@leighsutherland6222]

I recently painted my kitchen furniture, and read in the Poly directions one should not overlap or go over the poly when applying. You are supposed to apply in one direction. It was difficult for me to do this, as it is not how paint is usually applied. I wonder if it actually makes a difference.

[@manuelamendonca2950]

If you think the brush handle is big then cut the handle, sand it so you won't get hurt and work the way you like .... adapt your tools to your way of working

[@Iliketosingforjoy]

How long did it take to do the whole process for this one?

[@tryemc3026]

Bravo..👏

[@rachelking7002]

How much did you ask for the piece and how much did you get?

[@eileenie3101]

Did you paint just one coat of “Elephant”?

[@katiejo911]

You do know they make wood filler to even out scratches and fill holes before you paint, right?

[@nicholasfbennett1]

Why use a brush instead of a roller?

[@richardgrows7018]

Like the dog he get all hopped up on paint fumes

[@tabithatierney6512]

Got rustoleum linen white at Walmart for 16👍

[@kaileykingsley3427]

Where do you typically sell your refurbished items do u use apps like offer up or letgo, craigslist?

[@brigtoria]

Hey there! I have my best luck on Facebook marketplace. I usually post on offer up as well but have yet to sell on there.

[@shanelpaige2152]

@brigtoria when selling online do they pick up at your house? How do you do the transaction?

[@dove5729]

Home Depot sells the chalk paint for$17.99 same price as Amazon.

[@cathyknapp9360]

Here in Canada we paid $33 for that paint in some places even charge $38

[@77Tadams]

I like it, but. I know.....downer...I would have just eliminated the top cabinet all together and used it as an entry way piece. But.....I may live in a different part of the country where the traditional hutch is not gonna fly. It is really beautiful though how you re-did it!

[@leighsutherland6222]

I like hutches.

[@ritamatteson3588]

I just cut the handles off of brushes sometimes.

[@donaldziemer1919]

Instead of lying on your back to paint the underside flip it over and do the bottom first for each coat of paint.

[@MrSaadia27]

R=rtS

[@greatesttop1091]

Lol girls- can you grab me the electric screw driver Guys - you mean drill Girls - what’s a drill

[@als3449]

I don't see furniture really selling on OfferUp if it does it sells for 50 dollars

[@kennethleishman3072]

marketplace. facebook. depends on where you live too and your market..

[@speteydog2260]

👍🏻

[@cherylatkinson9083]

Great job. Wear a mask when sanding

[@eatyourcereal521]

Cheryl Atkinson y

[@onlytruerose1333]

@@eatyourcereal521 it's to prevent clogging up your lungs with the dust & chemicals that are sanded off. They could wreck your health, especially if you do it regularly. All the best!

[@MimiDidi121]

Do you turn the comments off on many of your videos? I just watched the one with the countertops and can't figure out how you went from the ugly black veins to the white paint over them looking so beautiful. You don't show that step. 😒😫

[@stephaniefarrar3133]

She does show that step in her original video. She goes over veining with the white color once her veining was in place :)

[@aleidabianchi1434]

I prefer to build with Woodglut plans.

[@paulharrington190]

needs more doggie...

[@eileenie3101]

Personally, I would paint inside and out. When you're selling upcycled furniture your furniture eventually becomes recognizable based on your artistic style- it's your brand. I say show that you care and paint the inside and out. I’m shocked that an unfinished piece as this is would be sold for $300. Overpriced in my opinion.

[@ericwycoff1399]

Typically you don't paint every square inch, the accent of natural wood looks quite nice you never paint the inside of them lol. She also took the time to apply water based poly on it so I would say $300 is a very good price for the time she spent putting love into this!

[@JaneDoe-dy6hb]

I couldn’t sense the passion. It just seems like a chore.

[@denisse4654]

Jane Doe SEEMS

[@97dsm2012]

Somebody please teach this poor girl how to use a paint gun. I redo furniture and at this rate, you're making minimum wage and killing your back in tight spaces.

[@97dsm2012]

@Calla Mett all I meant was the idea needs to at least be brought to light for her by somebody. Shes probably making less than minimum wage for her hard work if it's something shes trying to do on the side for money. If she can do it twice as fast she doubles her hourly rate for herself.

[@hokimoki3677]

Sooo how do you make money ? 🤔🤦‍♂️

[@stbam1965]

Too much talky. Talks about see the top ? It's got scratches. Duh yeah. Obviously

[@als3449]

So how much did you sell this for