Well, that’s a long post title but I wanted to get it all up there! I’d hate for you to miss anything! I’ve finally finished up the guest room completely (I’m writing this ahead of time but at the time of this post, guests will be calling this their room for a few days). This week, I’m seriously thinking of making it my winter master bedroom. It’s so pretty now and it sits directly above the wood burner. Cozy! Spy something new in the photo below?
buffet turned dresser
(before)
(before)
As you’ll maybe recall, the old furniture fairy gave me a visit. I recently scored a bunch of old furniture from my brother when he cleaned out his basement and I offered to “store” everything. Did you know that our barn accepts donations? Yep. I rescued the buffet and turned it into a guest room dresser. (We do have a dresser that serves as a buffet in our dining room, so why not?!) I needed something for the long stretch of wall, the buffet was the perfect size.
Ever wonder how easy it is to paint things using a paint sprayer? Well, Wagner asked me to review the Power Painter Max. I was so excited, I couldn’t say yes fast enough especially when they generously offered up 2 for DIY Show Off readers! You know what? It does make painting super fast. The EZ Tilt unique flex tube draws paint from any angle. What does that mean? It means that when you tilt the paint sprayer, if the paint is running low, it won’t sputter because it follows the paint in reserve. There’s a bit of a learning curve and I think with practice, I’ll definitely get better but honestly, the results were gorgeous for a first time furniture rescue. I used the left over True Value Easy Care paint (color is “ticker tape”) I had from painting the floor. I love that color, a pretty bird’s egg blue. Take a look at the process to see the Wagner Power Paint Max in action (me in action too), stenciling, how to glaze and updating hardware in this short video I put together (warning – I had YouTube add music since the sprayer is noisy!):
Tips for the Power Paint Max:
- Have a brush on hand. With first time use, I did experience some sputtering/spitting because I didn’t know the paint reserve was empty. Just brush out imperfections and resume smooth spraying finish.
- Stand back! Standing too close will mean a very thick coat of paint that might drip – coverage is amazing!
Clean up was super easy – just involves taking apart the sprayer and cleaning it with water.
I‘m looking forward to my next furniture painting project. I have a lot to choose from in the barn but my spray paint booth (just plastic drop clothes is set up in the barn and it’s weather permitting – it’s cold out there right now!). The power of paint is just so “magical”! The before and after transformation amazes me. The Power Painter Max makes it an easy and quick DIY project.
THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
Now onto the giveaways x 2! You can see more about the Wagner Power Painter Max (MSRP $159.99) at
How to Enter Both Giveaways:
(open to U.S. residents only)
Wagner Power Painter Max Giveaway #1
- Leave a comment on this post telling me about your paint projects and why a Wagner Power Painter Max is on your wish list. 1 ENTRY.
- Share the giveaway via Facebook, twitter or blog post and comment here that you’ve done so. Remind friends to tell me you sent them! 1 ENTRY.
- Subscribe to the DIY Show Off. Let me know in a comment. 1 ENTRY.
- Giveaway ends Sunday, November 6th at midnight EST. Winner will be chosen via random.org and announced shortly after.
Wagner Power Painter Max Giveaway #2
- Like the DIY Show Off at http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-DIY-Show-Off/195248467209043. Comment that you “like” the DIY Show Off on Facebook here. 1 ENTRY
- Go snap a picture of that pile of furniture in the garage or damaged scratched up furniture you’d love to transform – Upload a picture to the DIY Show Off Facebook wall showing your next DIY project in desperate need of a Wagner Power Painter Max. 1 ENTRY
- Giveaway ends Sunday, November 6th at midnight EST. Winner will be chosen from the wall photos submitted by me according to most creative picture, request and most sad project in need of desperate DIY lovin’. Show off your ugly project!
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You're so sweet Roeshel! Your message was just what I needed to get back in the groove. I've been staying updated on your blog and love that new kitchen of yours:)
Oh my goodness, it turned out beautifully! I know you used time lapse video, but it sure looked quick!
Thank you for coming to my party, I truly appreciate it.
Hopefully the giveaway is open to Canadian residents?
*not entering* I already have a few paint sprayers, Wagner being one of 'em! 🙂
I love the buffet/dresser! I'm slowly working on changing jamie's old room into my one and only extra room. (2 bedroom house is a challenge)
YOUR guest room is perfect! I reluctantly stained my furniture because that is what jamie wanted (it's her mammaw's old dresser) Every room I see has all this shabby/distressed/glazed stuff! I must find a way to incorporate that look for my guest room!
Thanks for inspiring me always!
love the video!
gail
Beautifully done Roeshel!
I would love to win a sprayer. We make and redo all kinds of furniture and a sprayer would make life so much easier!!
Thanks for hosting the party. I'm always amazed at the talent in blogland!
Have a great day.
Pam
We are moving into a new home next month and I have a couple peices of furniture I'm going to redo! A dresser for one. I'm always looking for stuff to paint, and a spray painter would make it some much easier and quicker. Especially since I have two small kids!
I love all your projects and enjoy looking at your pics!
I liked you on fb! And I'm a follower of your blog!
I'm already a follower!
I would LOVE to win this! I have so many furniture projects in my basement just waiting to be painted. I've heard great things about paint sprayers but I've been afraid to take the plunge and buy one!
I posted this on my fb page!
It's on my list because I've got a basement full of projects that would go much faster with a sprayer.
I have a few cabinet projects that would go so much easier with a paint sprayer! I love the buffet you redid…that guest bedroom is awesome.
I am a follower of the DIY Showoff.
Do I ever need this sprayer! We are moving into a new home and have several projects to paint. This would be a great asset….
I am a follower…
I need this prize for a ton of reasons…namely because it would make painting so much quicker and easier. I have a hope chest, a desk and chairs I need to do…really a bunch of things! Would love to win!
Stacey of Embracing Change
I tweeted about the giveaway!
Stacey of Embracing Change
I subscribe to the DIY Showoff!
Stacey of Embracing Change
I'm a follower!
Already a follower and you're linked on my blog as well.
Do I want a paint sprayer? Hmmm, it sure would make things easier around here. You know that not only do I donate 10% of whatever I sell to my local horse rescue, but that this year I redid some items they had donated to them, and we sold those for a total of over $400. So I could do more of that, and that would be a good thing!
solongfarm.blogspot.com
I like the DIY Show Off on FB!
I have a garage full of projects I could use a sprayer for…let's see. I have a china cabinet, coffee table, headboard and footbard, table base, 2 dressers, and a dining room table. I could really use that sprayer!!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
I commented on your Facebook paged and liked you there as well!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Shared the giveaway on FB!
I tweeted!
Your bedroom looks totally amazing. I love the buffet and how it turnedout. Fabulous. I would love to be entered in your giveaway. Hugs, Marty
I am a follower. Marty
This has been posted on my FB. Marty
I am a follower!
I would love to have a paint sprayer. I love refinishing furniture, but hate the painting coat after coat.
Im a follower! Great giveaway
I have a whole storage shed full of furniture that could use a fresh coat of paint.
Tweeted this awesome giveaway!
I would love a paint sprayer. I am always painting things. My next project is an old table from my grandparents that will soon become a side table in my bedroom re-do.
I liked you on facebook.
Great video and giveaway Roeshel! I'm just starting my furniture painting biz and this sprayer would be PERFECT to get me going! I have arthritis in my hands and I'm not able to brush paint on as long as I'd like to but a sprayer would allow me to get finished quickly. What a dream this would be! TY for the chance!
Posted on my fb wall 🙂
I'm already a subscriber darlin!
and liked on Fb 🙂
I have a dresser and a chair I recently purchase from a garage sale that need to be redone and this would be so helpful! Thank you!
I am a follower 🙂
I follow DIY Show Off!
I LIKE DIY Show Off on FB!
I would love to win the sprayer! I have a garage full of projects that need some attention!!!
I like DIY Showoff on FB!
That room looks so gorgeous Roeshel and that dresser is just beautiful! Well done! 🙂 Thanks so much for hosting us here and giving us all a chance to "show off" a bit!
Vanessa
I am a lover of refinishing furniture!!! There is nothing like taking an old piece of furniture and turning it into something AMAZING! I would love a spray painter to help me paint the dresser, book shelf, bed, and nightstands that are currently sitting in my garage!!! I keep collecting them and hoping to finish them sooner than later!!! I'm keeping my fingers crossed!!!
I've been coveting a sprayer because I found some awesome old (and big!) shutters in the top of the garage, but I've never been good at getting rid of brush marks so they still sit there waiting for me to do something creative with them!
Barb bahueyAThotmailDOTcom
I would like to redo my kids changing table since none of them have been in diapers for over 4 years. It would make a great game storage piece.
I follow the DIY Show Off on Google reader.
I am a follower!
It seems I have an endless list of things to redo….
Currently my husbands nightstand is looking terrible next to mine that I recently redid!
The power painter would be just the motivation I need to get er' done.
I subscribed! Not a hardship, I love your blog!
Barb bahueyAThotmailDOTcom
I follow you!
I follow you on facebook
I want to paint my kitchen cabinets, but don't want streaks from a paint brush!
I follow you
For years we've been hoarding yard sale furniture for when we finally moved in together in our own home. Now comes the time to paint ALL of that furniture! (Which is currently taking up 2 garages and a storage unit. All unfinished!)
Thanks for hosting, Roeshel. Everyting looks beautiful.
I would love to win the paint sprayer. I have a massive dresser that needs to be painted and I just haven't wanted to spend the time brushing paint on. Great giveaway. Loved the video. Toodles, Kathryn
I've subscribed! Toodles, Kathryn
I would love a sprayer to tackle our huge entertainment center in the playroom! It needs a good coat of white paint!
I subscribe to the DIY Showoff!
I follow the DIY Showoff on FB!
I'd love to win a paint sprayer. I have actually been considering buying one, because I know the coverage will be much better and NO BRUSHSTROKES! I have piles of small furniture that need some paint love.
I'm a DIY show off subscriber.
I like the DIY showoff on FB.
I've yet to start a painting project but I have an adult sized rocking chair I picked up for a song over the summer that I want to paint. This sprayer would help to make the project less intimidating and definitely easier. Would love to win – fingers crossed! Thanks for the giveaway.
twelve30{at}gmail{dot}com
I would love a sprayer to use on my future furniture projects…foam rollers are fun and all…but a sprayer would be amazing!
I'm a subscriber!
My kitchen needs a desperate make-over and the first step to that is painting our old honey oak cabinets! A paint sprayer would be perfect for this project!
Gorgeous, I love everything about it from the color choice down to the vintage wall paper! As for the sprayer, thanks for showing how to use, I've been searching for months and had no idea which to get!
Roeshel; Unbelievable job on your brother's hand me downs. Wish I had a brother or a sister close by. I do however have a number of projects on tap for painting. I just purchased 4 chairs for my dining room on Craigslist that need to be painted. Also have a sideboard and dining table that I want to paint as well. Then, of course, I have my chairs for my guest bedroom too….Lots of painting and the Wagner Paint sprayer would help me get it all done by the holidays.
Thx so much. Already a follower of your blog and on Facebook too!!!
Heather
I have a dresser that's screaming to be painted but most of all I want to tackle my kitchen cabinets!
shelbymaui(at)hotmail(dot)com
Your project turned out great. I have lots of painting projects in the future, the sprayer would be a great time saver.
Your project turned out great. I have lots of painting projects on my mind. The sprayer would be a great time saver.
Love the redo!
And I would LOVE a Wagner Paint Sprayer!! I longingly walk by the spray guns every time I'm at a hardware store…but they are out of my budget.
I thought I was a follower, I used to be, but apparently not anymore……I am now! 🙂
I loove painting furniture & would love to have a sprayer. I'm always doing my painting by hand. Coming up soon is my husbands old dining room table that has been in our garage collecting dust for the last 3 years…
I tweeted about the giveaway!
I am a follower of your blog!
The questions is what doesn't need painted around here. In addtion to a full time job the hubs has been a pro painter for 25 years. My list is always last. It is now time to take matter into my own hands!
I subscribe to your feed through Google!
I tweeted @lealee33
what a great giveaway! i think you know how i could use it! 🙂
I would LOVE a Wagner paint sprayer! I have a little rocker I'm working on and quite a few other projects where this would come in handy!
Marie
mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com
Enter me PLEASE!! I need a paint sprayer! I'm already a subscriber.
Subscribed/Liked you on FB!
A paint sprayer, how fun !
Beautiful job Roeshel,
and thank you for hosting all the inspiration and fun !
I subscribe!
What I could DO with a sprayer!! I've recently painted a coffee table and cabinet and have some chairs next on my list.
I'm a follower, for sure!
I have a bookshelf I'll be painting for my daughter's room, a Wagner sprayer would be awesome to use!
I would use the sprayer for smaller pieces like coffee tables, night stands,and end tables – looks amazing!
I shared this AMAZING giveaway on my FB page 🙂
I'm already subscriped to your amazing BLOG – I'm always excited to get the next email 🙂
Ok, delete last comment – I liked the DIY Show Off FB page – I didn't know you had one – YAY!
I posted a picture on the DIY Show off FB page – a nice big pile of projects!
Thanks so much!
We moved into our house in April and didn't pay enough attention to the TERRIBLE paint job the previous owners did on ALL of the doors and kitchen cabinets. So I would love this sprayer to help us tackle redoing EVERYTHING!
I am also a follower!
My parents want me to paint their kitchen cabinets like I did mine, except I did mine with a roller and it took FOREVER. A sprayer would make it so much easier!
I subscribe to the DIY Show Off!
I liked DIY Show Off on Facebook
Long story short: Slab leak. Under (painted) brick hearth. Tore up bricks. Paint color no longer available. Bricks convex, not flat. Pain in tush to paint w/brush. Sprayer saves the day. I hope.
i have a whole lot of furniture waiting in the wings for when i get the courage to paint them!
i already like you on fb.
A paint sprayer would make my life easier when I start transforming a set of free and very beat up kitchen cabinets into a workbench.
and i'm a happy follower/subscriber. thanks for hosting and the giveaways!
I like you on Facebook!
I love the sprayer! We have a bunch of furniture piling up to redo, and spray paint is pricey with limited color options.
I am a DIY show off follower!
Also, I 'liked' on facebook. Now to go snap some pictures…
I love furniture DIYs like this – great job, thanks for sharing!
I am just finishing up painting a very large fish tank stand, a paint sprayer should would have made this job a lot easier/faster. Hubby and I also painted the second bathroom cabinets, a sprayer would have been nice here too. I would love to win this sprayer before we tackle the master bathroom and kitchen cabinets!
I'm already a follower! Please count me in, and thanks for hosting such a great giveaway!
Karen
dragonflyu (at) verizon (dot) net
I have one really beautiful old dresser from CL to paint for me (!) and a couple very plain dressers that want some new personality, a chair, my dining room set, maybe my kitchen table and chairs, a desk….
Oh! the list goes on, and hubs wants no more "new projects" on my list until some of the "old projects" are done. What's a gal to do but throw out a few wishes 🙂
Karen
dragonflyu (at) verizon (dot) net.
*no fB or twitter, and no blog (yet) so this it for me…
Thank you for hosting such a generous giveaway! I certainly wish I had had the paint sprayer for this never-ending kitchen project — it might not have taken me six months!
I will subscribe, and I do have a link on the post, but I don't know how to add the button. (I am not very computer savvy)
Oh how I would love a paint sprayer, I have lots of furniture sitting in my garage waiting to be painted. This would be so much easier.
I subcribe to your blog and love it! Thanks for all the inspiration.
Oh the things I could do with a paint sprayer 🙂 Be back with more entries!!
Shared on FB 🙂
Subscribed to your daily feed 🙂
Liked on FB
Liked on FB & Shared – I love a good paint sprayer!
I NEED this paint sprayer!! It has taken 4 months to do our kitchen cabinets (mind you, we had a baby) and this sprayer would make our lives easier and get them done once and for all!!
I can't even name all the project I would use this for. I always am the painter in our DIY projects
We are adding a 2nd floor with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom and painting the whole thing ourselves. So I would LOVE a paint sprayer.
I liked you on FB.
I would LOVE one of these. Mostly because I want to paint the cabinets in our kids bathroom, and I do NOT want to use a roller and brush like I did in our kitchen.
Your buffet looks beautiful!
I'm a follower.
NEEEEED paint sprayer now! Does it also work like the time lapse phtograhy did? Because if it isi that fast, I'm sold. Love the color choices for the bedrrom and the rug. Phenomenal!
Kim@reposhture.blogspot.com
I would LOVE to win the sprayer to do so many DIY projects, but the biggest one is an old dresser for my daughters room.
Shared about the giveaway on FB!
I follow your blog!
I "liked" you on FB!
I would love to win a sprayer… I have been wanting to redo some furniture but I have been putting it off because it is such a long process without one. Hopefully I can get started on a redo soon 😉
I subscribe to DIY show off!
I liked you on facebook!
I am a subscriber!
I have 2 dressers that are so overwhelming for me to even think about redoing. This would definitely help!
I tweeted with your link!
I like you on facebook!
I uploaded a picture of my unfinished projects to your facebook wall.
Kim Rowland
roweaglejacket@comcast.net
I would love to win a sprayer…I've been hand-painting furniture for >20 yrs. Thanks for the chance and love your inspiring ideas.
Suzanne
tgssb@hotmail.com
My husband and I are just getting started with DIY, and we'd love to win a sprayer!
I'm subscribed to The DIY Showoff!
I have a 70s dresser I would love to paint to make into a tv console and this paint sprayer would be awesome…not to mention all of the paneling in my house I would like to paint.
I'm a follower!
I "Like" you on facebook!
I shared it on Facebook
The painting projects are piling up Roeshel! Having a power sprayer would be fab!
P.S. Your new furniture piece and guest room = BEAUTIFUL!
I already follow you everywhere. That actually sounded kinda creepy
I shared it on my blog. Hey , is that a rustic ladder prop I see in that room? I've got one too
Shared the Wagner Paint Sprayer Giveaway on FB!
Thanks Roeshel!
I subscribe to your site. The reason I would like a power sprayed…..hmm, maybe to help me paint furniture instead of staining it. I've tried before but it came out horrible. Anyway, you are awesome!
Why would I love to have this power sprayer???
Duh….I could change an entire room…walls,trim,furniture,lamps,picture frames in the time it would take to do just one of those things!
Pick Me Cause I Never Win Anything!!!!!
well you know i build a ton of furniture and accessories, so a sprayer would make my life sooooo much easier!
shared on fb! and twitter…
i subscribe to you! yahoo!
Your talent amazes me! I would love to win a sprayer, maybe I'd actually do a few projects of my own for once!
And I'm a long-time follower too! 🙂
facebooked it too! (Hey, how'd you get all your blog posts to show up on your facebook page? That's neat!)
I am fighting with a cabinet painting project right now. Foam rollers create air bubbles. Fabric rollers leave lint. Brushes leave brush marks. No doubt about it, I need a paint sprayer!
Tweeted all about the contest!
I've been a follower for a long time. I always find inspiration here!
Like the page on Facebook too! (How have I not done that before now?)
Oh man I NEED this sprayer! I've got a whole house full of projects including painting my kitchen cabinets (again)! I've also got a screened in deck that needs a facelift, it'd work for that, too, right?
I just "liked" the show on facebook! Enter me again, please. 🙂
I liked The DIY Show Off on Facebook!
I liked the DIY Show Off on Facebook!
We are moving into a circa 1973 home next month and it has a whole mess of wood paneling that needs to be painted. The Wagner Power Painter Max would be PERFECT for this mess of a basement!
I subscribed to the DIY Show Off on Google!
I also uploaded a picture of the hot mess in the basement we've got to get rid of!
Need it, need it, need it — for my bench building project.
I need to have that sprayer so I can twist and spray in all directions.
Cheri
I did a facebook post
Posted on facebook–
Also Twitter
Cheri
I subscribe to you.
Cheri
Liked on Facebook!
Followed your blog!
Liked DIY show off on facebook
The Wagner sprayer is awesome!
I love to refinish furniture but have been afraid to invest in a sprayer. Afraid of the spurts & sprays but u make it sound wonderful! Would love to give it a whirl!
I am a DIY Show Off subscriber as well! 🙂
I liked DIY on FB!
If I won a wagner sprayer I would paint my shutter and molding. Both desperately need to be painted, but it is such a pain to paint all of the cracks and crevices. Thanks for sharing this giveaway!
Wow! I have been staring at a brand new paint sprayer in the box on a top shelf in the garage that my anal hubby won't let me use because I might 'ruin' it!
I need my very own time saver soo soo bad!
I shared on Twitter and FB!
I like you on facebook too
Cheri from ITs So Very Cheri
We are moving into a new home within in the next 3 months so, this would be amazing to have to repaint the house and not to mention repainting to mention repainting the rooms in our current home before we leave!
I like the DIY Show off on FB!! oh and BTW LOVE LOVE the video!!
I am a DIY Show Off follower!
I am also a friend of facebook!
I'm uploading a very embarrassing photo on FB:-) THANK YOU!
A sprayer would have made making over a vintage desk for our living room so much easier! Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway!
I'm a subscriber!
I liked The DIY Show Off on Facebook!
I have recently started recycling old furniture, and a sprayer would be soooo helpful! The next project is an antique armoire of my grandmother's. it is in such poor shape, so it will need painted. I could really use that sprayer! 🙂
I am a subscriber! And I really need a sprayer! LOL 🙂
I "liked" DIY Showoff on FB!
I posted the antique armoire on your FB page that is my next project. Sure could use a sprayer! That is only ONE of the projects piled up! 🙂
(posted under GetFitCinci – Body by Vi) – LouAnn @ http://www.getfitcinci.com
I've recently started selling my furniture but am painting everything by hand until I can afford a sprayer. This would be a GOD SEND!!!
Shared the giveaway on Facebook.
I'm a subscriber (and lover) of your blog.
"Liked" you on Facebook.
ahh, the Wagner sprayer is exactly what I need to get my butt in gear and start/finish the basement. I can't tackle the 1970"s wood paneling without out (or the drop ceiling). Crossing my fingers.
thanks Roeshel!
d e n i s e
I'm redoing an armoire that I found on Craigslist that needed some tender loving care. I'm going to make into a liquor cabinet for my boyfriend for Christmas. The paint sprayer would be a big help with making the process go a little faster.
I'm redoing an armoire that I found on Craigslist that needed some tender loving care. I'm going to make into a liquor cabinet for my boyfriend for Christmas. The paint sprayer would be a big help with making the process go a little faster.
I subscribe to DIY Show Off.
I "LIKE" the DIY Show Off on Facebook.
I'm a follower on FB!
My email is bheskew@yahoo.com
I am a follower of your blog.
I have tons of projects that I NEED this for!! Several furniture projects to start with!
I’m so sorry to have missed this giveaway, but grateful to have found your blog. I’m seriously considering Wagner’s Power Painter Max after viewing your video. Good grief! This would cut my time into a fraction of what painting a piece now takes! Have you tried it with different types of paint?
deborah