The Complete Australian Guide to Furniture Refurbishment
Whether you're painting your first op-shop find or refreshing an entire kitchen, this is your starting point. We've pulled together everything you need to know about furniture refurbishment in Australia — the right products, the right techniques, and the right order to do things in.
Sweet Pea Interiors specialises in furniture refurbishment supplies — premium paints, artisan cabinet hardware, brushes, sealers and everything in between. This guide draws on everything we've learned helping Australian DIYers, furniture flippers and renovators get beautiful, lasting results.
Start Here: The Fundamentals
How to Paint Old Wooden Furniture Without It Peeling
The most common frustration in furniture painting — and it's almost always preventable. This guide covers the prep, products and techniques that make paint stick and stay. Essential reading before you start any project.
Mineral Paint vs Chalk Paint: Which Is Best for Furniture Makeovers?
Two great paints, different strengths. Here's how to choose the right one for your specific project, surface and the finish you're after.
The Beginner's Guide to Furniture Painting Tools, Brushes and Finishes
Not sure what you actually need to buy? This guide cuts through the overwhelm — what's essential, what's optional, and how to use each tool for the best results.
Project Guides
How to Give an Old Bedside Table a Beautiful Designer Makeover
A bedside table is the perfect first project — small, manageable and transformative. Full step-by-step guide from prep to styling.
How to Make Flatpack Furniture Look Expensive with Paint and New Handles
IKEA and budget flatpack furniture can look genuinely designer with the right paint, primer and hardware. Here's exactly how to do it.
How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets Without Removing Them
A kitchen makeover without the renovation price tag. Full process guide for painting kitchen cabinets in place — prep, paint, topcoat and hardware.
Techniques
How to Distress Furniture for a Vintage Look
Three distressing techniques — sanding back, two-colour layering and candle wax resist — plus how to use clear and dark wax for an authentic aged finish.
Choosing Colours and Hardware
Best Paint Colours for Upcycling Furniture in Australian Homes
The colours that consistently work beautifully in Australian homes — by interior style, by room, and with hardware pairing recommendations.
How to Choose Cabinet Handles and Knobs for Your Furniture Makeover
Hardware is the jewellery of furniture. Here's how to choose the right style, size, finish and fitting — and the combinations that look beautiful in Australian homes.
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👉 Shop Chalk Finish Paint
👉 Shop Mineral Paint
👉 Browse Chalk Colours
👉 Shop All Paint
👉 Shop Cabinet Hardware
👉 Shop Brushes and Tools
👉 Shop Sealers and Waxes
👉 Shop Primers and Prep
About Sweet Pea Interiors
Sweet Pea Interiors is an Australian-owned business specialising in furniture refurbishment supplies. We stock premium chalk finish paint, mineral paint, artisan cabinet hardware, quality brushes, sealers, waxes and everything you need to upcycle furniture and refresh your home — with confidence.
We also run hands-on painting workshops in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie — find out more about our workshops here.
