How to flip furniture

Learn the reasons why your furniture makeovers aren't selling, and tips for how to sell refinished furniture that you've spent so much time and energy on. Article by Girl in the Garage

It can be a flipper's biggest hassle. You spend hours - sometimes days - pouring your heart, soul, and literal sweat (and maybe tears!) into a flip. You FINALLY finish and can’t wait to post your final product! You just know it’s going to FLY off the market. Right?? Check out my latest blog for seven important questions to ask yourself about why your flipped furniture might not be selling.

Interested in refinishing furniture, but don’t know where to start? Or what exactly to do? Or what supplies to use? Then this how to furniture makeover guide is just for you! I’m sharing everything you need to start DIY furniture renovation. From the exact tools and supplies to the best method for cleaning, stripping wood, sanding wood, painting wood, staining wood, and sealing wood furniture. SAVE this pin for later, then click to read more about DIY furniture makeovers.

When flipping furniture, know which pieces to walk away from. This will save you so much time, money, and energy in the long run. If you can learn what to avoid when choosing furniture pieces to flip, you will be so far ahead of anyone else who is starting to flip furniture. What To Avoid

Every once in a while I’m surprised by what people flip to make extra money. Today is one of those days. David is a professional painter who flips “goof paint” and free furniture he picks up from his jobs. Goof paint? Yup! You know that paint you buy and it’s the wrong color? Companies offload this perfectly good “goof paint” for very little money. Because David knows paint, he picks up those paint buckets for very little, and uses his painting expertise and connections to resell the paint…

Do you love to upcycle furniture? check out these painted dresser makeovers if you're decorating on a budget. These before and after dresser upcycled are perfect for decorating your bedroom or dining room on a budget. #hometalk

Learn how to paint furniture with chalk paint, and how to glaze over chalk paint in this blue painted dresser makeover!

Want to start flipping furniture? Learn from a pro! I am sharing 11 things to know before you start flipping furniture so you are sure to start on the right foot. Furniture flipping is so many things. It is an amazing creative outlet. It is a way to decorate your home on a dime. You

Mary Lindloff on Instagram: "What do you think of this furniture flip? I love how beautiful the @minwaxusa stain looks on the drawers! (#ad) Would you try it yourself?! Here are all the details on the 3-step staining process I followed: 1) Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner for Oil-Based Stains 2) Minwax Wood Finish Penetrating Stain in Special Walnut (2 coats) 3) Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish (2 coats) This project took about 4 days to complete, with about 8 hours of active work time…

Check out these awesome furniture flip makeovers with before and after pictures to inspire you for your next DIY furniture makeover!