Happy October 👻!!! It’s officially spooky sea Happy October 👻!!! It’s officially spooky season in our house and Penny is here to get things started! 
She may be worried and probably over her ghost costume (and me 🤭) but she’s excited for what this new month will bring! 
#halloween #ghosttrend #ghostphotoshoot #dogsofinstagram #dogcostume #fallporchdecor
Every time I look at these bookshelves I’m remin Every time I look at these bookshelves I’m reminded of where they came from and how long they’ve come. It doesn’t even look like the same piece! 
This was one of those things that I was willing to make work  because they were a perfect size! Despite all the flaws, I was able to fix them and create a beautiful piece again and I think that makes them ten times better 🤎
#builtins #diybookshelves #fbmarketplace #interiordesign #bookcase #bookshelfstyling #diyprojects #facebookmarketplace #secondhandfurniture
This is by far my most favorite fall porch decor I This is by far my most favorite fall porch decor I’ve done! All thanks to the grapevine arch! Head over to my stories as I share more details on how I created the arch 🍂
Different size Grapevine wreaths, faux florals and faux pumpkins from @michaelsstores 
Grapevine Garland from @joann_stores 
Mums from @homedepot 
#fallporchdecor #porchgoals #falldecor #fallvibes #falldecor #porchdecor #frontporchdecor
While I’m ready to embrace fall, I couldn’t he While I’m ready to embrace fall, I couldn’t help but look back at all of the fun projects I worked on this summer!
From simple decor DIYs to major projects (hello, built-ins, I’m looking at you!), it was a summer full of learning new techniques and skills. 
Did you tackle any DIY this summer?
#summerproject #summerprojects #diyhome #diyhomeprojects #cozyhomedecor #behrpaint
It’s the first day of Fall and we’re getting a It’s the first day of Fall and we’re getting a front-row seat to fall’s beauty right on my porch! 🍂 
The grapevine wreath arch is definitely my favorite! And we can’t forget all the beautiful mums! This year for pumpkin season we did a mix of faux and real pumpkins and it’s pretty hard to tell the difference! 
Thanks to @dustin_patrick_smith & @bbbuffaloe for the pumpkin vine inspiration on TikTok! 
#fallporchdecor #autumnvibes #porchgoals #fallhomedecor #falldecor
Making this cozy corner in my living room was a la Making this cozy corner in my living room was a labor of love, and I am still so so happy with how it turned out. 
Each project helped to make the space come together perfectly. 
Did you catch all of these DIYs in my feed?
#diyhomeprojects #diybuiltins #builtins #cozycorner #diyhomedecorating #behrpaint
This decoupaged pumpkin is the epitome of fall cha This decoupaged pumpkin is the epitome of fall charm 🍂. 
Initially, I wanted to press my own leaves onto the pumpkin but they have yet to turn color this year. So I purchased napkins with printed fall leaves and flowers, grabbed some Mod Podge and turned this ordinary pumpkin into a work of art! 
I’ve linked everything I used for this project on my LTK so make sure to check it out and give this easy craft a try! 
https://liketk.it/4j6rT
#decoupage #falldecor #pumpkindecor #falldiy #diyfalldecor #craftyideas
I’m always in awe at the drastic change a little I’m always in awe at the drastic change a little paint can do. This time I painted my cafe curtains that went from bland to charming. 
They look like they belong in a cute English Cottage and the fact that they’re one of a kind with the stencil I chose makes it even better! 
I also used Rub n Buff on the rod and the clips I purchased which made it so much better! 
#fabricpainting #cafecurtains #windowtreatments #paintedfabric #diycurtains #joannfabrics
For all you static photo lovers, here’s a still For all you static photo lovers, here’s a still shot of our office once it's undergone its transformation into a guest bedroom. 
The desks do double-duty as side tables when the bed is pulled down, and there is still tons of room on either side of the bed for our guests to move around. 
Would you feel welcome in this guest room?
#guestroom #guestroomdesign #guestroomdesign #murphybed #sherwinwilliamspaint #diyoffice
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Refinished Furniture, DIY, & Interior Design

DIY Projects, Furniture · July 11, 2021

BB Frosch Paint Transformer for Painting Furniture

BB Frosch Paint Transformer is my go to for painting furniture. It’s safe to use and I love that I can use any color paint I want. Find out how I use it and the refinished pieces I have been able to transform with it.

Where it all started

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When I first started painting furniture and painted my first dresser turned TV stand. I bought Annie Sloan chalk paint and although I am a big fan. The price was just too high for me. I searched other options for chalk paint and ran into an article on how to make your own. I spent the following year mixing water with Plaster of Paris to create my own chalk paint recipe. Plaster of Paris is a hazardous material and must be handled safely like most materials, but I was ready to move on as I did not know a lot of information about it.

I searched online for chalk paint powders instead of chalk paint because I loved the idea of using any color paint and so I ran into BB Frosch Paint Transformer (originally known as BB Frosch chalk paint powder). It’s been a few years now and BB Frosch Paint Transformer is still my go to for painting furniture. 

 

Price

It’s very cost effective. I usually buy the size that mixes up to one gallon of paint for $34.00 USD. It lasts me months, depending on how many painting projects I have going on. The smaller container mixes up to a quart of paint for only $10.00 USD. The largest paint container is the Contractor which mixes up to 3 gallons for $84.00 USD.   

Mixing

So here is the best part of the powder, you can mix it with any flat latex paint of your choice! This is my favorite part because I’m not limited with paint colors. I take a quick trip to my local paint store or Lowes Home Improvement and grab a sample of my go to Sherwin Williams paint in any color.  A sample of paint is usually 8oz and can be mixed with the powder per the directions on the back. One 8oz mix is enough paint for a small dresser, small desk, or a long dresser with a stained top. I like a mix of stained wood and paint on my pieces so one or two samples of paint is plenty. However, if you choose to spray your paint you may need more.

It is important to mix the powder and water first then add your paint. You should end up with a doughnut glaze consistency. I love doughnuts so it didn’t take me long to get the hang of it!

Directions

For a gallon of paint: Mix 2 cups of powder with 1-1 1/2 cups of water (if you find the mix of water and powder to be too watery no worries just add a tad bit more of powder to get that glaze consistency)

For a quart of paint: Mix 1/2 a cup of powder with 4-6 tablespoons of water

For a cup of paint: Mix 2 heaping tablespoons of powder with 1-1 1/2 tabblespoons of water

 

Here are some examples of pieces that I have refinished and the amount of paint I used.

For the piece below I only used half of a cup of the paint mix. 

This piece needed an entire cup of paint mix.   

interior design

  

For this custom piece , I mixed two samples of paint with the powder in anticipation that I would have to do more coats since it was a dark wood piece and I painted it white. I ended up having 4oz left that I was able to give to my client as touch up paint if anything happened to the piece. 

Any left over mix I easily store in a mason jar and the paint keeps well. I have mixed paint that I have stored for years that I find myself using at times to mix in with other colors and create custom colors. 

Do you need to sand and prime before painting? 

There are several factors to this. There are a lot of paint companies that claim you do not have to sand but I like to scuff sand (lightly sand the surface). It ensures that the surface is nice and smooth and provides reassurance that your paint will bond properly to the piece. 

Now, I don’t usually prime unless I’m painting a piece a light color that I question if it’ll bleed through. BB Frosch provides great coverage and you don’t need to sand or prime. I have painted pieces and skipped those two steps. However, I have had a few pieces bleed through. Those pieces were Mahogany and I painted them white. Mohagany, knotty pine and cedar all love to bleed through your painted piece. If I am painting a piece a dark color then I usually don’t prime when using BB Frosch. Lately I have found myself priming more pieces to avoid any upcoming challenges with bleed through. 

Overall, I truly love to use BBFrosch paint transformer. It provides amazing coverage, its cost effective, and allows me to choose any color of my choice!

Besides using BB Frosch as my go to product for painting, it is also important to prep. For more details on prepping, bleed through, and sanding check out 4 Things to Consider Before Painting Furniture. 

If you love to paint furniture like I do what brands of paint have you used and do you recommend?

 

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Happy October 👻!!! It’s officially spooky sea Happy October 👻!!! It’s officially spooky season in our house and Penny is here to get things started! 
She may be worried and probably over her ghost costume (and me 🤭) but she’s excited for what this new month will bring! 
#halloween #ghosttrend #ghostphotoshoot #dogsofinstagram #dogcostume #fallporchdecor
Every time I look at these bookshelves I’m remin Every time I look at these bookshelves I’m reminded of where they came from and how long they’ve come. It doesn’t even look like the same piece! 
This was one of those things that I was willing to make work  because they were a perfect size! Despite all the flaws, I was able to fix them and create a beautiful piece again and I think that makes them ten times better 🤎
#builtins #diybookshelves #fbmarketplace #interiordesign #bookcase #bookshelfstyling #diyprojects #facebookmarketplace #secondhandfurniture
This is by far my most favorite fall porch decor I This is by far my most favorite fall porch decor I’ve done! All thanks to the grapevine arch! Head over to my stories as I share more details on how I created the arch 🍂
Different size Grapevine wreaths, faux florals and faux pumpkins from @michaelsstores 
Grapevine Garland from @joann_stores 
Mums from @homedepot 
#fallporchdecor #porchgoals #falldecor #fallvibes #falldecor #porchdecor #frontporchdecor
While I’m ready to embrace fall, I couldn’t he While I’m ready to embrace fall, I couldn’t help but look back at all of the fun projects I worked on this summer!
From simple decor DIYs to major projects (hello, built-ins, I’m looking at you!), it was a summer full of learning new techniques and skills. 
Did you tackle any DIY this summer?
#summerproject #summerprojects #diyhome #diyhomeprojects #cozyhomedecor #behrpaint
It’s the first day of Fall and we’re getting a It’s the first day of Fall and we’re getting a front-row seat to fall’s beauty right on my porch! 🍂 
The grapevine wreath arch is definitely my favorite! And we can’t forget all the beautiful mums! This year for pumpkin season we did a mix of faux and real pumpkins and it’s pretty hard to tell the difference! 
Thanks to @dustin_patrick_smith & @bbbuffaloe for the pumpkin vine inspiration on TikTok! 
#fallporchdecor #autumnvibes #porchgoals #fallhomedecor #falldecor
Making this cozy corner in my living room was a la Making this cozy corner in my living room was a labor of love, and I am still so so happy with how it turned out. 
Each project helped to make the space come together perfectly. 
Did you catch all of these DIYs in my feed?
#diyhomeprojects #diybuiltins #builtins #cozycorner #diyhomedecorating #behrpaint
This decoupaged pumpkin is the epitome of fall cha This decoupaged pumpkin is the epitome of fall charm 🍂. 
Initially, I wanted to press my own leaves onto the pumpkin but they have yet to turn color this year. So I purchased napkins with printed fall leaves and flowers, grabbed some Mod Podge and turned this ordinary pumpkin into a work of art! 
I’ve linked everything I used for this project on my LTK so make sure to check it out and give this easy craft a try! 
https://liketk.it/4j6rT
#decoupage #falldecor #pumpkindecor #falldiy #diyfalldecor #craftyideas
I’m always in awe at the drastic change a little I’m always in awe at the drastic change a little paint can do. This time I painted my cafe curtains that went from bland to charming. 
They look like they belong in a cute English Cottage and the fact that they’re one of a kind with the stencil I chose makes it even better! 
I also used Rub n Buff on the rod and the clips I purchased which made it so much better! 
#fabricpainting #cafecurtains #windowtreatments #paintedfabric #diycurtains #joannfabrics
For all you static photo lovers, here’s a still For all you static photo lovers, here’s a still shot of our office once it's undergone its transformation into a guest bedroom. 
The desks do double-duty as side tables when the bed is pulled down, and there is still tons of room on either side of the bed for our guests to move around. 
Would you feel welcome in this guest room?
#guestroom #guestroomdesign #guestroomdesign #murphybed #sherwinwilliamspaint #diyoffice
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Has it looked pretty cool while doing do? Also yes!
While I love the cool breeze the fan gives off, I also love its classic style. It means that the Vornado fan instantly matches my decor, regardless of what room it’s in!
Need one for yourself? Check out my stories for a direct link!
#vornado #keepcool #classicdecor #vornadofan #coolbreeze #beattheheat
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