tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post5821206199347787729..comments2024-03-12T03:07:53.384-04:00Comments on LiveLoveDIY: How To Paint Laminate Furniture in 3 Easy Steps!LiveLoveDIYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02224434977869141538noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-57146475790852774972017-05-10T09:39:52.474-04:002017-05-10T09:39:52.474-04:00Virginia, Thank you so much for the step by step i...Virginia, Thank you so much for the step by step instructions. I am a brand spanking new furniture painter and it's terrifies me!! I just moved into a new home with my girls and my fiancé (renter white blank canvas ready for my creative decorative flair heehee) with no furniture and a tight budget. I picked up a dresser with wood front and laminate sides. When I applied the primer it would bead up on the edges, I kept at it but eventually had to give it a sanding to make it stick. (What would you have done?) Next I painted 3 coats and then added 1 coat of the Polycrylic you suggested. I let that dry then I painted a glaze on and as I was wiping that off I noticed a couple small areas where the primer was showing through. Ugh!!! <br />Help, What did I do wrong? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863027569892324667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-66880939721922860242016-09-22T13:15:00.340-04:002016-09-22T13:15:00.340-04:00Hi Virginia! I am your new subscriber
I discovered...Hi Virginia! I am your new subscriber<br />I discovered you from Christine Kobzeff. <br />I love your blog and really love this post. I am a newlywed as well so I'm really excited for this DIY home projects for my husband and I to try out together. Thank you for sharing. <br /><br />All the best, <br /><br />Arlene<br /><br />https://arleneandtricky.wordpress.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15896180156650798585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-89982383398414572612016-08-10T10:47:46.816-04:002016-08-10T10:47:46.816-04:00Thank you for this wonderful post! I am just gett...Thank you for this wonderful post! I am just getting back into DYI projects and I am about to do an expresso headboard and bookcase. I think I can do this well.....but wish me luck! Love your detailed, step by step instructions. Ready to start now! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04018035052128476113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-41104866285578330962016-08-04T22:59:32.632-04:002016-08-04T22:59:32.632-04:00We totally have that exact same mirror! Scored it ...We totally have that exact same mirror! Scored it for $20 as well, what a deal! Thanks for all the wonderful tips, I'm about to attempt my first project.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06934079548148967520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-403632589496498632016-07-10T20:19:40.408-04:002016-07-10T20:19:40.408-04:00How cute! That turned out perfectly! I LOVE that c...How cute! That turned out perfectly! I LOVE that color and how it goes with the metallic hardware. I think I'm going to start buying secondhand furniture and rehabbing it. :) You inspired me. Thanks. :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-60713068401334407822016-06-26T20:33:04.679-04:002016-06-26T20:33:04.679-04:00This was soo helpful! I have a few laminate pieces...This was soo helpful! I have a few laminate pieces that I want to update for my kids room. And you also had me cracking up..awesome tips! thanks! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16352864826245760933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-78063012435915233702016-06-26T14:18:41.633-04:002016-06-26T14:18:41.633-04:00I say show them before and afters of your work. If...I say show them before and afters of your work. If they love it then you'll be fine. Also, find out the,style they prefer and do some small things they would buyChina Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05389944388928374522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-52182988545315947172016-04-21T12:14:26.233-04:002016-04-21T12:14:26.233-04:00This is really helpful! I have a piece that has be...This is really helpful! I have a piece that has been sitting in my garage waiting for paint for months!<br /><br />I'm not sure if you already answered this question (so many comments!) but how much primer did you use? The link you have is a quart but in the past I had been told it would take alot more than that. <br />I had actually been putting painting this off because of how expensive I had been lead to believe it would be but after reading this, I'm really excited to get started on it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495775372712095367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-84656204386080965272015-12-12T20:09:26.024-05:002015-12-12T20:09:26.024-05:00Thank you for sharing all the wonderful pics, idea...Thank you for sharing all the wonderful pics, ideas and tips. It helps me to get the materials and diy my daughter bedroom which has build-in shelves and cabinet. I used similar aqua color and it turns out superb! Tons of thanks again! (We are in Singapore and it took us some time to find the primer and polycrylic as DIY shops here just carry the basic stuff). Ametuliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01874137911668615123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-54816353788044235582015-10-05T09:59:40.073-04:002015-10-05T09:59:40.073-04:00I totally did this myself for a dresser set that I...I totally did this myself for a dresser set that I have split in two rooms now. I've had them and hated them frankly for well over 25 years but they were sturdy and I had boys. :-) I love the way they turned out. I'm thinking of repainting my walls now and I love the subtle contrast between your dresser and wall. It looks like a light green in the pictures. Do you remember the color name? Its very soothing. Thanks so much for this post!Anastasia Jahadihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360277594307322133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-50204535709635890522015-09-21T16:32:50.013-04:002015-09-21T16:32:50.013-04:00I was thinking about buying new bedroom draws as t...I was thinking about buying new bedroom draws as the white has gone a funny colour, I asked my husband about repainting them but he said you can't due to them being laminated. Anyway I thought I'd ask goggle and I found your blog. I'm so pleased to say at the least. Thank you I'm over the moon as I'm going to do this and brighten up the bedroom furniture. Many thanks Lisa. PS I love your work!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10633939764360433873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-55963237031543522472015-09-09T13:52:37.368-04:002015-09-09T13:52:37.368-04:00THANK YOU so much for this!! I am about to embark ...THANK YOU so much for this!! I am about to embark on the exact same project with two dressers and a dressing table, this has helped immensely. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347298925271861299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-48960983293736716672015-09-06T13:25:08.578-04:002015-09-06T13:25:08.578-04:00Hi Lisa! It's from Home Depot and it was under...Hi Lisa! It's from Home Depot and it was under $100. One of my faves!LiveLoveDIYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02224434977869141538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-13140200403902438812015-08-23T14:04:31.744-04:002015-08-23T14:04:31.744-04:00Hi...I just found your blog. Thanks for the tips. ...Hi...I just found your blog. Thanks for the tips. I also just saw the same rug in your photo of this post, in one of the Fixer Upper episodes. Can you please tell me where I can get this rug? I am one of those who is very particular about rugs, and usually the ones that I like the most, happen to be the most expensive...maybe this one is different :) thanks!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13323304524968664665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-48606246572851746912015-08-12T11:16:52.944-04:002015-08-12T11:16:52.944-04:00Thanks to you and your many many posts on the tria...Thanks to you and your many many posts on the trial and error of making nice things, I've gotten brave enough to actually do it instead of accumulating bookmarks about doing it! I mean, I'm still hoarding those bookmarks, but they're mine and you can't take them from me. I can't wait to finish the desk I'm working on, so I can show you! You're (in part....big part) responsible for its transformation from ugly brown duckling to beautiful blue swan! TheAmandanatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05253003835516580064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-85034844097023385092015-05-21T22:56:18.438-04:002015-05-21T22:56:18.438-04:00This piece is just gorgeous! This piece is just gorgeous! Debbie Renneckarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08017047556383757548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-25812072928640276402015-03-11T21:36:43.518-04:002015-03-11T21:36:43.518-04:00I was reading your blog and came across that adora...I was reading your blog and came across that adorable, antique mirrored perfume tray on your dresser. I'm dying because I have the EXACT same one! ha ha ha! Random that I see the same one on your blog! Where did you get yours?Science Lab Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13453506428418722156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-67054612700187378052014-12-31T12:39:06.902-05:002014-12-31T12:39:06.902-05:00I love your blog! When applying the primer did you...I love your blog! When applying the primer did you use a brush or roller?<br /><br />Thanks in advance and Happy New Year! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972309653152563920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-37615374804442527592014-12-28T16:21:45.234-05:002014-12-28T16:21:45.234-05:00That paint color looks so beautiful, light and big...That paint color looks so beautiful, light and bight in you pics! It's exactly the color I'm looking for to paint furniture for our nursery but when I looked at the sample card it seems so dark! Does the paint photograph lighter than it actually is? LAFrederickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01319089745514367465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-30727718028984433482014-12-25T22:37:22.014-05:002014-12-25T22:37:22.014-05:00You are absolutely adorable and I will be a regula...You are absolutely adorable and I will be a regular from now onAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10093186981468728322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-75593805790500474792014-12-01T13:08:52.781-05:002014-12-01T13:08:52.781-05:00This is beautiful! I am so glad to find your site....This is beautiful! I am so glad to find your site. Question: How long should I wait after painting to put the clear coat on?mrsvickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14891313241120103164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-67517840689681132992014-11-16T10:18:07.779-05:002014-11-16T10:18:07.779-05:00Quick question...when you go over your brushed on ...Quick question...when you go over your brushed on coat with the foam roller, are you adding paint to the foam roller? Or are you just using a dry foam roller to smooth out the brush strokes? Great DIY tips & project, thanks for sharing!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13972154024614987862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-74364729107704466482014-11-10T04:20:40.235-05:002014-11-10T04:20:40.235-05:00I'm loving your blog! Just discovered it! I...I'm loving your blog! Just discovered it! I'm obsessed with paints too and your posts have been super helpful! Wondering if you have a recommendation for a realistic chrome spray paint? I've bought some before but it comes out quite silver rather than shiny chrome. I've been told I've got to use a spray gun to get that effect. Thanks so much! Monica Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13932439770618128653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-48006556287344591952014-09-22T22:27:04.116-04:002014-09-22T22:27:04.116-04:00Okay, I specifically came back to your blog and fo...Okay, I specifically came back to your blog and found this post, which I first saw on pinterest (which led me to your blog to begin with) because I was mesmerized by it, and because of one thing. That mirror only cost $22!!!!! That is incredible!!!! I was in a kind of outlet store, and saw one just like it for $100. I'm amazed and will be hitting up Costco for finds like that!<br /><br /> Initially, I was looking at how to redo my dresser, which I am doing, and have been helped by your information!! I totally got wrapped up in these posts though. I have my own little miniature start up blog, which is more about everything (hopefully has a little a humor, and is not just design), which I'm trying to build. I could literally lose endless Saturdays with your posts though. <br /><br />thank you! <br /><br />(And just in case any of the small timers want to collaborate and need a smaller forum to start up, my blog is myreverielane.blogspot.com)<br />Kristen Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14226802574209083108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468383212336747161.post-50358489029887040972014-09-08T12:42:17.421-04:002014-09-08T12:42:17.421-04:00Is painting laminate furniture the same as paintin...Is painting laminate furniture the same as painting formica? I tried the same technique on my kitchen cabinet doors which are formica, some are fine but others have chips taken out of them. I primed, painted and protected but still chips. Any advise?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com