Prep

Ep20 The Technical Side of Primer — Resins, Stain-Blocking Chemistry & What Really Creates a Durable Finish

The Technical Side of Primer Resins, Stain-Blocking Chemistry & What Really Creates a Durable Finish Welcome to the 5th and final part of the Primer Power Series. I’m glad you are here and hope you’ve benefitted from the series. If you thought primer was just “that stuff you put on before paint,” Episode 20 of Flipping Furniture for Profit is about to blow your mind — in the best way. This episode dives into the technical side of primer: resins, solvents, stain-blocking chemistry, bonding strength, and what really makes a finish durable (or not). It’s nerdy… in a fun way.It’s advanced… but still totally understandable.And yes — even seasoned flippers will learn something they’ve never heard before. You’ll finally understand why some primers cure harder, why some block stains better, why adhesion varies, and why your finish sometimes behaves like an angel… or like a toddler with glitter. Click below … Read more

Ep 19: How Primer Actually Works — Adhesion, Bonding & the Science Behind a Solid Finish

How Primer Actually Works Adhesion, Bonding & the Science Behind a Solid Finish If you’ve ever finished a furniture flip, stepped back proudly…and then watched yellow spots, pink haze, or peeling paint ruin the moment — you’re not alone. Every beginner battles bleed-through.Every flipper eventually faces bonding failure.And the good news? Both issues are completely fixable once you understand why they happen in the first place. In today’s episode of Flipping Furniture for Profit, I break down: what bleed-through actually is (in simple, non-sciencey language) the ONE type of primer that stops it why paint sometimes peels right off even when it “looks” like it stuck the real reason your finish might fail — even when your prep was good why cure time matters more than people realize how to protect your projects (and your reputation!) with a client care sheet when to brush primer, when to spray, and why … Read more

Ep16: The Beginner’s Guide to Primer — When You Need It… and When You Don’t

If you’ve ever stood over a piece of furniture wondering, “Do I really need primer… or is this just one more thing people say I should do?” — this episode is your new best friend. Episode 16 of Flipping Furniture for Profit kicks off the Primer Power Series with a clear, beginner-friendly breakdown of when primer is essential — and when you can skip it without guilt (or fear… or a paint-peeling disaster). You’ll hear real stories from my early projects, simple guidelines you can use today, and a few “learned it the hard way so you don’t have to” moments that might make you laugh… or nod a little too hard. And because I know you don’t want to listen with a pen clenched in your hand, I put together a companion workbook for the whole 5-part series. It lets you relax and enjoy the episodes — then flip … Read more

From Grime to Gorgeous: A Must Have Furniture Flipping Cleaning Routine

It’s Not the Paint’s Fault — It’s Yours (and I Say That with Love ) Let’s be honest for a second. We’ve all had one of those “what in the world happened here?!” moments while flipping furniture. You’ve cleaned (well, sort of), painted your heart out, maybe even top-coated like a pro… and then, a few days later, you notice peeling, bubbling, or weird streaks that make you want to cry into your paintbrush. The first thought? “It must be the paint!” Then we blame the poly, the brush, the humidity, the alignment of the moon… anything but what’s really to blame: Skipping steps during prep. I say this with love, friend — your paint didn’t fail you. Your prep did. If you prefer to listen rather than ready the podcast episode is below, just click to listen… Prep Isn’t Glamorous… But It’s Everything I get it. Cleaning and sanding … Read more

Bad Advice Alert #1: What New Flippers Shouldn’t Believe on Facebook

Bad Advice Alert: What New Flippers Shouldn’t Believe on Facebook When you’re new to furniture flipping, it’s easy to get sucked into the advice whirlpool—especially in Facebook groups where everyone seems to have an opinion. Some of it is gold… but a lot of it? Not so much. If you’ve ever been told to skip prep, the brand you are using is why “this or that” is happening, or that “anyone can do it” with zero experience, you’ve probably run into a few of the common myths that make flipping harder—not easier. In this post, I’m breaking down one popular (but very wrong) tip floating around online, so you can avoid frustration and flip with confidence right from the start.   PEELING PAINT I recently read a post in a Facebook group from someone that was very distraught because she bought a buffet from a local flipper for $400 and … Read more

[VIDEO] Tool Tip – The Allway Contour Scraper

Sometimes there is a simple solution to a pain in the wazoo situation when it comes to prep. Have you ever had to remove from the bottom of an end table foot those nasty ol’ stick on floor saver thingys? I have and it occurred to me that I had a tool that would make short work of a dirty job – I no longer had to try to pull them off with my fingers. I know, it takes me a while sometimes but I eventually find an easier and painless way to do things…because I hate prep, and it needs to be done. This is a short video showing you how I used a simple tool – the (afflink) Allway Contour Scraper. I use it all the time for so many different things. What’s your fave tool? Let me know in the comments. My workshop is full of great … Read more

[VIDEO] Get PRO Results (Part 7) – How-to Minimize Brush Strokes When Priming

[VIDEO] Get PRO Results Furniture Painting Tips for Beginners >> Part 7 << The video below is the seventh in a mini series sharing some PRO tips about furniture painting. Below are the direct links to the videos on Youtube ICYMI. Video #1: 14 Furniture Painting Tips Video #2: 7 Furniture Painting Tips Video #3: 3 Methods for Painting Furniture Without Tape Video #4: How to Paint Crisp Lines w/ Tape Video #5: How to Close Paint Lids Properly Video #6: How to Strain Oil-based Primer   Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel while you’re there. Link to my video on Youtube if video doesn’t play: https://youtu.be/YYSmh1vlNLE The Method explained in the video: 7 Tips for getting your primer on without brush strokes NOTE: This is what I do – by all means, find out what works best for you!  WANT TIPS? Do you do contract work? Protect … Read more

[VIDEO] Get PRO Results (Part 6) – How to Strain Oil-based Primer

[VIDEO] Get PRO Results Furniture Painting Tips for Beginners >> Part 6 << The video below is the sixth in a mini series sharing some PRO tips about furniture painting. Below are the direct links to the videos on Youtube ICYMI. Video #1: 14 Furniture Painting Tips Video #2: 7 Furniture Painting Tips Video #3: 3 Methods for Painting Furniture Without Tape Video #4: How to Paint Crisp Lines w/ Tape Video #5: How to Close Paint Lids Properly Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel while you’re there. Link to my video on Youtube if video doesn’t play: https://youtu.be/CqMMRa0uhmE The Method explained in the video: Straining oil-based primer + tips NOTE: This is what I do – by all means, find out what works best for you!  WANT TIPS? Do you do contact work? As in, a customer asks you to paint THEIR piece. When you subscribe to … Read more

Festool Dust Extractor Review on Youtube

[VIDEO] Festool Dust Extractor: The Solution For Effortless, Dust-free Furniture Flipping!

SANDING – Dust Free! This Festool Dust Extractor is a game changer! After many encounters with lung issues over sanding, my DH gave this Dust Extractor to me – and was it ever worth it’s weight in gold. I can now flip my furniture quicker and without trouble over dust all over and in my lungs! You can get it on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4burneH We all know that a furniture redesign project can take days and even weeks because of the many steps we must take to guarantee a great finish and design. This Festool tool not only is easy to use, but so much better for one’s health! Click the pic below to be taken to the video on Youtube ↓ Do you refinish furniture? I’d like to hear about it. Comment below or on Youtube. Let’s connect!   Thanks for visiting. Oh, and btw, please subscribe to … Read more

Cleaning Paint Brushes

If you want your painting supplies to last, take good care of them. I’m super picky about cleaning my tools, especially my brushes. I try to get my paint brushes to as close to new looking as possible by cleaning them until I’m satisfied all of the paint is out. Here’s an extra tip: If you find it has dried before you were able to wash the paint out, soak the brush in hair conditioner or fabric softener for a day or two and you’ll be surprised at the results! In less than 1 minute, I show you in this video the simple process I use to wash out my brushes. These little tips by experienced furniture flippers can save you $ and much disappointment – go the extra mile to keep your tools in good shape. How’s that for a quick tip. You can find more on my Youtube … Read more

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