Simple Painted Furniture

As advertised. I bought this to replace one that went wandering, because I recently bought a thrift-store mirror I want to refinish. I've never actually used the instructions from this book or this author. I know she uses UK terms that might not match what you find in a US retail store, and it's possible this book references products that are harder to find today than they were in the 1990s.

I really thought that since this was an Annie Sloane book it would be about chalk paint and it was absolutely not. I didn't even find anything interesting in the book. It was all pictures and not enough about how to achieve the look. This is what I call a shame. I was so disappointed. I've bought several of her books all expecting to find things pertaining to chalk paint and none were. Don't waste your money.

This book makes a great gift for anyone looking to update their old furniture. This book allows even a novice to brighten up those flea market, garage sale, and consignment bargains. I have used the book to inspire my ideas to paint and re-finish a set of bookshelves, a kitchen table, and a kitchen hutch. Everyone always asks where I got them and each person is amazed to know that they are vintage pieces with a modern twist and classic appeal.

Okay, I confess I didn't look close enough. I was hoping for something more chalk paint related. That said, I am holding on to the book because it is a GREAT resource I can use in the future.

Lots and lots of images of hideously ugly paint jobs. Kept b/c it gives painting technique tips. But not sure what Sloan is thinking half the time about her designs.

Nice resource

Great book filled with painting techniques and instructions. This is a great reference for my upcoming projects, Very satisfied, contents, pictures, etc.

Great product

I've painted furniture. It's hard to find good instructions on how to do it. This is the best instructional book I've found.

Loved it

Excellent

Excellent thankyou

Very helpful