Rub and buff light fixtures

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I haven't been able to spend as much time as I wanted gussying up the dining room for the #letsroomtogether challenge because life has needed me elsewhere these past few weeks but I did get a couple of hours last week to knock out a fun project I've had planned for months. The fun part - tackling this project meant I could finally try a new thing - Rub 'n Buff! I bought my tube at Michael's with a 30% off coupon but you can find it on at most craft and sewing stores. Have you ever heard of…

When I get the twitch to switch, it’s inevitably going to happen.

See how we added an elegant look to our exiting black pendant lights using gold Rub'n Buff and new glass shades. Plus, we swapped counter stools in the kitchen for something more light and modern,

If you were to ask any designers, crafters, or DIYers about their favorite products, they would likely put Rub N Buff at the top of their list. They’ve called it “Amazing,” “A miracle,” and proclaimed it an “I can’t-do-without it” tool. It’s true, using Rub N Buff on hardware and metal fixtures does renew and […]

How to apply Rub 'n Buff for an antique gold finish! Comparing all of the different golds, and sharing tips for perfect results every time.

One of my favorite random finds is rub 'n buff! I discovered it year and years ago and love it for a quick metallic wax finish on any piece. Anytime I need to match the color of small items in our home my go-to is to use Rub n Buff. Need to match the color of all your kitchen hardware? Want to add color to your picture frames? Want your light fixture colors to match? Seriously there are so many ways to use rub 'n buff I love it. However, my main frustration with Rub n Buff is that you

Do you have décor that's lost it's shine? Today, I'm showing you how simple it is to update your décor with Rub 'N Buff.

I had always planned to find a beautiful scalloped mirror for Harper’s bathroom and was recently inspired by this image: I had a hard time finding something close to that mirror – I think it was a Ballard mirror that is no longer sold and it was professionally gold leafed , via the designer working... View the Post

I discovered Rub N' Buff! BEFORE I loved the look of the sconces this way too, but really did want a gold-ish/copper color, that everywhere I looked was more expensive. We got these brushed bronze lights for a sale price on Overstock. Here are the supplies I used: Rub n'Buff toothbrush tape small cloth to wipe and buff After I taped it I started brushing it on with a toothbrush. You can see here I was overly excited to get started since I didn't finish taping. I know some people use their…