https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:18:41 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-on-refinishing-furniture#post-2886820 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 14:03:26 +0000 josina 2886820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ajsmommy:<br /> They turned out good! I was going to share a before/after but just realized I never took an after pic. I used paint+primer black spray paint in satin, distressed the edges, and then did a clear coat. BUT - DH did the clear coat in the garage and when he opened the door, the temperature change made the finish bubble :sad: . It's okay because it just adds to the distressed look, but not ideal.</p> <p>Your set looks really nice! Looks like a true set! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-on-refinishing-furniture#post-2886813 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 13:21:57 +0000 Ajsmommy 2886813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@josina: how did your chairs turn out?? I'm pretty happy with my vanity... I'll post a Pic that has it next to the pieces we bought </p> <p>I need to take a close up to show the distressed parts... I just sanded w sandpaper after the paint dried </p> [attach=4974/19/psn1ol.600x600.2392AB46-C261-427D-A7B1-E93A994F7D6A.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-on-refinishing-furniture#post-2883904 Thu, 09 May 2019 13:56:08 +0000 josina 2883904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Thanks! Buying the paint today so I'll check out all my options for spray with paint/primer, and the clear gloss.</p> <p>@Ajsmommy: Flat sounds like it would be similar to the matte chalk paint at least. Don't worry about checking, I'm buying the paint this afternoon. Thanks!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-on-refinishing-furniture#post-2883898 Thu, 09 May 2019 13:30:16 +0000 Foodnerd81 2883898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@josina: I did a diy chalk paint on a wood bed frame- you mix latex paint with calcium carbonate, I think. But now that I think of it we did spray paint some chairs and I sanded the edges and that worked fine too. I bet you could use regular spray paint and you only want to sand/ distress the edges. Then we used a clear spray top coat. Make sure to buy one with paint and primer in one can then I’d do a separate top coat. And start with one and see how it goes. If there are a lot of spindles the spray will probably be easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-on-refinishing-furniture#post-2883897 Thu, 09 May 2019 13:28:24 +0000 Ajsmommy 2883897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@josina: I am not 100% sure what I got, I know the guy said it was a flat finish... I can look at the can when I get home tonight! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-on-refinishing-furniture#post-2883892 Thu, 09 May 2019 13:02:48 +0000 josina 2883892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: That is what I'm thinking is chalk paint - I think it adhere's better? And then sanding the edges. Some of the chalk spray paint I looked at those doesn't even come in black, so I wasn't sure if I could just get away with regular spray paint.<br /> I've never sealed anything before, but did read to use the polyacrylic. Thanks for the tips!<br /> @Ajsmommy: What kind of paint did you end up using? That's my biggest thing now is deciding between a regular semi-gloss/satin or doing the chalk paint. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-on-refinishing-furniture#post-2883886 Thu, 09 May 2019 12:48:45 +0000 Foodnerd81 2883886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh- to add to my comment about chalk paint- most chalk painters seem to seal with wax, but for a high use item like chairs I would choose a flat or satin finish polyurethane or polycrylic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-on-refinishing-furniture#post-2883882 Thu, 09 May 2019 12:39:51 +0000 Ajsmommy 2883882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nice, I am working on redoing my old vanity to match my new bedroom furniture. I was going to distress it and use white chalk paint and the black wax stuff but I decided to just paint mine to match and it looks like they scuffed the edges of mine with sand paper so that's what I plan to do. So sorry, not really much help bc I basically took a drawer of my dresser to lowe's and had them match it. I'll paint the vanity and then hit it with a little sand paper and be done. </p> <p>Have you youtubed how to refinish or distress furniture? That's what I would do if I were you :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-on-refinishing-furniture#post-2883875 Thu, 09 May 2019 12:15:14 +0000 Foodnerd81 2883875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@josina: if you want them to be distressed, have you looked at chalk paint or milk paint? Chalk paint will give you the distressed look if you sand those spots, but for seats I think you would need a good sealer after. I’ve never used real chalk paint though so I can’t speak from experience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-on-refinishing-furniture#post-2883852 Thu, 09 May 2019 10:45:16 +0000 josina 2883852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just bought some solid wood dining chairs to replace our current set (with cushions that our kids repeatedly destroy).</p> <p>I already deglossed and sanded them, with plans to paint them black....</p> <p>Best advice for how to paint them / what kind of paint to use / any sort of clear finish?? Help!<br /> I do want to distress them so some of the wood shows through so I'm thinking primer is a no-go? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/living-room-help#post-2871762 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 11:27:49 +0000 shabang 2871762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sams Mom: Yes, makes sense! :grin: @JennyPenny: That second picture styling is probably exactly what I should go for, thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/living-room-help#post-2871669 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:59:59 +0000 JennyPenny 2871669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Personally I would go with a neutral love seat and get some pillows in a fun pattern (like the one on the first chairs) to tie in the red.</p> <p>Maybe something like this <a href="https://beta.westelm.com/products/everett-upholstered-loveseat-g809" rel="nofollow">https://beta.westelm.com/products/everett-upholstered-loveseat-g809</a></p> <p>ETA: and I really like the styling they have in the 2nd picture. It ties in some burgundy and that frame in the back looks like it might be greenish </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/living-room-help#post-2871632 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:27:45 +0000 Sams Mom 2871632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shabang: I forgot to go back to the light grey I was looking at 😂 I mean I don't think it would look bad but it would limit your design options. Crate and Barrel also have some nice looking loveseats </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/living-room-help#post-2871631 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:26:19 +0000 shabang 2871631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sams Mom: I see...would you also go with a bold color like that, or keep it more neutral? I'm all for navy but hesitant I'd end up with an American flag color scheme. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/living-room-help#post-2871596 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 12:08:13 +0000 Sams Mom 2871596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just went solely off of the shape of your chairs and found a loveseat. I guess it depends on the size and shape of the room you want to put it in. Pottery Barn has a 20% entire site coupon (FRIENDS), and it works on the furniture too. This one in particular is special order, so it wouldn't be instant gratification. The discount basically covers your taxes and shipping (almost).</p> <p><a href="https://www.potterybarn.com/products/york-square-arm-deep-slipcovered-sofa-collection/?catalogId=83&#038;sku=3515272&#038;cm_ven=PLA&#038;cm_cat=Google&#038;cm_pla=Furniture%20%3E%20Sofas%20%26%20Loveseats%20%3E%20Fabric%20Sofas&#038;cm_ite=3515272&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQiA-onjBRDSARIsAEZXcKYY14t2wRRPWSPN76wh4bt1VtKfmhTKdIgKvZYmq31KmipUe7ruBLwaArBsEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow">https://www.potterybarn.com/products/york-square-arm-deep-slipcovered-sofa-collection/?catalogId=83&#038;sku=3515272&#038;cm_ven=PLA&#038;cm_cat=Google&#038;cm_pla=Furniture%20%3E%20Sofas%20%26%20Loveseats%20%3E%20Fabric%20Sofas&#038;cm_ite=3515272&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQiA-onjBRDSARIsAEZXcKYY14t2wRRPWSPN76wh4bt1VtKfmhTKdIgKvZYmq31KmipUe7ruBLwaArBsEALw_wcB</a></p> <p>now looking for a slimmer style that goes with but doesn't match match :| </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/living-room-help#post-2871593 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 11:59:02 +0000 shabang 2871593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: For sure. I was just thinking the bulk would be offset by a slimmer line? But I don't know a thing about this stuff, obviously... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/living-room-help#post-2871592 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 11:53:45 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2871592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My favorite chair is the Ethan Allen chair both for its shape and cushion color. But I think you need to keep looking for more chairs that have the bulk visually of the cranberry chairs. Would you be open to a settee/ or slimmer loveseat? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/living-room-help#post-2871589 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 11:27:35 +0000 shabang 2871589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone with design skills want to help me try to figure out our living room? We have two cranberry-colored chairs style like the red chair photo, and I'm thinking of adding an additional two chairs to create a central sitting area, but I don't know where to start as far as what would look good together.</p> <p>The cranberry color isn't my favorite anymore, but these chairs are super comfortable and we love sitting in them, so even though it's a bit awkward, I would like to keep them.</p> <p>Our walls are a light gray and there is a visible pale green accent wall from this room, to muddy it up further. Floors are darkish wood.</p> <p>Option 1: Two colorful upholstered accent chairs: <a href="https://www.hayneedle.com/product/dorel-living-teagan-accent-chair.cfm" rel="nofollow">https://www.hayneedle.com/product/dorel-living-teagan-accent-chair.cfm</a></p> <p>Option 2: Two light gray accent chairs:<br /> <a href="https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/turn-on-the-brights-avah-armchair-w001468496.html?piid=1793508099" rel="nofollow">https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/turn-on-the-brights-avah-armchair-w001468496.html?piid=1793508099</a></p> <p>Option 3: Nailhead trim accent chairs:<br /> <a href="https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/p/engineer-accent-chair/A3000030.html?cgid=living-room-chairs#start=6" rel="nofollow">https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/p/engineer-accent-chair/A3000030.html?cgid=living-room-chairs#start=6</a></p> <p>Option 4: Woven accent chairs:<br /> <a href="https://www.ethanallen.com/en_US/shop-furniture-living-room-chairs-chaises/jaymes-woven-lounge-chair/132510.html#start=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.ethanallen.com/en_US/shop-furniture-living-room-chairs-chaises/jaymes-woven-lounge-chair/132510.html#start=1</a></p> <p>Feel free to tell me I'm going the wrong direction here too (but I will probably cling to my comfy non-matching cranberry-colored chairs til death do us part...) </p> [attach=4952/19/pmtn1z.342x392.red-chair.JPG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-table-and-chairs-recommendations-please#post-2142490 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:34:31 +0000 travellingbee 2142490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Zbug: we've had it since December and it's so far been very easy to clean. Just wipe with a sponge. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-table-and-chairs-recommendations-please#post-2142347 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:10:10 +0000 Ginabean3 2142347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Zbug: oh I think the one we have is pretty solid! DH and I can sit on the chairs without feeling like we are going to break them (DH is 6"3) and we haven't had any issues! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-table-and-chairs-recommendations-please#post-2142342 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:08:43 +0000 bushelandapeck 2142342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Zbug: I have a pretty destructive toddler and ours is still in great shape after 1+ year of use! He doesn't really draw on it though, as he prefers his easel for that. He mostly uses it to play with his toys, cars, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-table-and-chairs-recommendations-please#post-2142311 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 14:49:31 +0000 Zbug 2142311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CakeLady: @lamariniere: I will check those options out. Thank you!</p> <p>@travellingbee: @bushelandapeck: I love the pb kids tables. Are they easy to clean? I'm worried about them looking shot in a week due to crayons and markers. It's for a toddler, so I'm not expecting it to stay pristine but would like to wipe it off a bit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-table-and-chairs-recommendations-please#post-2142303 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 14:45:52 +0000 Zbug 2142303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: @Smurfette: the kidskraft sets look great. Thanks!</p> <p>@bunnylove08: @tinyperson: @Ginabean3: @Rainbow Sprinkles: @Chillybear: I was originally planning to get an ikea table and chairs, but they all felt a little flimsy when we went to check them out. Maybe that's just because the ones in the store take s beating though. I will try to keep DD from climbing on her set, but she manages to climb on the kitchen table when I'm trying to make dinner so.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-table-and-chairs-recommendations-please#post-2142112 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 12:49:20 +0000 bushelandapeck 2142112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the PB Kids one. I like it because we could match it with the existing wood colors we have. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-table-and-chairs-recommendations-please#post-2142108 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 12:43:31 +0000 travellingbee 2142108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have this one from pottery barn in dark wood. </p> [attach=3175/15/nmrakj.397x600.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-table-and-chairs-recommendations-please#post-2142087 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 12:25:30 +0000 Chillybear 2142087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Ikea Mammut chairs and just paired them with a lack table we already owned. the chairs are surprisingly sturdy when i sit on them but not very comfy. the matching table is cute too</p> <p><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40267554/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40267554/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-table-and-chairs-recommendations-please#post-2142075 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 12:22:00 +0000 lamariniere 2142075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have this Richard Lampert desk. It was expensive, but it is adjustable all the way up to a full size adult desk (my tall husband can sit at it comfortably when at the full height). We have an ikea bench to go with it, but when the LOs are older, maybe we will get nicer chairs. </p> <p><a href="http://m.ambientedirect.com/en/richard-lampert/eiermann-kids-desk_pid_2202_33866.html" rel="nofollow">http://m.ambientedirect.com/en/richard-lampert/eiermann-kids-desk_pid_2202_33866.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-table-and-chairs-recommendations-please#post-2141962 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 11:00:49 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2141962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Sudvik Ikea table in black, along with the matching chairs. It looks nice in our living room and seems much sturdier than the cheaper ikea table set (the one that's $19.99 for the table AND chairs).</p> <p><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30210775/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30210775/</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90210777/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90210777/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-table-and-chairs-recommendations-please#post-2141959 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:58:29 +0000 autumnlove 2141959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ginabean3: we have the same one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-table-and-chairs-recommendations-please#post-2141956 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:57:45 +0000 CakeLady 2141956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have my eye on this one, though it is kinda spendy...<br /> <a href="http://www.pkolino.com/Table-and-Chairs-p/pkfftcorg.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.pkolino.com/Table-and-Chairs-p/pkfftcorg.htm</a> </p>