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Cleaning Furniture Before Painting It

Posted on 09/24/2012 by Tricia
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Mineral Spirits

I think we all scavenge Craigslist for incredible finds and sometimes we find the most gorgeous piece- minus all the crud covering it. Or- it is just a piece that needs to be cleaned prior to painting. And I always … Continue reading →

Posted in How To | Tagged chalk paint, cleaning furniture, cracking, dirty furniture, glaze, mineral spirits, peeling, what to use | Leave a reply

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05/21/2013 at 2:17 PM

To all of our friends in Oklahoma- our heart breaks for you and the devastation & loss. You all must come from generations of strong survivors, but this cross was seriously more than any one community should have to bare. Know that we care and our prayers are being lifted up for all of you! Rose Kennedy said, "Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?"

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Memories of Home, Vintage Interiors
05/21/2013 at 2:29 AM

Hi! A new like from Memories of Home Vintage, an Annie Sloan stockist in the UK :)

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Are you curious about Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint by Homestead House Paint Company? This is an awesome 30 minute video of Jennylyn from Homestead House sharing tips & tricks and mixing how to information. Strongly recommend watching it! http://youtu.be/vlX5FnwRYr0

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Milk Paint Mixing Demo

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Watch the first 30 minutes of how I mix milk paint, and answer some basic Q + A's

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Hey Maryam Mehdikhan...did you know we have a Paint Mixer Tool on The Purple Painted Lady website to play with various ratios of Chalk Paint® colors to see what the end result would look like? You sent me a photo of a garage door that you liked the brown color of - here are 2 possible ideas: And feel free to play with this tool yourself! Here is a link to it=> http://www.thepurplepaintedlady.com/paint-mixer/

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Lori Fortner Hendrick
05/20/2013 at 12:48 PM

I used chalk paint for the first time recently and redid my table. I left too much of the dark wax on the table. I would like to rub it off but it is very difficult at this point. Is there an easier way to get it off now that it is dry?

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Maryam Mehdikhan
05/20/2013 at 2:56 AM

Hi Trish,
Does Annie Sloan have any brown color? Can I mix anything of the colors to create brown? If not, can I use a little of Kelly more brown to Coco and Old Ochre to create brown?
Thanks for your help,
Maryam

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Ann Patterson
05/19/2013 at 11:51 PM

What is the cure time for the clear wax? What exactly is "curing"? Thank you.

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Susi's Hot Sauce
05/18/2013 at 11:10 PM

Tricia, Just wanted to let you know I have another commitment for the date of your Barn Sale. I'm trying to find someone to fill in for me so that I can vend at yours. So sorry for the delay. Do you still have spaces??

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Wish your Graphite Chalk Paint® would be darker (closer to black?) Check out this gorgeous post by Savvy Susanne who followed the tips The Purple Painted Lady shared on our website on "How To" do that. As always- beautiful work Susanne! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.332732713523065.1073741841.158245880971750&type=1

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Wanda Hager
05/18/2013 at 5:44 AM

Any tips on getting white dots off an almost finished piece? Painted table top graphite, clear waxed and then dark waxed, now I see white pin head dots!

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Roni's Rescued Relics
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Hi, Trish!!!! I just finished making a kitchen island out of an old dresser and I painted it with Miss Mustard Seeds "Ironstone" milk paint I purchased from you. I thought I would share a pic. I have an album with the entire transformation. I also wanted to thank you so much for my surprise! That was so nice of you...you're awesome!!! :)

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Savvy Susanne
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Hello Miss Purple Painted Lady!! I wanted to share this pic with you. This is a piece that I did using Annie Sloan's Graphite where I added India Ink (per the instructions on one of your posts!!) and here's how it came out. It's actually a bit darker in person. I'm very pleased with the results with getting a blacker black and the client loves it!

Just wanted to share and thank you for the great tips you always provide on your blog!!!

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Patty Olsen Barone
05/17/2013 at 12:53 AM

Hey there. Questions for you . . . what do you think of the round bristle brushes you attach to a drill for buffing wax? I will be painting my large dining room table, 6 chairs and a large hutch with ASCP. If those brushes work, it sure would make the job easier. I would rather have it done right, though.

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Teresa's Antiques & Country Store
05/16/2013 at 9:56 PM

great page love your items. A new like from FL

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We have a 2 foot long sample boards of every Chalk Paint® color at our shop and posted on our "Chalk Paint® Passion" Pinterest page. They showcase the color with both clear and dark soft wax. Feel free to rePin for yourself! http://pinterest.com/pin/193725221442111788/

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Chalk Paint® Passion!!!!!!

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Antibes Green Sample Board

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Facebook Icon05/16/2013 at 12:21 PM

Are bored with your chair? Do you eat in the living room to avoid looking at it? Are you lacking excitement and passion regarding placing your derrière down on it?

Then you need to have a Chair Affair!

Check out the details to our Saturday, June 22nd from 10 – 2pm workshop that will be hosted at our new 2,000 sq ft Chalk Paint® heaven location in Macedon!
http://www.thepurplepaintedlady.com/shop/workshop-its-a-chair-affair-with-class-saturday-june-22nd-from-10-%E2%80%93-2pm/

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Carol Boeck
05/16/2013 at 12:12 PM

Do you have any workshops coming for putting words on pieces?

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