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…
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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…
Painting A Dresser – Third Times A Charm
I had this poor dresser laying around in my workshop and it was in need of some major TLC. The drawers were in rough shape, the veneer was chipping off and it was pretty scratched up. If you have a…
How To Paint An Old Oak Hutch!
These old, dated oak hutches are on buy and sell sites non stop… you can easily score one for under $100 bucks. I bought one off Kijiji for around $50 bucks. I love them because the hutch comes off which…
Scandinavian Bohemian Inspired Dining Room Makeover
So now that my living room is complete and has some awesome personality, I’ve moved onto the dining room. Right now, the dining room is pretty boring. It’s light grey, with white window panels, and a black table. I have…
