First I used a citrus based wood cleaner to strip the wax. Lots of clean rags and patience does the trick!

Then I decided to re-stain the wood with a wood floor stain and sealer in one. This will give the desk top a very durable finish, top that with a quality wax finish and you have the look and feel of Old World craftsmanship!

The desk was very simple and kinda boring so I decided to spruce it up with a teal color paint. The look I wanted was an ole reclaimed barn wood look. Old barn siding that was once painted, is becoming popular in today’s high end furniture pieces!

Here are the finished photos, enjoy! Oh and don’t forget to leave me a comment below, thanks!

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I pondered for months trying to decide what I was going to do with this piece. Then suddenly it came to me, I wanted to give this table a hand scraped look.

Here is what the table looked like when I received it.

I really like the white, but it’s just too much white and it looks boring, so I decided to keep the legs white and make the top a dark stain color.

Now I’m faced with sanding or stripping the white paint off the top, so I bought some 30 minute Klean-strip Stripper found at most paint stores: Home Depot, Lowes, ect… and applied this according to the instructions.

This is with one application, so it might take several steps before it’s completely stripped.

Once I got the top stripped I took out my secret tools and distressed this entire side table.

Here are the results:

I hand rasped the edges.

I sanded through the white paint in spots so you could see the original finish beneath.

Here I added wormholes for character and charm.

Then, I added a few cracks to make it look even older. Did I mention it’s super fun to do this?

This is a shot of the top.

This table was so fun to refinish! It went from plain and boring to a piece of art with rustic flare! My family will truly enjoy this piece and it will wear extremely well with the kiddos.

For those wondering… I used Old Masters Gel Stain, Dark Walnut for the top, and I finished the entire table with Staples Paste Wax to give it an old world touch.

Lastly, here are some final pics with decor.

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It’s angular, oval and there is none like it!

This brush is sorta the Dennis Rodman of paint brushes… it has flare, style, and it has crazy hair!

“Advantage PBT proprietary filament blend for easy paint application and cleaning. Hardline no drip interior construction interior design that permanently marries the handle to the ferrule. This means the ferrule will NEVER become loose! It also eliminates the area where paint, cleaners and water collect, creating a no drip after cleaning benefit.” -Proformtech.com

Here is a video I made to show it off!

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Photo credit: Pottery Barn

The Homeowners were tired of the plain black top, so they called me to see what in the world they could do with it. The color red crossed their minds, but when I saw their decor and room color I immediately thought that red would be too loud.

I suggested that they keep the bottom of the table black and turn the top back into the original wood color. I also suggested possibly a brown stain with a black glaze, and maybe some light distressing. They agreed.

So that’s what we did!

First, we used a paint stripper to take off the original black finish.

Then, we dye stained the top with a color called Perfect Brown from Mohawk Finishes.

The dye stain gives very even color and depth to the wood, especially when there are different colors or cuts of wood on the same piece of furniture.  The best part about the dye… it’s waterborne, so no more messing with oil or lacquer stains, and yucky VOC odors. I might even write a separate blog just on dye stains in the near future.

Next, I applied one coat of General Finishes Enduro-Var clear coat on the top. I waited for it to dry and decided to do some light distressing.

Next, we glazed the table top with a black glaze. Boy, I had some fun with this! This is where you can get as creative as you want.

Here you can see I added a few streaks and knots just to give this top more character. Kids can beat this up now and it’s simply going to add more to the table’s character.

Now that I got this table looking the way I wanted, I applied 3 more coats of General Finishes Enduro-Var clear coat. Did I tell you this product is probably one the toughest finishes on the market? It’s also a waterborne product. Check it out…

Here some more photos of the finished dining room table.

I love the way this table turned out, and it wasn’t that hard to refinish. This table has been reborn and should give many more years of enjoyment to the homeowners.

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Anyone have suggestions on what would interest you? I’m thinking of a lot of things like Decor, New colors ideas, New styles, Projects I’m working on, Furniture refinishing, Home maintenance, etc…

Please let me know what you think?

See ya back soon,

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Here is an Exterior in Yukon, Oklahoma that we painted! The home needed its spirits to be matched with the owner so thats exactly what we did. This home went from looking sad, to now looking very fresh and clean! We did have to replace some soffit board under the back patio and we decided to trim it out more to give the patio a cleaner look. Check out these photo’s….

iPaint powerwashes, and treats mold/mildew on every home before we paint! This ensures that we meet paint manufactures specifications, and helps with any warranty claims. Allowing the home to dry is also very important, thats why we have a moisture meter that checks all areas that hold moisture. Making sure your home is dry will ensure that you get the longest lasting paint job possible.

If you would like to update the exterior of your home, please CONTACT IPAINT TODAY!

We are proud to be a trusted paint contractor who provides painting related services to the OKC Metro, Yukon, Mustang, Edmond, El-Reno, Piedmont, Deer Creek, Bethany, Warr Acres, Moore, and Del-City areas.

Here is a beautiful Vent Hood we just completed for a interior kitchen remodel in Yukon Oklahoma. There is crackle finish all over in random places, and we glazed it with a color called Bills Brown. After we were satisfied with the piece we put a clear coat over it all to make the finish last many years. We put a lot of time and artistry in this vent hood. We take pride in our work and want our customers to be completely satisfied! Stay tuned for pictures of the complete kitchen makeover.

Another antiqued piece in the books for 2010. Below I have posted before and after pics… Check them out and Spread the Word…

If you would like to update the interior of your home, please CONTACT IPAINT TODAY!

We are proud to be a trusted paint contractor who provides painting related services to the OKC Metro, Yukon, Mustang, Edmond, El-Reno, Piedmont, Deer Creek, Bethany, Warr Acres, Moore, and Del-City areas.

A beautiful country home in Edmond Oklahoma that was looking very plain and lifeless. When I showed up in Edmond to this grand country home I was excited to make this home stand out amongst the others on the street. While walking around this home I noticed several areas of concern in the front and North side of this home. Just about all the soffit board had been severely water damaged. I immediately went to the homeowners to see if they had any water leaks inside. They told me that a few years back a hail storm had damaged the roof and it had been replaced since then. They also had a few roofing specialist check the roof to make sure no more water would leak. With the homeowners approval we replaced all the water damaged wood in the problem areas. iPaint will not hide anything from homeowners and will bring any potential problems we see to the customers attention. We like to find the cause to problem areas and fix them!

This home like all others we paint, received a complete mold/mildew treatment followed by low pressure washing. We wash every home so we know that we are painting on a good clean surface for the paint to stick strongly. We take great pride in making sure we leave your property cleaner than when we first arrived. We always strive to go above and beyond what’s expected.

Another exterior paint job in the books for 2010. Below I have posted several before and after pics… Check them out and Spread the Word…

If you would like to update the exterior of your home, please CONTACT IPAINT TODAY!

We are proud to be a trusted paint contractor who provides painting related services to the OKC Metro, Yukon, Mustang, Edmond, El-Reno, Piedmont, Deer Creek, Bethany, Warr Acres, Moore, and Del-City areas.

Going Green in Yukon Oklahoma. First I would like to thank Casey for allowing us to serve his familys exterior painting needs. Caseys home was originally dark green and looked very unhappy. When I went over to help pick out colors they wanted to stick with the color green but wanted a new and fresh look. Well…thats what they got! There home now looks alive and is very clean and crisp looking. I personally like this color and I’m so glad the homeowners picked colors outside the box. Caseys family enjoys the new look there house has and is extremely happy with our work.

iPaint powerwashes, and treats mold/mildew on every home before we paint! This ensures that we meet paint manufactures specifications, and helps with any warranty claims. Allowing the home to dry is also very important, thats why we have a moisture meter that checks all areas that hold moisture. Making sure your home is dry will ensure that you get the longest lasting paint job possible.

If you would like to update the exterior of your home, please CONTACT IPAINT TODAY!

We are proud to be a trusted paint contractor who provides painting related services to the OKC Metro, Yukon, Mustang, Edmond, El-Reno, Piedmont, Deer Creek, Bethany, Warr Acres, Moore, and Del-City areas.

Here is another gorgeous front door we painted in Yukon, Oklahoma. As you can tell the door was painted with real copper and then we just applied a patina over the copper to give it an aged look. The process of getting this door to look the way it does, took lots of time and requires a bit of experience. Don’t try this at home folks! LOL…  Here is a brief explanation of the steps we took to make this front door look amazing!

1. We first sanded down and cleaned the door so we know that the fresh paint will stick for a long time.
2. Next we applied a special acid blocking primer to the door. Sometimes you need 2 coats here. Let it dry overnight!
3. Then we painted one coat of copper paint and let it fully dry.
4. Now we paint the 2nd coat of copper paint and while its still wet we apply the patina solution.
5. The last step is detailing the patina to make it look natural.

Its very important to get the details right. This is why we research copper patinas, look at pictures of real examples and see what looks natural and what does not. I’ve seen several patina jobs around the city that look very unnatural, brush strokes and heavy dripping or runs are a few examples…

We would love to come to your home and paint everything copper that you desire. There are several accents on homes that would look great with a patina copper. We can put this paint on just about anything, so let your mind run wild. This is fun for us and we enjoy it! If your interested please just fill out the “Request an Estimate” form in the top navigation bar or give us a call today.

Thanks and have a wonderful day!

If you would like to update the exterior of your home, please CONTACT IPAINT TODAY!

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