Learn To Make a Chalkboard Using House&Canvas Furniture Paint or any brand of Chalk Paint! Something I get asked ALL the time is – what’s the difference between Chalk Paint and Chalkboard Paint? In a nutshell, chalk paint is used…
Category: DIY
How To Create A Chalkboard Stencil Using Your Printer
I showed you guys a while back my new massive chalk board in the shop… if you missed it, check it out here! The best thing about this chalk board is that I can update it constantly as I have…
How to Easily Replace a Drawer Pull for a Drawer Knob
It’s no secret that I love changing the hardware on my pieces to give them that extra “umph”. New drawer knobs can completely transform a piece. Getting rid of dated brass pulls for new knobs can totally update a piece.…
How to Paint an Antique Upholstered Chair
Did you know that you can actually paint upholstery using House&Canvas Furniture Paint??!?! And, it’s super easy! Just as easy as painting a regular piece of furniture. Check out this amazing chair I purchased from Rescued and Restored In…
How To Paint Upholstery In Five Easy Steps
Did you know that you can actually paint upholstery?? It’s super easy, extremely durable, and looks amazing!! Once your piece is complete, it will have a cushy, faux leather finish that won’t crack over time, it wears amazingly. …
Color Blending Trend – Love or Loathe?
If you do a search on Pinterest for “color blending”, you will see many examples of color blending techniques ranging from monochromatic ombre to boho inspired teal and fuchsia! Furniture painters use a mix of colors along with a spray…
DIY No Fail, Super Easy Pro Chalkboard Drawing and Letters!
I recently made this awesome huge chalk board with my Dad for the back of the shop. I can paint furniture no problem, but I’m a horrible drawer!!! So here is my no-fail, super easy way to get pro drawings…
DIY Barn Board Chalk Board
In the House&Canvas store in Burlington, I have this massive wall behind the cash desk that needed something substantial to fill the space. I have always loved huge chalkboards… not just for the neat look, but because they are functional…
Why People Don’t Paint Their Furniture
I’ve been refinishing furniture for over 11 years now, and I have heard every excuse in the book of why not to paint furniture. I’ve compiled a list of the most common hesitations people have regarding painting their furniture, and I’ve…
How To Paint An Old Upright Piano
I recently had the opportunity to do something I have always wanted to do… paint a piano. My husband has a fancy piano in his music room that I have always wanted to get my hands on, but he would…
