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Writing desk painted black
I have, in other posts, shared that I really like Rust-Oleum painters touch when using black paint. Here is yet another piece done in that paint. It gives such a great finish, goes on easy, and dries...
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Clear coat?? Should you use a clear coat to protect the finish?
I constantly get asked if I put a clear coat on my painted furniture. People are always concerned that without a clear coat of some sort the paint job won’t hold up. When asked this question my answer...
View Articletroubleshooting: dealing with runs in your paint
Over all the years that I have been painting furniture I have made a lot of mistakes and learned a ton through trial and error. I’ve gotten pretty good at it, if I do say so myself, so I don’t often...
View ArticleOrange peel? Trouble shooting furniture painting.
Some call it the orange peel affect (I do), professionals call it “foaming and cratering”. It is a common problem that happens when painting. I’ve recently had many emails asking me about this problem,...
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How to spray Modern Master Metallic Paint with an HVLP gun
If you follow this blog regularly you know that I paint a ton of furniture. I am always trying new furniture painting techniques and learning new tricks. Modern Masters Metallic Paint is a new product...
View ArticleA quick tip on painting furniture
I am incredibly impatient. When I get an idea in my head I want it done yesterday. Through all my years of furniture painting I have had to learn that patience REALLY is a virtue. If you want a high...
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Thinning paint for HVLP spray gun
Recently I have had a lot of questions about the spray gun that I use to paint furniture. I use a Husky HVLP Gravity Feed Spray Gun. I wrote all about it HERE. The manufacturer states that the gun is...
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