Artisan Transformations
A curated showcase of vintage and discarded furniture pieces, lovingly revived into timeless home highlights.
How does Shabby Frames N More transform vintage furniture?
Our before and after furniture painting gallery showcases the stunning transformation of discarded and vintage pieces into high-end home heirlooms. Using Fusion Mineral Paints and distressed mineral paint techniques, our custom refinishing process highlights wood grain textures and creates durable, elegant shabby chic finishes.
Before
AfterVintage Church Pew Restoration
Weathered finish, split joints, scuffed dark stain, and years of dust accumulation.
Stabilized joints and beautifully painted using Fusion Mineral Paint in the classic warm 'Raw Silk' tone, highlighting wood contours.
Time spent: 8 Hours
Difficulty level: Medium
Materials: Fusion Mineral Paint (Raw Silk), Wood Glue, Joint Clamps, Hemp Oil Finish
Before
AfterFarmhouse Dining Table & Bench Set
Splotchy varnished top, yellowed white paint on legs, scuffs, and water rings.
Rich warm walnut stained tabletop paired with bench and table legs refinished in Fusion Mineral Paint 'Raw Silk'.
Time spent: 16 Hours
Difficulty level: Advanced
Materials: Fusion Mineral Paint (Raw Silk), Wood Stain Stripper, Hemp Oil Topcoat, Stain-Blocking Primer
Before
AfterMaple Serving Bar Cart
Yellowed polyurethane coating, dark water spots on shelves, squeaky wheels.
Refinished in Fusion Mineral Paint 'Champness' (a dusty coastal blue) with polished brass hardware.
Time spent: 6 Hours
Difficulty level: Medium
Materials: Fusion Mineral Paint (Champness), Synthetic Chisel Brush
Before
AfterChic Cottage Dining Hutch
Mismatched hardware, chipped cream paint, dirty glass, and damaged base trim.
Painted in Fusion Mineral Paint 'Lichen' (a quiet shabby chic sage green), detail distressed, with clean drawer glides.
Time spent: 10 Hours
Difficulty level: Medium
Materials: Fusion Mineral Paint (Lichen), Sandpaper blocks, Detail stencils, Vintage handles
Before
AfterRound Farmhouse Pedestal Table
Deep scratches, heavy black lacquer finish, cracked pedestal base joint.
Oak tabletop sanded back and sealed with hemp oil, paired with pedestal legs in Fusion Mineral Paint 'Raw Silk'.
Time spent: 5 Hours
Difficulty level: Beginner
Materials: Fusion Mineral Paint (Raw Silk), Sanding pads, Pedestal structural wood repair, Hemp Oil Topcoat
Before
AfterTall Vintage Corner Hutch
Dated dark cherry veneer, scratched shelves, missing drawer pulls, and broken latch.
Overhauled in Fusion Mineral Paint 'Raw Silk' for a clean, classic farmhouse display statement.
Time spent: 14 Hours
Difficulty level: Advanced
Materials: Fusion Mineral Paint (Raw Silk), TSP Clean, Primer, floral backing paper, new hardware latch
Before
AfterFrench Provincial Lingerie Chest
Dull brown varnish, sticky drawers, missing hardware, scuffed top edges.
Redone using Fusion Mineral Paint in 'Midnight Blue' and accent panels in 'Raw Silk' with hand-buffed drawer pulls.
Time spent: 7 Hours
Difficulty level: Medium
Materials: Fusion Mineral Paint (Midnight Blue & Raw Silk), Drawer glide lubricant, Vintage brass pulls
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Every piece here started with the same techniques we teach in our hands-on classes.
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