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PAINT AND STAIN FOR A QUICK UPDATE

by Regina 2 Comments

Do you have pieces of furniture that you’ve acquired or inherited? I’m sharing how to use paint and stain for a quick update that fits your decor.

This was a table of my mom’s. It’s actually pretty large and super cute. The color needed tweaking to fit my style.

Hi, I’m Regina – welcome to Saved From Salvage, I love flipping furniture, DIY projects, upcycling, creating inviting tablescapes and more. I’m so glad you stopped by.

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Table of Contents

  • QUICK UPDATE SUPPLIES
  • STEPS TO UPDATE
    • SHOP THIS POST
    • More Like This

QUICK UPDATE SUPPLIES

MY DIXIE BELLE SUPPLIES
  • Dixie Belle Silk Mineral Paint – Nautical
  • Dixie Belle White Lightning Cleaner
  • Dixie Belle No Pain Gel Stain – Expresso
  • Dixie Belle Clear Coat – Flat
  • Brush
  • Rag
  • Sponge
  • Tarp
  • Sandpaper

STEPS TO UPDATE

MY BOWL AND WHITE LIGHTNING TO CLEAN

The first step is always to dust then clean your piece. I did that with the Dixie Belle White Lightning Cleaner. You mix it with water and use, either from a bowl or spray bottle. I couldn’t find my spray bottle, so bowl it was.

The top had some rough spots, some scratches that were pretty deep. I decided to sand it even though I still wanted a wood top. I also wanted to use a darker stain with the dark blue I was going to paint it.

THE TOP WAS A LITTLE BANGED UP

I sanded the top and sides of the top and then dusted it off with a damp rag.

Next I painted the base the initial base coat in Nautical.

I let that dry for an hour (I was multi tasking) then added a second coat. I think it would have been fine but I could see a few spots I wanted to touch up so I decided to do a light 3rd coat.

SOME SPOTS WERE PEEKING THROUGH

After that was completely dry, I stained the top with the No Pain Gel Stain in Expresso. This gel stain is a dream to work with. Regular stains are thin and messy. This went on really nicely with no dripping.

Back to the stain.

ADDING THE NO PAIN GEL STAIN

After you rub on an even coat, wipe back the excess with a rag. I was really happy with the darker shade for the top.

THE DARK EXPRESSO STAIN – THICK GOODNESS

The last step was to add a coat of Clear Coat in flat to the legs and shelf. I wanted a little extra protection, especially for the shelf.

I love the two tone look, you can see where I did another one here.

Recently, I purchased a tent and a sprayer. I’m excited to try my Dixie Belle Silk Mineral Paint out using the sprayer. I’ll keep you posted on how I do.

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XO, Regina

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  1. Lydia C. Lee says

    January 27, 2023 at 3:29 PM

    Looks great – well done! #FriendshipFirday

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  2. Lahna says

    March 9, 2023 at 9:22 AM

    I would love to know what paint sprayer you purchased.

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I’m Regina, I have a passion for DIY, Home Decor, Entertaining and Party Planning! One project at a time I am transforming my home into one that makes my heart happy.

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