Painted Furniture, Home Decor and More!
If you’re looking for how to paint wood furniture without sanding or priming with no topcoat needed… and a beautiful brush free finish with budget friendly supplies!! Then this post is for you! Get more tips and ideas for painting furniture here! Today’s makeover is one that anyone can do! We picked these oak end tables up from the thrift…
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Whether you’re a pro or just starting out, finding the best sander for furniture can make your life a lot easier. And, it’s not as hard as you might think! Get more tips and tricks for painting furniture here! If you’re planning on refinishing any furniture in the near future, you’re going to need a good sander. A quality sander…
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Paint is a great way to update old furniture, but what do you do if the piece you want to paint is already coated in oil-based paint? Here’s how to paint over oil based paint. Get more Painting Furniture Tips and Ideas here! Our neighbor gave us this old dresser that she said is from WW2, complete with a secret…
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Stop painting over “stains” on your painted furniture. Learn how to really block those stains from coming through your paint, before or after you’ve painted your furniture. Here’s how to fix paint bleed through. Get more painting furniture tips and tricks here! Bleed through. A word I never heard of until a few months into my painting career. And then…
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Many people choose to paint their furniture as a way to give it new life or refresh their home décor. But before you start painting, it’s important to clean the furniture first. Not sure how to clean furniture before painting? Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. Learn more about painting furniture here. Before you break out the paint, you need…
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Imagine working hard on a piece of furniture you thrifted; painting it with your favorite color, only to find it with scratches a couple of days later. How frustrating! This is why I use a topcoat for painting furniture in my projects. Topcoating painted furniture helps prevent scratches, dings, and scuff marks from our kids, pets, or everyday life. Here…
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There’s something about thrifted furniture that just makes it so much more special. Maybe it’s the history behind each piece, or the unique imperfections that make it one-of-a-kind. This week we tried painting furniture with Lilly Moon Paint for the first time, and here’s how it turned out. Get more tips and ideas for painting furniture here. We found this antique dresser…
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Hello!
My name is Natalie, and I am the owner and creative mind behind A Ray of Sunlight. In 2020 my husband, Taylor, ditched his weatherman career to join me in the furniture business!
We breathe new life into old, outdated furniture, and show you how you can do the same for your furniture. Read More…