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a coffee table that has been painted with chalk paint and some pink gloves on it

Learn how to use LIME WAX for a lime washed finish! Liming wax is also a great product to lighten a piece of furniture and give it a white washed finish without covering the wood color! VIDEO TUTORIAL INCLUDED.

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a wooden table topped with white pumpkins and purple flowers next to a vase filled with flowers

Last week I told you about our table that went from dark and delicious to light and bright. I like both versions, but the lighter finish and more casual vibe definitely work better in our home where we use this one table for everything from daily meals, work and homework, to holidays and special occasions with our […]

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a person using a brush to paint a wooden surface with text overlay that reads, whitewash to make it brighter

Dark-stained wood has its own elegant appeal, but sometimes whitewashed wood can make an interior look bright and refreshing in its simplicity. But is whitewashing over dark stain a good idea? How will it affect the wood finish? And most importantly, can you do it yourself? We have researched the answers for you. Whitewashing wood […]

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a collage of photos showing the inside of a door with paint and a brush

You may all remember my Goodwill score from a couple years ago - you can read about it HERE……While I love old pine so much, sometimes I find it too yellow for my tastes. I had read how liming wax can 'bring down' the yellow hues so I had try it on this piece - I didn't have much to lose! I really love the results! By no means is it a perfect waxing job {as the photos prove} but I wanted it look imperfect as if it had happened over time. I ordered my Briwax from Amazon but you might be able…

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a person holding a paint can with a wooden spoon in it

Before your next wood refinishing project, make sure to read these gel stain tips and tricks! They'll help you get a perfect gel stain finish.

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two cans of white paint sitting on top of a kitchen counter next to each other

Do you have any furniture that you want to give a wood look? Maybe you have dark furniture that you want lighter or white furniture you want with a wood grain.…

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a dresser with the words dark stain to natural finish

Dark Stain ➡️ Natural . Steps included in the reel, read below for more in depth information! ⬇️ These are my personal favorite steps to… | Instagram

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a piece of wood that has some kind of white substance on it, and someone's hand holding something in front of it

Gel stain is a unique stain that can revitalize your old wood furniture or cabinets. It creates a rich and even tone, similar to paint, as gel stain sits on top of the surface. There’s a common misconception that you can’t use gel stain over finished paint. But that’s not exactly the case. As long...

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two pictures of a bed with a wooden box on the bottom and an empty chest below

"Love the liming wax!! I did have trouble at first figuring it out, but if you dip your brush in mineral spirits it makes it thinner and easier to work with!! This is my before and after. I sanded the wood, bleached it, and then added the liming wax!!" - Alisha E.

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