Painting Archives - My Repurposed Life® https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/category/diy/painting/ Rescue.Re-imagine.Repeat Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:20:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/favicon-1-150x150.png Painting Archives - My Repurposed Life® https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/category/diy/painting/ 32 32 Painting Upholstered Furniture with a Finish Max https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/painting-upholstered-furniture-paint-sprayer/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/painting-upholstered-furniture-paint-sprayer/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:20:15 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=13771 A five dollar yard sale chair gets a new chance using a paint sprayer and paint. Don't throw it out, update it.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/spray-painting-glassware-and-vases/feed/ 34 How to Drill China to Make a Teacup Lamp https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-teacup-lamp-how-to-drill-china/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-teacup-lamp-how-to-drill-china/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:14:01 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2011/04/diy-teacup-lamp-how-to-drill-china.html How to drill china such as teacups and saucers to make lamps, dessert plates and more. You will need a diamond bit, a good drill and some patience. 

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