How To Turn a Vanity Into Nightstands | Fix Yellowing On White Paint

[@junering4265]

I like to watch this one over and over, some day I'll remember it all lol

[@Annabelle-ve2vq]

I love those the paint technique is my favorite I would love all my furniture painted like that

[@tcody712]

I love antique style, my husband just got me a old old vanity set. That I want to paint it white and wood cheap so this video came in good handy!

[@JamiRayVintage]

Nice!

[@amydeltoro4229]

I just started watching Jami, because I have an interest in furniture painting and Jami make learning fun and easy. She is very clear and informative. I will definitely be following Jami to learn more! Beautiful furniture. Thanks Jami! Brenda

[@karenweber4791]

Ive said it before, however it bears pointing to again. Zeb, you are truly talented. My dad repaired antiques and i, at age 5 would 'help'. Like you, nothing ever came up that he didnt know what to do..insired.

[@JamiRayVintage]

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[@angelakadingo4112]

So enjoyed this one.. I keep learning!!! One day.. when I get the moola together I will get all of the brushes and paints and things.. because I have tons of furniture that I want to paint!!!

[@darlenescott5213]

These are gorgeous, love them ❤️

[@mikejp007]

My favourite you tube diy couple made another great video! Thank you Jami thank you Zeb, I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with the rest of us

[@JamiRayVintage]

Welcome! Glad the videos are useful!

[@caroldonaldson4024]

Jami is the fastest painter!!!

[@beccab2701]

I found you guys a week ago and I've been binge watching!! I use to paint years ago but I was in a horrible accident.lost use of my arms my neck was so bad ..after surgeries with titanium in my neck .. watching you both makes me want to try to paint some smalls ..big hugs God is good

[@JamiRayVintage]

Thanks! Hope you’re able to get back to creating! ❤️❤️

[@michellethrelkeld4801]

That is a brilliant way to save an old vanity! I will not pass on any more broken vanities lol! Thank you both for all the tips! Bless you and you beautiful children!!

[@JamiRayVintage]

Thanks!

[@catcrow8703]

Jamie,thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. Your work is great!

[@texgal3990]

Really really enjoyed this. Very creative. Thank you

[@debrap947]

Love them! May I just say how helpful your videos are, especially the tips on bleed through in this particular video. It is like taking a class on DIY without the nonsense that some people put out there. Keep up the great work. Cheers and stay safe. Watched in May of 2020!

[@lornashandmadesoaps7034]

Came out very pretty. Thanks

[@joannjacquin4983]

Beautiful and a great idea for an old vanity! Thanks for all the great info and tips!!

[@starr6465]

I love the bedroom end tables. Jamie you do things so easy

[@homebodyheaven6114]

Gorgeous.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Thanks!

[@jonimarie4255]

JamiRay, I had crackling issue happen when I used water based sealer over anything with shellac. So, I appreciate your explaining why to use only wax over shellac.

[@deborahscafate6297]

Love it again

[@777Iwish]

blessings on your market this weekend, you've put in the hard yards, now you can reap the benefits. Just love your vids, guys.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Thank you!

[@thePaperStitchery]

Love these pieces. I have two sets of vanity dresser that I'm preparing for my bedrooms.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Nice!

[@sharynrobinson343]

amazing!!!

[@carlamorrison1950]

This is one of my favorite transformations you guys have done. They turned out so great!

[@JamiRayVintage]

❤️❤️ thanks!

[@juliekeenum2824]

Those pieces are gorgeous!! I wish I had them. Great job!!

[@JamiRayVintage]

Thank you!

[@annette224m]

Those came out beautiful , but then again everything you two do , I love!

[@JamiRayVintage]

Thank you!

[@kellythomas3980]

Thanks so much for the info on the yellowing. I'm getting ready to paint a vanity Swan White (Debi's DIY) so I will probably need to follow your directions.

[@corinneparker7797]

What a great idea! Amazing, they’re beautiful!

[@waltertruckolla3898]

Stunning!

[@Vanessa-54]

I shellac my vintage pieces before painting to avoid the extra work. Especially mahogany since 10/10 times it will bleed through

[@JamiRayVintage]

Good call! That mahogany bleed through...

[@nicoleadrienne3882]

Gorgeous!!!!

[@my2girlsu]

Just found you guys, what a team and a (real people) pleasure to watch and learn. Thanks Kelli D.🇨🇦

[@JamiRayVintage]

Thank you for watching!

[@sandralevy5965]

Love your step by step directions.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Thank you!

[@gailstaples1310]

Cute, cute, cute!

[@shabbytwo1787]

Obssesed with the channel!!!!!!

[@emilymalcolm87]

What a pair of beauties. Jami I tried the wet distress for the first time last weekend and oh my, how easy is it : ) my new fave.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Yay! I love it!

[@jameslang1288]

I use Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Undercoat Primer, Sealer and Stain Killer as an undercoat before I chalk paint, really good white colour and washes out in water. Never had any problems with it.

[@Laura-kx4gs]

Does it work as the Shellac whit the yellowish Stain? There Is no Shellac where i live but there Is zinsser 123

[@jacobandellie]

Y'all are amazing. I seriously love to watch you. I've learned so much. You inspire me!!! On to find my next piece to paint!

[@JamiRayVintage]

Paint all the things!

[@jacobandellie]

I just painted my desk. Tomorrow i am going to sand and wax. Would you suggest to poly the top since its a desk. Mostly laptop and monitor will be in it but used daily. Ty!

[@JamiRayVintage]

Yeah, if you’re going to be sliding anything across it on a regular basis, like a laptop or mouse, I would use Poly. 👍

[@conniebrumfield414]

You guys are my favorite! Love your channel!

[@olgaLampcov]

Is there reason you don’t shellac first to prevent any bleeding from the beginning? Instead painting first and then shellac?

[@JamiRayVintage]

Sometimes I do if I’m worried the entire piece will bleed through. Mostly it’s a cost issue and I just want to shellac the areas that bleed through so I use less shellac.

[@cindyq52700]

They turned out so pretty💖 them!

[@JamiRayVintage]

Thanks!

[@kellymiller1265]

I've learned to spray or brush (no fun) almost every piece with either shellac or polyurethane (not polycrylic) first. No tannin yellowing and no need to prime afterwards. Do it especially on dark wood pieces. It's the water base primer, paints and even polycrylic that pulls up the tannin bleed through. Ug! Thanks Jami. Good to know I'm not crazy!

[@JamiRayVintage]

Nope, not crazy! Lol

[@chrispfeifer9235]

These are absolutely beautiful!

[@veronicawhite398]

I love how these pieces turned out, guys. Thanks for the info on bleedthrough, Jamie. I've got a few areas showing it on some pieces I recently did, especially the desk. I'm learning a lot from you both. Thankyou for sharing. X

[@jodiemeschke6889]

Beautiful! Another great video with tons of good information. Just wondering how you clean the wax out of your brush? Thanks.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Hot soapy water and a plastic bristle scrub brush. We only wash them about 1-2 times a year.

[@fabiolagalindo7189]

I LOVE I!!! They came out beautiful 😍

[@JamiRayVintage]

Thank you!

[@barbapapa1977]

I love them😍 And you two are so amazing ✨

[@JamiRayVintage]

Thank you! ❤️

[@marylesueur868]

Yes so frustrating! Thank you SO much for your help :)

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

My husband hates pillows behind him too 😂😂. I like them bc it helps my back

[@adrianaariza-jones3694]

Hi Guys I like your show very much ! I always learn something for sure , like today with that spray. Thank you, I really needed it !!

[@JamiRayVintage]

Yay! Thank you for watching!

[@donnalocke5713]

Love the idea ! You 2 are a great inspiration ! Keep up the great work ..👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@JamiRayVintage]

Thanks!

[@lougarou16]

Really really really loved this one

[@funmom9889]

Love the outcome 😊

[@JamiRayVintage]

Thank you!

[@doriskawas8721]

Never thought of this! Ya’ll are fabulous!

[@rxlo1062]

Awesome job guys 👏

[@kimberlydrake6676]

No matter how you attack a project like that...many steps😱 it’s a lot of work...but oh so beautiful when finished! You do make it look easy but I know it’s not...thanks for sharing...finally getting into my paint...my hubby is using Fairy Chalk Mother snowflake with my paint pixie brush ( gave him 5 minutes instructions on how to not mess my brush up lol) can’t wait to see it!

[@JamiRayVintage]

Awesome! Have fun painting!

[@sylviapap3]

Any tips on cleaning brushes for different finishes? Thnx

[@JamiRayVintage]

We use charcoal soap to clean our brushes. I get mine here. Charcoal Soap: amzn.to/2HRkLbG

[@pinkskyprintables]

These are precious! ❤️

[@pamfontenot1]

Love the construction/repurposing w/ Z-E-B!!! Why not spray paint this? You could Carerra-marbelize the tops.

[@soccermom1245]

Yay! Another idea for my brain to file away for later! Lots of beat up furniture is up for auction in my area. Folks don't want it because it isn't perfect, so $5-$10 bucks is about as high as it goes.

[@JamiRayVintage]

$5-10 beat up furniture? Sign me up!

[@auntqueenee]

Sign me up toooo

[@jacobandellie]

Where would i look to find these auctions in my area? I tend to find stuff on the buy sell trade , but its not always a great deal.

[@lisasierra29]

Ugh I sooooo should of watched this video BEFORE I just painted a table 😣 ok going to the store tomorrow to get shellac!!!! I’ll keep in mind to stay calm and take a deep breath lol

[@tinawynn9417]

These are absolutely beautiful...i love the ways you guys go from start to finish to help others learn. I'm just starting to paint and use wax and got my first order shipment from you this past week. What do you use to get your wax brush clean?

[@JamiRayVintage]

We use a paint pixie charcoal soap because it also conditions the brush...but dawn dish soap works well too.

[@630sunshine]

I can’t begin to tell you guys how helpful you are. Thank you for all you share. 💐. One question. Why wouldn’t you spray the shellac on first before painting?

[@JamiRayVintage]

I like to put paint on first so I can see if it is going to bleed through. On small pieces like this it isn’t too much work to just spray the whole piece but on a big hutch or say, a piano we just spray the spots that yellow.

[@soccermom1245]

Because they don't know where the bleed through will be. So, spraying the whole thing with shellac would be a waste.

[@vintageglitter2469]

This is a great idea!!

[@Leolioness44]

Jamie are those pottery Barn side chairs?

[@defleppard-lover6298]

How many of you held your breath when Jamie sprayed shellack? Great video gurl.....as always.

[@deegorgeous]

Jami how do you clean your brushes especially if it has wax on it. Maybe a new video idea?

[@helenkennedy332]

Haha their name in the wood. Cute

[@oneidajohnson9855]

New to this thang!!! Are we waiting for them to come on live? it is Saturday.

[@JamiRayVintage]

It is tonight. We’ll be on around 9 pm MST

[@donnacone4714]

Looks great 👍

[@coletteandre9580]

I have an old vanity I was thinking of doing the same thing. Great videos! Is there one about filling in and finishing chipped veneer?

[@JamiRayVintage]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5KwopaXaKefpLc This video should help with that.

[@concepcionprietogalan8486]

I love it👌

[@JamiRayVintage]

Thank you!

[@danineuenschwander5700]

Can you use the sclack as your top coat? Your night stands turned out beautiful. I am in the process of painting my kitchen cabinets...I just started and I am already seeing yellowing. I am so hoping the schlack will take care of it.

[@JamiRayVintage]

We usually do 2-3 coats of shellac, then paint again and seal over that. That gets rid of most yellowing. If it doesn’t, we repeat the process again.

[@danineuenschwander5700]

Thank you so much. Man this is turning out to be a HUGE job. I have a 350 sq ft kitchen with cabinets on each wall. Ugggg....but man it's gonna be beautiful when it's done. Thanks again for your tutorial and for answering my question so quickly.

[@JamiRayVintage]

It’s worth it! Painting our kitchen cabinets has been my favorite transformation!

[@danineuenschwander5700]

@@JamiRayVintage Thank you so much. I wonder ... I have a row (yes one row of tile back splash above each counter top...can I chalk paint those? Until I can afford to do the back splash correctly anywho....hmm maybe even chalk paint the counter tops? lol look at me a chalk paint fool. lol

[@JamiRayVintage]

I would say you could paint the back splash tiles and paint them and seal them easily. The counter’s might not hold up as well since they usually get lots of water and grease on them.

[@trishbowen8764]

Love these!❤️

[@coletteandre9580]

Would a stain blocking primer work instead of shilac?

[@JamiRayVintage]

It can but I’ve had the best luck with shellac and it dries really fast.

[@irenecortez7819]

Wow, you taught me so much. Love it. Question- I have a cream colored night stand that has yellowing coming through. Can it be fixed? I have had this bedroom furniture for years and love it.

[@JamiRayVintage]

If you shellac and paint it should get rid of the yellowing. Is it in direct sunlight? Sun can yellow oil based top coats.

[@irenecortez7819]

Jami Ray Vintage - it’s in direct sunlight when I open my blinds during the day. They are like finger tipped size mustard colored spots. The paint is a mat finish very little shine to it

[@JamiRayVintage]

Sounds like the shellac and paint will fix that.

[@LindaHuongDillon]

Would Sweet Pickins oil wax fall into the liquid top coat that would pull bleed through?

[@JamiRayVintage]

Linda Dillon yes. But I haven’t noticed it as bad as like polyacrylic. So somewhere kinda in the middle between a wax and a liquid top coat if that makes sense :)

[@MsJb3386]

To deal with bleed thorough or to cover up smells is schellac the same as polycrilic?

[@JamiRayVintage]

I find shellac to be superior. Polycrylic seems to take too many coats. Usually with shellac it only takes 1-2 and it dries very fast.

[@bethparker1500]

Jamie, great eyebrows!

[@nbeam7824]

Can you shellac it before painting first coat?

[@nbeam7824]

Should have watched to the end. Ty.

[@jencuevasavon]

When dealing with wax is it easy to clean later? And do you have to re-seal it later? Like wax on a car.

[@JamiRayVintage]

It is easy to clean. You’ll want to wait 30 days to allow it to cure hard before you really scrub on it. Sometimes it’s if it’s a high use item like a tabletop you may want to occasionally reapply.

[@SherryGlow1]

So after you complete a piece of furniture do you have to let it cure for 30 days before selling it? That does not seem to help with turnover and sales

[@JamiRayVintage]

Great question! We don’t wait the 30 days to sell a piece, if the finish is fresh we let the buyer know so they can take proper care measures while the finish fully cures.

[@dawnruhl8405]

Nice!

[@sandrawillman8042]

I have a question. I have an old dry sink I am revamping. It had been pretty beat up. I had to replace a door and some trim. So those area's are clearly bare wood compared to the rest of it which looks like a medium colored wood. I thought if I sanded it to get the vintage look the areas would not match. I thought about putting a color down first then a white chalk on top. and only sand to the first color instead of till I see bare wood. What is your advise and have you ever done this.

[@JamiRayVintage]

When Zeb replaces pieces for me we usually stain the wood to be close to what the original has aged to, then paint. But if you’re lightly distressing and doing multiple colors it shouldn’t be an issue.

[@TurboRey]

Jami looks extra pretty in this video, just saying 🤷🏼‍♀️💕

[@JamiRayVintage]

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[@princessangiefamily1867]

You look so beautiful without glasses

[@sandrabutton2594]

Hi jami and Zeb. Do u shellac the whole thing and then just continue to just spot shellac the spots that that come through or are you shellacking the whole thing 3 or 4 coats until u don’t see any bleed through ? Does that question make sense Ton u?

[@JamiRayVintage]

We just spot shellac, unless the piece is very small, like a bread box, then we cover the whole piece. Some pieces only take one coat of shellac and repaint. Others take 3-4. The most I’ve had to do is about 7 coats on a stubborn stain lol.

[@Hiddenangell1270]

Thank you for the tips on yellowing! I'm working on a piece right now that is old, but will be used in the kitchen as an island so I need to use a clear topcoat. I used Rustoleum Chalked paint in Aged Gray and then followed with the Rustoleum Chalked Clear Matte Coat. I also primed with Zinnser 123 primer and I am getting serious yellow on some parts. I will refinish with a shellac now, but would like to know what clear matte coat you would recommend that is least likely to yellow? I cant use wax because it will be a kitchen island and we have 3 dogs in there alot too.

[@JamiRayVintage]

We use sweet pickins Top Coat for matte finishes. It won’t yellow. If you do get yellowing it’s from something coming up through it. In a kitchen I would probably do 3-4 coats. Most liquid top coats require 30 days to fully cure so keep that in mind.

[@JamiRayVintage]

jamirayvintage.com/products/top-coat-sweet-pickins

[@Hiddenangell1270]

And the shellac primer should stop the yellow from coming through for sure? It's only in spots so I'm thinking it's definitely coming through from the wood.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Yes. Spray the shellac. Let it dry, repaint that spot. Then you can seal that spot again. 👍

[@Hiddenangell1270]

Great! Thank you so much for the help!!

[@olgaLampcov]

What kind of wax did you use? Can you send the link on your website so I can just order it there. Thank you

[@JamiRayVintage]

jamirayvintage.com/products/diy-wax-clear-diy-paint

[@karenweber8893]

I love these! question, would it have been better to spray paint wheels black or white? these could transform any room.

[@JamiRayVintage]

I we weren’t distressing we probably would have just removed them but I like them with a little chippy paint on them. It’s all personal preference. I always paint hinges too. Lol.

[@Leolioness44]

I'd like to see a darker color wax on these end tables

[@kmdw62]

Zeb-have you ever used water putty like you used the bondo?

[@JamiRayVintage]

I haven’t. I googled it though and now I need to try it! -Zeb

[@heatherbright7214]

I do not know if you will get this comment but you can get most pen and marker marks off of anything, including fabric with rubbing alcohol. You can also get some light scratches and dents out of some woods by steam ironing it with a wet rag. It will take a few tries with letting it dry in between.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Great tips! Thank you!

[@waltertruckolla3898]

So funny! Just what I was asking about yesterday ! (The bondo Mind readers! ! Lol 💕

[@JamiRayVintage]

Nice! Hope it helps!

[@evem4876]

Nice Tfs...

[@annierae3438]

I had a pair of nightstands made that way when I was a kid....before we thought it was cool LOL. Is there a reason you don't do a sealer/primer like Kilz on the piece before you paint to stop the bleed thru?

[@JamiRayVintage]

I’ve used several types of primers and haven’t found one that is foolproof at blocking stains and bleed through yet. The shellac seems to work the best for me.

[@annierae3438]

I am filing this little tip away in my old! Thanks! Kilz has always worked well for me, with one exception (an old chair) and I haven't chalk painted it pair for fear it would happen again - so this might be my solution!!!

[@justdi3347]

Hi, helllllllpppppp! I just painted something with Flour Sack milk paint. It is an antique desk that had a pretty good shine on it and I thought I could paint over it to get a good chippy look. I added just a tad of Extra Bond cause I wanted the chippy look. Well, when I went to do the next coat (the next day) it has yellowed is spots, Buttt, I proceeded to do the second coat. Is this bleed through? If so, can it be fixed with the Shellac and the Milk Paint? Thanks in advance for a reply. I'm fruststrated..... arrrrggghhhh

[@JamiRayVintage]

Diane Bureau yes shellac those bleed through areas. It’s the only way to stop it

[@justdi3347]

@@JamiRayVintage Thank you for the quick response! Have a great weekend and hopefully I can stay up late enough to watch your live otherwise I watch the next day or so. East Coast time zone here.! Enjoy!!!!

[@JamiRayVintage]

I’m shopping for it right now!

[@mustangsally3343]

Why shellac verses primer? I'm doing a french desk and it's bleeding like crazy all over. Does the shellac just create a barrier? Just joined your channel, love it. I've been painting for 12 years and selling @ Chic For Me and Never heard of this. If you could just tell me why that verse the primer 123 etc. Thanks!!

[@JamiRayVintage]

The Zinser Shellac is oil based and it does create a barrier. I do 2-3 coats because like most dealers it will usually pull some of the stain through as it dries but by the second or 3rd coat it locks it in. I’ve tried several primers and not been able to get the same results with the shellac without quite a few more coats. Hope that helps!

[@mustangsally3343]

I bought some at home depot today, going to give it a shot! Thanks!

[@karenyounger2314]

I am up most of this night and breezing through many of your older videos. I was thinking that some of your "projects" are noteworthy...have you ever thought to sign them?

[@JamiRayVintage]

We stamp them on the inside of a drawer. Zeb wood burns a little bird from our logo on things he hand makes.

[@marleangreene6117]

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