A "shabby chic" finish that requires almost no paint prep? It's no wonder chalk paint is the veneer of choice for upcycled furniture and decor DIYs.

When I look for pieces to restore, I always look for real wood. Wood veneers won't accept any sort of varnish or paint stripper. My goal was to get the dark brown-orange finish off of the bulk of ...

Preparing furniture to be painted is pretty straightforward: Chalk paint can adhere to most surfaces, so there’s no need to sand wood furniture (even if you’re working with varnished wood ...