Comments on: A Painter in Your Pocket: Painting Furniture

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 01:47:50 +0000

In reply to Lisa Li. I always clean my furniture well (usually with Krud Kutter Gloss Off) and then sand it (filling holes as needed). I usually prime (even if the paint says you don't have to prime - I always prime) with a shellac based primer, and then paint. Thanks so much for your kind words!

By: Lisa Li

Lisa Li — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 21:54:16 +0000

Hi Jenny, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful projects with me. Can you explain your process in preparing the furniture before paint? Notably with Amy Howard’s One Step Paint – Black & Atelier?
Do you sand the furniture beforehand? Clean & Degloss?

This is my first time refinishing & any help would be greatly appreciated!
Maybe consider doing a youtube channel? Your pieces are magnificent.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:17:13 +0000

In reply to Janine Oliver. It does have blue in it. A blue-ish charcoal, if that makes sense.

By: Janine Oliver

Janine Oliver — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 01:34:40 +0000

So what color is Atelier? Is the dresser a grey and black mix to make a charcoal? The dresser looks like it has blue in it and it is what i wish to do. Is it the lighting or does this have a blue color to it. Thanks for your help.

By: Peggy Babler

Peggy Babler — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 21:05:26 +0000

Thanks for all the information. I’m doing a coffee table soon…my first attempt.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 18:25:57 +0000

In reply to Jill. It's Black and Atelier that you mix together - a 50/50 mix.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 18:24:16 +0000

In reply to MAYRA BLANCO. Thanks Amy! It's a 50/50 mix of Black and Atelier. Good luck!

By: MAYRA BLANCO

MAYRA BLANCO — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 18:22:21 +0000

Amy,
That’s a beautiful piece and color. I want to paint a secretary desk (upright type) for my bathroom. I wanted a blue that looked like french country, but the mix of the black & atelier looks like a beautiful blue to me. How much did you mix of each? I would like the same results. I can’t wait to do this. I know it’s going to take time to work and finish this project.
Any advice and info is much appreciated. Love your pieces! thanks,

By: Jill

Jill — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 06:48:20 +0000

Jenny
I love the two colors you mixed and got that dark gray/ gunmetal. Gray and black. 50/50 of each?
Jill

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 02:55:20 +0000

In reply to Nancy.

If you’re working in a space where it’s tight and you can’t spray – it’s all about high quality tools! Good paint brushes, experiment with different rollers to see which one gives you the best finish. There’s no one size fits all I’ve found.