MASTERCLASS- POTTERY BARN finish (pt 1)

Hi! Welcome to part 1 of the Pottery Barn finish masterclass series!
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Products used:
Sand paper 220 and 400 grit
Clear shellac
Benjamin Moore Advance Satin finish in color Bar Harbor BIEGE (sorry I accidentally said gray in the video)
Rustoleum Decorative Glaze
2.5 inch angled brush
4 or 5 inch Deck Staining Brush
Rubber dog grooming brush
Snow scraping brush (hacked)
Foundation makeup brush
Crevice cleaning tool/brush
Shamwow cloth
- Biggest takeaways from part 1 -
Make sure your surface is the same sheen all over before paint goes on (either Satin or Semi Gloss) You can achieve this by making sure to sand with a higher grit like 400 and then sealing with clear shellac or primer. Sometimes I have to spray 3 coats of clear shellac on raw wood areas where I have sanded through the old finish or used wood filler.
Use less glaze
Always use the deck staining brush and add dabbing into your technique to blend the glaze more evenly
Use a foundation makeup brush for small areas
Use dry brushing with several colors to pull your piece together and hide flaws
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[@elizabethalvarez6864]

There’s a lot of people that are copycatting you on TikTok, but I consider you the “master“ thanks again for all that you do

[@lindsaydrozek4999]

Where in Georgia are you? I'm north, in Cumming.

[@loribeach7714]

Let me start by saying I love how you paint, I love your paint recipes, your style & all your special tools & your personality overall. I do the pottery barn painting like you do & I even use some of the same “special tools” you use to make that happen. I Love doing those. I am trying to start a small refinishing business, and perhaps a KZbin channel as well. I started this over a year ago, but I had to put it on hold for a little while to help my daughter. She lost her battle to cancer on February 21st. Painting is my Therapy. I am watching your master class videos & hoping to learn lots of new stuff. Thank you for helping us all out with your videos. ❤

[@janetka832]

I’m so sorry about your daughter. God bless 🙏🏼💔

[@rockshot100]

As an old man who has been doing this finish for at least 40 years, I am very impressed with you. This in no way is "new" or novel. It goes back even further than Versailles. I have never dry brushed with a highlight though, but I take your word for it and will have to see for myself. Sooo MANY don't understand this, but you have indeed mastered it. I won't reiterate the mistakes I see others do now. Most are terrible, but you have mastered it. One thing that really irks me is graining the wood horizontally when it obviously should be vertical. The sides of a dresser like this should run up and down, NOT, left to right. You understand this. I DO go a step further. Example, if I have a door front with mitered corners, I actually tape those diagonals off, wait 3-4 days to dry, then come back tape it the finished part, then glaze those verticals. Yes, it is a pain. YOU most certainly have to try using a "graining tool", less than 10 dollars. The effect is fantastic. But as you will see, you will have to feather it out since the dark glaze against the light paint is too much. I can already see you would have NO problem with it. Not so much this graining technique, but have you ever thought of doing some "fly specks"? They add a lot if they are not overdone. Thanks.

[@edie-janeclarke9198]

@rockshot100 Clearly you are very knowledgeable about furniture refinishing. I want to try this technique but I'm confused about "graining" mentioned in your comment. When I look at the piece in this video, the glaze is applied to the sides horizontally. I would have applied the glaze vertically, as you said. What did you mean when you said, ...NOT, left to right. You understand this."? Also, would you mind sharing on the graining tool? Where can I get one? Thank you.

[@Dahliaismypassion]

Yes! I thought it’s just me that is bothered by horizontal graining on the sides and the frame of the dressing. I saw someone taping off and do mitered corners and it looks professional. Way way better than this! And also I do own Sausalito furniture from PB and it looks nothing like this finish to be honest, so I am not sure why it’s called “a PB dupe”. With that being said, I do like this kind of refinishing, and enjoy these videos.

[@junehodsdon8037]

I was thinking the same. I used to do this 30-40 years ago. Glad there's a revival. There's a lot of finessing...buf fun and worth it. It's shocking what glaze can do over paint.

[@christypotter3315]

Thank you so much for this! I'm a beginner and have tried this finish on two nightstands. I'm going to try your gray wash finish next. You are so generous to share your techniques with us. Thank you!

[@lollygee172]

I swear i was just thinking about you as i walked past Pottery Barn! Great to see you back! I’m so happy you are doing this master class. My dining room is full oh a half done dining table and my bedroom nightstand that I’m just not happy with. I’m sure I will be able to fix it by the time I watch all your classes! Thank you!

[@yany871]

I am so glad that you are posting back again. Your tips are always so so good. Thank you very much. GBU

[@brendajean3239]

So happy you’re back! I’ve learned so much from you ❤

[@genna2586]

Thank you for sharing Shannon this beautiful technique. Clearly this is so valuable in achieving the PB results.

[@cbow7961]

You are so talented! Thank you for these Master Classes! Beautiful work

[@cynthiaburen180]

Great tips and tricks! Just love your content and presentation style. Your little giggles are so cute...looking forward to the next video!

[@lisahowe84]

I am truly impressed with your homemade woodgrain accouterments.

[@susanmcewan5759]

Missed seeing you. Glad you are back ❤ LOVED the way this furniture turned out - Beautiful ❤

[@karenbutcher5921]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I’ve seen you do this before but never had the guts to do it myself. For some reason, this is the video! I’ve written everything down that I need and am going to the store today. I’m going to do a practice go of it on some small items I have in my workshop. I’m so excited 😊

[@flaminbird1]

This is so thoughtful and kind of you to do this for everyone. This is how I learned how to do it.. from watching your videos 😊

[@user-dp8vv9mz7d]

Excellent!! Love the way you put your beauty art together! 🎨

[@sheronlewis2249]

Welcome back darling...glad to see you and your lovely daughter!!!

[@1CelloOne]

Thank you so much for sharing your work with us. I love, love, this finish!

[@urszulaswietlicki7475]

I love this finish. And the fact that that you are so generous with sharing your hard work with the world. I would love to try it myself and just wondered how to prepare my piece that was painted with the chalk paint. DIY chalk paint I might add. ❤

[@carladowell5475]

I watched your tutorial on the Pottery Barn finish and used it on three pieces of furniture in my house. It was so easy and came out exactly as I envisioned. Thank you so much for your video.🎉

[@mirandamom1346]

Great to see you again!

[@bback4078]

Brilliant on cutting down the snow brush!!!

[@j.clements2093]

I’m in the middle of my first flip. I decided to try your pottery barn finish since it’s so forgiving and neutral. I really appreciate your detailed class on this finish. Thank you soooo much.

[@littledixiepeach]

I can second how *amazing* these furniture pieces look in person. I’m in awe of your talent and great eye for furniture technique and design. Also, if anyone wonders if Shannon is as cool and sweet in real life as she seems to be in her videos… the answer is YES. Plus she has a witty sense of humor and more hidden talents than you can imagine! Sure love you girl

[@ghadirshahin8667]

Ur so creative!! And ur work just keep getting better and better!!

[@denise5047]

I have missed seeing your content so much Shannon! You are my all time favorite! I learn something everytime I watch you!❤❤❤😂

[@blacksheephouse]

🖤🖤🖤

[@susanm8957]

Thank you for doing these classes! I actually thought of you the other day😊 I will be doing this finish on the top of a French country coffee table, bought at a yard sale for $10! It's a Drexel piece I refurbished 8 yrs ago and I never liked the dark stained faux wood finishvI did on it. I was thinking I needed to find your other video, when your master class notification popped up, what timing!❤

[@megh1684]

You are incredible! Thank you so much for this masterpiece class; it’s invaluable!

[@cookiemarie2928]

So happy I found your channel!!! You’re amazing

[@re-inventedbymaria]

Thank you for sharing all your tips!! You are the best 👏👏👏

[@jerrimclaughlin8432]

This piece came out awesome. I used to do this 25 years ago. I did my mom's bedroom set but I did not take any pics of it came out beautiful.

[@shellylemons]

I love this look for my kitchen.

[@AnnGrace-wn9vs]

So glad to see your video. Part 1 was great and look forward to the next. I just finished a tall dresser in this finish. I’m going to get some more brushes because mine was a little darker than I wanted. Also…my work time was brief because it started to get tacky. Thanks for all the tips!

[@lisabrown1515]

You are the master of this finish!! Thank you!! ❤

[@inthekitchen8842]

You've really perfected this technique 🎉

[@karenhudgin8631]

Love the finish! Great job!

[@vivianomarsh]

Looks absolutely perfect!

[@user-my6sz1bv6o]

What a helpful and timely tutorial for me!

[@mdoorhy]

Thank you for all these little tricks1! I can't wait to try!!

[@myeyes9574]

Absolutely stunning !!!! ❤❤❤

[@cynthiaorlowski6723]

Thank you so much for this video! I wish when others first started copying this technique on KZbin they would have given you the credit. (Maybe some did?) you were the first to do this copycat PB finish after you went into their store and really worked hard on figuring out the colors to use, technique , etc.. Then so generously shared it with the world! I have done a few PB dupe pieces and they sold within a day! ❤

[@jillianjordan2422]

Can you please say what the colors /brands/sheens for the dry brush highlights? You don’t have those listed in the description.

[@desireemarana4997]

Beautiful finish❤

[@juanitalizarraga76]

Beautiful finish! Thank you!

[@jackielucchesi6654]

Love that color!!! Great video....TY for the info!!!!!

[@celindarushing3420]

I am so excited for this masterclass. What color do you recommend using for a room in Black and White?

[@galady8632]

Nice series. Much appreciated!

[@srmurphree]

I love this finish

[@SuzanneOost-dc2yh]

Great transformation

[@paulai9645]

Wow! The first time my comment was not blocked! I wanted to tell you, Shannon, that you are extremely talented and I love the way your mind works! Keep going girl!

[@kaycox19]

Lovely and helpful tutorial...thank you dear one!

[@kathywest7380]

Thank you so much for doing this set of classes!!! I learn so much from your videos! I'm wanting to do this finish on the base of my pedestal dining table but with the top sanded down to bare (maple) wood and paint washed. Have you ever done that combination either on a table or dresser? It will be too much work to get the base sanded down to bare wood I think.

[@hudsonboycandleco.8317]

Im so excited for this masterclass! I have done your technique a couple of times. My questions are; are there other glaze color options. and can you use oil based stain as a glaze over water based paint?

[@lindaceriello]

I am have used this technique on a bathroom vanity…can’t wait for the 2nd series of the Masterclass. I am getting ready to create this technique on a stair handrail. I am trying to match white oak floors, and suggestions you can make for paint and stain color to match white oak?

[@arwenrosalie3031]

I will try this but do the aggressive, hard with the brush and take as much stain possible, then soften everything at the end with those green soft rollers.

[@MrsRebekah45]

Awesome video!!!

[@kristinadell7206]

I’m so excited to have found this! Thank you for all of the detail you provide and your willingness to share with all of us! I have a couple questions: 1. Would you be able to share the link of the snow brush and/or dog grooming tool you use? I want to make sure to get the same ones as you so the bristles are exactly the same! 2. I’m planning on doing this to our kitchen island, which is currently stained darker. However, I plan on building the island out to have finished sides versus the builder grade finish. Should I prime all of it before painting to help ensure the same sheen or what would you suggest doing?

[@doudou53d44]

Really a masterclass❤

[@Anjeco7019]

Thank you so much for sharing! I love that you are so generous with what you have learned along the way. I am actively trying this style right now. My base layer is currently drying and I am impatiently waiting to apply the glaze! 😊 I haven’t been able to find that crevice cleaning tool/brush. Where did you get that?

[@lindabeckman7723]

Dates for the other classes? Love the tutorial

[@nancyg.7344]

Awesome! Tips and tricks. Thank you for sharing. One question, not priming with this type of paint?

[@aminaelsadr947]

Lovely work, thank you! such attention to detail; beautiful results. I wonder where I can find the tiny furniture wheels that you have used? I couldn't find them at Home Depot. Thank you so much.

[@ellong5790]

Finally perfected it! Thank you. Hint to beginners dont use too much stain.

[@1DFanforlife]

Thank you so much for sharing!! you're so talented. How do you use your technique on metal accents on a piece?

[@iamlove2531]

What is the difference between the rugged tan base and the bar harbor beige? Thanks! Love this so much!!!

[@heathergrimm3302]

Thank you for putting this together! I havent been able to find the Rustoleum glaze in my area. Do you have any suggestions for an alternative glaze?

[@lydiakinnaman3679]

Beautiful Beautiful.

[@dlfaith]

Thank you so much for showing this technique I have a curio cabinet and is this true so the reddish brown tone that it is now doesn’t come through with my paint that’s why I put a clear coat on first😊

[@DIY4fun-mu6hg]

Love your channel. In this one you used Minwax to finish, but other times have used water based polyurethane in a matte finish. Please explain how and why you chose each topcoat. Thanks!

[@gnykka152]

Hi Shannon, it's an amazing master class, I really loved your videos! Maybe you can help me with some advice? I have an actual PB dresser with a damaged top surface that I'd really love to fix. Do you think it can be done for the colors (gray wash finish) to mostly match?

[@StannaMcDougal]

Thanks! I plan to try it on my dining room table so I need it to be durable. So would that be many top coats? Also, you seem to work in portions - I will try to mimic that too. Looks great!

[@paulinesanchez1939]

Hi Shannon, first! Thank you so much for sharing all your amazing tutorials! My furniture plipping journey is successfully thriving because of all your wonderful videos! I do have a question if you don’t mind? When I’ve needed to correct a mistake after the gel stain has completely dried I’ve noticed I’ve had to sand and re-do the entire process on the area to get an even finish 🫤 any tips? Ty so much! 🙏🏻😊

[@thatguy7085]

May do my cabinets this way

[@hamsonthehill]

I love to see things and techniques come back around. We did this back in the 70's. It was called antiquing. I like the dresser.

[@tableflippinghousewife]

Great master class Shannon! This is such a popular trend on social media (comparable to the DIY Wife base), you just don’t typically get credit for it. But I always give you and your channel a shout out when featuring this technique. I’ve never been brave enough to dry brush another color on top. But next time I will. Maybe. 😂

[@paulenedean3774]

Amazing!!!🤎

[@zeppelinguy23]

Loving this class! Learning for some nightstands flips! So did you wax them instead of sealing with poly like you did in other projects? Thank you!!

[@blacksheephouse]

Hi!! Yes, on this set I used wax and have been favoring wax lately for the wood look

[@micheletherriault5817]

Love this, but we know longer can get Rustoleum Decorative Glaze in “Java Brown” or any of their colours. Do you have alternative for a glaze that would have the same tone and was a glaze ? 😊

[@SAY_WHAT_.]

Beautiful! What color is the glaze?

[@KatelynnHalloran]

I just started finishing my first product and I am loving it! Thank you for this detailed class. Did you just do 1 coat of the primer and 1 coat of the paint or more?

[@blacksheephouse]

Because I use Benjamin Moore advance I usually just spot prime with the clear shellac 🖤 see video two for more on that.

[@loidaholder2689]

This might be the finish my bedroom furniture needs

[@ahutche7]

I'm attempting this technique on a bathroom vanity. Should I do the glaze with the drawers and cabinets attached?

[@renaed00bdavis86]

Can you do a video on how to cut trim to fit around the edge of a dresser? I cannot for the life of me figure it out

[@CC-xr6wj]

Can a beige wash be used to get some natural wood grain show through,using your glaze process? Thanks

[@trishmagana3783]

What are the drybrush colors you use and in what sheen? You do an amazing job and thank you for sharing your talent ❤

[@blacksheephouse]

It’s in video #2 🖤 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGTLp6t3Zrd-ZpIsi=VVJZxRGOcJb48wFc one of the main ones is equestrian grey by BM but I get the samples at Lowe’s of Home Depot

[@nolaenglish659]

Question: I just did this finish on a kitchen table, I love it! However, I did it in 3 sections. Two sections turned out lighter and third one is slightly darker. I have not put on the polyurethane coat yet. Can i re-apply another coat of glaze on the two lighter finishes to try and match them to the darker one? Its not that bad but it would look better.

[@raquelrusu4347]

Could you let us know when a paint or stain or glaze is either water based or oil based, please 🙏 Thanks

[@carabock3333]

Love your work! I finally did this process and loved the finish! I went to put on a protective coat and used a water based poly like you recommended in previous videos and it wiped the finish off! Ugh. What do you recommend? Should I have used an oil based instead? I'm so bummed but know I can recreate it again. Any help would be amazing, thanks

[@blacksheephouse]

Hey! Your glaze wasn’t dry is why it wiped off 😭 it take a long time to dry for some climates and depending on how thick you applied it. I will be going over that in more detail in part 2 coming out soon.

[@carabock3333]

@@blacksheephouse thank you for your response!! I waited over a week but clearly need longer.. I’m just obsessed with my table top look so I’ll wait longer. Thank you!

[@inthekitchen8842]

Hi. I'm a brave beginner lol. Can I use a chalk paint as my base coat? I don't like using latex paints.

[@SellsFlorida]

I want to do this pottery barn finish on a wooden Zgalerie dining table but I will be putting it out on my covered pool area. What do to apply to preserve paint and table.

[@eee2115]

Looks great. How long do you want between doing the base coat with BM Advance before doing the glaze? Might want to set up a Amazon store and link your tools. Another income stream!

[@mrsamb-beautyisshe]

Thank you❤

[@photoalchemygina]

Thanks Master!! I think I can do this I’m a Capricorn so yes it is now necessary that I do this ! 😊

[@bback4078]

Also, did I ever tell you that a French Provincial set I did in this finish were purchased for the set of Fargo Season 5? I haven't watched the show yet to see if they made it in the tv show, but I thought you might enjoy hearing that your technique might be in a tv show. 😊

[@raquelrusu4347]

Can you please let us know whether a paint, glaze or stain is either water based or oil based, thank you 🙏

[@ceciliabazan9521]

Please I need a link for the ice scraper! I’m not familiar with and don’t know which one to choose😅 . Can’t wait for next classes! ❤

[@karenbuckley9859]

I just found one very similar to the one she uses on TEMU for less than $3. 👍

[@iamlove2531]

Also, you mentioned sometimes you use 4 colors to dry brush. What are the other colors you use?

[@lolitabonita08]

here in houston the ice brush remover is not found...where did u purchase it?

[@GlamourRN1]

I think your work is just wonderful! I'm looking forward to the entire 4 part series. I have just 1 question though. With this particular piece, in the video, I noticed you didn't prime or sand. It turned out OK, in the long run, for durability? Keep the videos coming.....😊

[@blacksheephouse]

So glad you’re here for the series 🩷 I mention in the video (quickly 😂) that i cleaned and sanded and clear shellac over raw wood or any bondo repairs done but I didn’t show it on camera. BM advance adhears really well though so if your piece is clean and doesn’t have any damage then lightly sanding after you clean and you’re good to go!

[@GlamourRN1]

Thank you!

[@aok2727]

The ice scraper looks so much better than the kid broom. I found that difficult as it has too many rows of bristles

[@CarolWain]

I'm soaking up your content (pun totally intentional LOL). I want to redo an old maple table in the Pottery Barn finish, and I have 2 end tables that I will be practicing with (one has already been subjected to humiliation with my first attempt at painting, the other is about to experience the same). I've been looking for the ice-scaping brush you mentioned but don't see it on Amazon in Canada. Would a wok cleaning whisk or an air conditioning condenser fin comb be good alternatives (or should I just use the whisk brush that you used to use)? The wok cleaning whisk reminds me of a chalk and wax brush, but it's made from bamboo. The metal air- conditioning fin comb comes in both metal and plastic and more closely resembles your new tool. Which do you think is better for the job? Thanks and looking forward to part 3.