Even if you think the item has a lot of potential, removing layers of chalk paint or scraping stickers off of a piece of furniture isn’t ideal. "It might look cute in photos, but up close ...

The shabbying begins once you start sanding. In the first round, you'll take off any of the original paint or stain on the piece. This preps the wood for the layers of chalk paint you'll lay down ...

Now, this part can be as difficult as choosing your colour, if not trickier. There are lots of paint finishes to choose from for all the different spaces within your house. To help, we’ve compiled a ...