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This is the Zibra Blog's Before and After Podcast where we talk with furniture refinishing experts on how they find, select, repair, strip, sand, paint, protect and sell their refinished works of art.

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    • Jan 10, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 242 EPISODES

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    The Zibra Blog's BEFORE AND AFTER Furniture Refinishing Podcast is an absolute gem for furniture lovers and enthusiasts. Hosted by Lane, this podcast is a perfect blend of fun and informative content that will keep you engaged and entertained throughout. As a host, Lane brings a warm and encouraging energy to the show, making it feel like a conversation with a friend rather than just another podcast. The dedication of Zibra towards the refinishing community is commendable and shines through in every episode.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the wealth of helpful information it provides. Whether you are just starting out in the furniture refinishing community or have been doing it for years, there is something for everyone to learn from the panelists and guests on this show. The tips and insights shared by them are not only practical but also inspiring, giving you new ideas to try out on your own projects. The interviews are well-done, allowing the guests to share their journey, techniques, and passion for their craft. It's wonderful to hear from real people who have found success in this field.

    Listening to this podcast while working on your own projects adds an extra layer of enjoyment. The episodes are entertaining and easy to listen to, making the time fly by as you work on your piece. It feels like having a supportive community right there with you, cheering you on and providing guidance along the way.

    However, one downside of this podcast is that some episodes feel too short. There are moments when guests start delving into interesting topics or discussing specific pieces they have worked on, but due to time constraints, these conversations get cut short. It would be great if the episodes were longer so that guests could have more time to share their experiences in detail.

    In conclusion, The Zibra Blog's BEFORE AND AFTER Furniture Refinishing Podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in furniture refinishing or painting. It offers a perfect blend of inspiration, education, and entertainment that will leave you wanting more. The dedication of Zibra to the refinishing community is evident in every episode, making this podcast an invaluable resource for all furniture lovers.



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    Latest episodes from The Zibra Blog’s BEFORE AND AFTER Furniture Refinishing Podcast

    How to Choose the Right Paint Colors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 48:19


    Sarah Bezanson of Sarah Bezanson Interiors shares her expert advise on things to consider when choosing a color.

    Yuletide Splendor: Holiday Room Showcase!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 12:26


    Nine members of the refinishing community share their favorite Christmas decorations and the rooms they have them in.  Merry Christmas!

    Learn Upcycling from Experts at Jami Ray Vintage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 76:52


    Zeb and Jami of Jami Ray Vintage share how they became successful upcycling thrift shoppers and how you can too!

    How to Shop for Furniture

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 67:27


    Main: Furniture refinishing success, Jennifer of Saved by Design, goes into detail on how she shops for furniture pieces to refinish.Jennifer - Saved by Designhttps://www.instagram.com/savedbydesign.tn/Tip: Using Colors to PrimeLindsay - The Rural Legendhttps://www.instagram.com/therurallegend/Studio: What's Happening in Your Studio?Heather - The Cozy Sunroomhttps://www.instagram.com/thecozysunroom/Jessi - Cypress House Designhttps://www.instagram.com/cypresshousedesign/Kara - Lemons to Lemonade Furniturehttps://www.instagram.com/lemons_to_lemonade_furniture/Zibra:Website: Zibrahttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/Podcast Page: Zibra's Before & After Furniture Refinishing Podcasthttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/pages/the-zibra-podcast-season-5

    Creating a Timeless Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 48:51


    Lianne of Carey Us Home chats about mixing old and new decor and furniture to create a timeless home.

    Home and Furniture Design Trends for 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 65:50


    Three of our Zibra Review Judges chat about the nine winners of Zibra's July, August and September Review plus they share what they feel are the upcoming Home and Furniture Design trends headed our way for 2024!Judges: Katie - Katie Co + Homehttps://www.instagram.com/katiecloud/Jen - Perfectly Imperfect Furniturehttps://www.instagram.com/perfectlyimperfectfurnitureres/Laura - Portland Row Livinghttps://www.instagram.com/portlandrowliving/July Winners:Deanna & Bonnie - Cornflower Restorationshttps://www.instagram.com/cornflowerrestorations/Courtney - PNW Refurbishedhttps://www.instagram.com/pnwrefurbished/Mare - 100 Thousand Welcomeshttps://www.instagram.com/100thousandwelcomes/August Winners:Stefanie - Wild Sparrow Designshttps://www.instagram.com/wild_sparrow_designs/Lindsay - Rustic Owl Furnishingshttps://www.instagram.com/rusticowlfurnishings/Nicole - Off the Hinges Designshttps://www.instagram.com/offthehinges_designs/September Winners:Shelly - Basalt Mesa Studiohttps://www.instagram.com/basaltmesastudio_/Beth - The Doves Tailhttps://www.instagram.com/thedovestail/Katy - Furniture Refreshedhttps://www.instagram.com/furniture.refreshed/Zibra:Website: Zibrahttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/Podcast Page: Zibra's Before & After Furniture Refinishing Podcasthttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/pages/the-zibra-podcast-season-5

    Secrets of Shop Ownership

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 49:35


    Kristen of Shackteau Interiors shares her secrets of shop ownershipMain: Kristen of Shackteau Interiors shares her secrets of shop ownershipKristen - Shackteau Interiorshttps://www.instagram.com/shackteau_interiors/Ad:Ellen Wuagneux - Vintage Keyhttps://www.instagram.com/vintagekey_fl/Tip: Using Colors to PrimeJenna - Happy Valley Restorationshttps://www.instagram.com/happyvalleyrestorations/Studio: What's Happening in Your Studio?Katy - Furniture Refreshedhttps://www.instagram.com/furniture.refreshed/Bonnie - Cornflower Restorationshttps://www.instagram.com/cornflowerrestorations/Story - Furniture Storyhttps://www.instagram.com/furniture.story/Anja - Annoush Designshttps://www.instagram.com/annoushdesigns/Zibra:Website: Zibrahttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/Podcast Page: Zibra's Before & After Furniture Refinishing Podcasthttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/pages/the-zibra-podcast-season-5

    Staging Secrets Revealed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 36:02


    The three winners of Zibra's June Staging Contest and the July Staging Contest chat about their staging techniques with our Co-Hosts Amanda & Jenn from the Vintage Sisters.Main: June & July Staging Winners discuss Their Winning Pieces and their secrets in staging successfullyCO-HOST:Amanda & Jenn - The Vintage Sistershttps://www.instagram.com/vintagesistersskJUNE WINNERS:Summer - Pinewood Charmhttps://www.instagram.com/pinewoodcharmCathy - Furniture by Acanthushttps://www.instagram.com/furniturebyacanthusMeredith - Pumpkin Seeds Designshttps://www.instagram.com/pumpkinseeddesignsJULY WINNERS:Jo - Click 2 Restorehttps://www.instagram.com/click2restoreAshley - Blue Wren Interiorshttps://www.instagram.com/bluewreninteriorsLindsay - Rustic Owl Furnishingshttps://www.instagram.com/rusticowlfurnishingsAd:Eliana Roseberry - Why Not Redesignhttps://www.instagram.com/why.not.redesignTip: How to Rid Your Pieces of Bad SmellsLindsay - Indigo Lakehousehttps://www.instagram.com/indigolakehouseStudio: What's Happening in Your Studio?Chia - The Painted Lilyhttps://www.instagram.com/thepaintedlily_/Sandra - Black Lab Furniture Revivalhttps://www.instagram.com/blacklabfurniturerevival/Kimberly - Born in a Barn Boutiquehttps://www.instagram.com/borninabarnboutique/Blooper: Trouble with Holes in DrawersSarah - Pop Salvagehttps://www.instagram.com/popsalvage/Accolades:(From): Jess - Refreshed by Jesshttps://www.instagram.com/refreshed_by_jess/(To):  Annie - It's About Flippin' Timehttps://www.instagram.com/itsaboutflippintime/Zibra:Website: Zibrahttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/Podcast Page: Zibra's Before & After Furniture Refinishing Podcasthttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/pages/the-zibra-podcast-season-5

    Fun & Challenges of Refinishing Unusual Pieces

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 54:14


    The three winners of Zibra's June Review chat about their winning pieces in the "This & That" category. Plus, they share the fun and challenges you can experience when refinishing an unusal piece with our Co-Host, Katie Cloud of Katie Cloud Home.Main:Katie Cloud - Katie Cloudhttps://www.instagram.com/katiecloud/Michelle - Indy Blue Cohttps://www.instagram.com/indy.blue.co/Amy - Pennollo Designshttps://www.instagram.com/pennollo_designs/Cat - Up It Designshttps://www.instagram.com/upitdesigns/Ad:Anne Michelle - Amini Design Ashburnhttps://www.instagram.com/aminidesignashburn/Tip:Cindy - Cindy's Painted Brushhttps://www.instagram.com/cindys_painted_brush/Studio:Leigh Ann - All About the Painthttps://www.instagram.com/allaboutthe_paint/Alissa - Home Grove Designshttps://www.instagram.com/homegrovedesigns/Kim - Duly Restoredhttps://www.instagram.com/duly_restored/Jody - Renewed by the Seahttps://www.instagram.com/renewed_bythesea/Jen - Made with Her Handshttps://www.instagram.com/made.with.her.hands/Zibra:Website: Zibrahttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/Podcast Page: Zibra's Before & After Furniture Refinishing Podcasthttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/pages/the-zibra-podcast-season-5

    Recession Proof Your Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 46:18


    Kara of Lemons to Lemonade Furniture share her seven tips on how to recession proof your furniture business.Main:Kara  - Lemons to Lemonade Furniturehttps://www.instagram.com/lemons_to_lemonade_furniture/Ad:Lauren - Freshly Flipped Furnishingshttps://www.instagram.com/freshlyflippedfurnishings/Tip:Mandy and Chris - Fresh Studio Furniturehttps://www.instagram.com/freshstudiofurniture/Question:Elizabeth - RePickshttps://www.instagram.com/re.picks/Karen - Karen's Paintbrushhttps://www.instagram.com/karens_paintbrush/Jen Green - Green Spruce Designshttps://www.instagram.com/greensprucedesigns/Lori - Three Havens Vintagehttps://www.instagram.com/threehavensvintage/Accolades:(From) Amanda Baber - The Thrifty Flipperhttps://www.instagram.com/thethriftyflipper/(To) Shona Murphy - Made by Murphyhttps://www.instagram.com/madebymurphy1/Bloopers:Susan - Little Lou Designshttps://www.instagram.com/littleloudesigns/Zibra:Website: Zibrahttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/Podcast Page: Zibra's Before & After Furniture Refinishing Podcasthttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/pages/the-zibra-podcast-season-5

    Staging Category Winner and Staging Your Piece.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 55:38


    Courtney Weisel of Steel Birch Studios chats about her Golden Brush Award winning piece in the Staging category.  Plus she talks about how she goes through the process of staging her pieces.Main:Courtney  - Steel Birch Studioshttps://www.instagram.com/steelbirchstudios/Ad:Sandra Martinez - Black Lab Furniture Revivalhttps://www.instagram.com/blacklabfurniturerevival/Tip:Andy - Furniture Fables by Andyhttps://www.instagram.com/furniturefablesbyandy/Accolades:(From) Linda Dubois - Smooched Furniture & Decorhttps://www.instagram.com/smoochedfurnituredecor/(To) Laura - Rescued Refined Designhttps://www.instagram.com/rescued_refined_designbylaura/Bloopers:MaryEllen Adzima - 100 Thousand Welcomeshttps://www.instagram.com/100thousandwelcomes/Zibra:Website: Zibrahttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/Podcast Page: Zibra's Before & After Furniture Refinishing Podcasthttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/pages/the-zibra-podcast-season-5

    Farmhouse Style Category Winner!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 64:13


    The Vintage Sisters, Jenn and Amanda, Co-Host as they talk to the March "Staging" Winners as they share about their process in Staging.Main:Amanda & Jenn  - Vintage Sistershttps://www.instagram.com/vintagesisterssk/Ad:Kimberly Kollasch - RS Home Designhttps://www.instagram.com/rshomedesign400/Tip:Robin Edler - ReMade by Robinhttps://www.instagram.com/remadebyrobin/Question:Anastasia Graziose - Shab to Radhttps://www.instagram.com/shabtorad/Donna Kazaitis  - This Old Vintagehttps://www.instagram.com/thisoldvintage/Hailey Halverson - Halverson Home Decorhttps://www.instagram.com/halversonhomedecor/Karin Paterson - Designs by Karinhttps://www.instagram.com/designsbykarin/Zibra:Website: Zibrahttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/Podcast Page: Zibra's Before & After Furniture Refinishing Podcasthttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/pages/the-zibra-podcast-season-5

    Refinishing Larger Pieces

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 67:05


    Taking Artistic Close-Up Photos!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 38:17


    All things Close-Up!  Christiane of SO SCHÖN NEU answers questions about her Golden Brush Award winning piece in the Artistic Close-Up category, plus we hear from Katy of Furniture Refreshed and Jen of Perfectly Imperfect Furniture on how they achieve their beautiful close-up shots!Main:Christiane  - SO SCHÖN NEUhttps://www.instagram.com/so.schoen.neu/Katy - Furniture Refreshedhttps://www.instagram.com/furniture.refreshed/Jen - Perfectly Imperfect Furniturehttps://www.instagram.com/perfectlyimperfectfurnitureres/Ad:Pamela Stevens - Pam's Restored Elementshttps://www.instagram.com/pamsrestoredelements/Tip:Whitney - White House on the Squarehttps://www.instagram.com/whitehouseonthesquare/Question:Annalisa - Sage and Vintagehttps://www.instagram.com/sageandvintage/Liahna Higgs - Bells and Thistles Furniturehttps://www.instagram.com/bellsandthistlesfurniture/Stefanie - Refreshed by Stefhttps://www.instagram.com/refreshed.bystef/Vicki Waite - Rowan Tree Interiorshttps://www.instagram.com/rowantreeinteriors/Blooper:Debbie Hinton - Vintage Furniture Findshttps://www.instagram.com/vintagefurniturefinds/Zibra:Website: Zibrahttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/Podcast Page: Zibra's Before & After Furniture Refinishing Podcasthttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/pages/the-zibra-podcast-season-5

    Restoring Wood Furniture

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 58:18


    Karen of The Cozy Cottage answers questions about her Golden Brush Award winning piece in the Restored Wood category, plus she takes her "secrets" in doing so.Main: Karen Delaney - The Cozy Cottage KYhttps://www.instagram.com/thecozycottageky/Ad: Ellen Wuagneux - Vintage Keyhttps://www.instagram.com/vintagekey_fl/Tip: Tiffany McMenaman - RefabSixhttps://www.instagram.com/refab_six/Question:Anastasia Spring - Furniture by Anastasiahttps://www.instagram.com/furniture_by_anastasia/Joanna M  - Painting by the Pennyhttps://www.instagram.com/paintingbythepenny/Krystal Foster - Foster Farmhouse Furniturehttps://www.instagram.com/fosterfarmhousefurniture/Robin Morley Ploof - RMP Designshttps://www.instagram.com/rmpdesigns/Blooper:Christine Castray - Driftwood Home Furniturehttps://www.instagram.com/driftwoodhomefurniture/Zibra:Website: Zibrahttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/Podcast Page: Zibra's Before & After Furniture Refinishing Podcasthttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/pages/the-zibra-podcast-season-5

    Repurposing Furniture

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 58:22


    Becky of Phoenix Vintage Furniture answers questions about her Golden Brush Award winning piece in the Repurposed category.Main: Becky Ackroyd - Phoenix Vintage Furniturehttps://www.instagram.com/phoenixvintagefurniture/Ad: Alissa - Rustic Refreshhttps://www.instagram.com/rustic_refresh/Event: Krista Litka - Live with Kristahttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/blogs/how-to-series/live-with-kristenTip: Brianna Kanuck - Brianna Kanuckhttps://www.instagram.com/briannakanuck/Question:Christiana Hollingsworth - CJFlipsIthttps://www.instagram.com/cj.flips.it/Zoey Reade  - The Creative Zohttps://www.instagram.com/thecreativezo/Zibra:Website: Zibrahttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/Podcast Page: Zibra's Before & After Furniture Refinishing Podcasthttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/pages/the-zibra-podcast-season-5

    GBA Mid-Century Modern Category Winner!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 48:58


    Andy Han of Modern Makeover answers questions about his Golden Brush Award winning piece in the Mid-Century Modern category. Main: Andy Han - Modern Makeoverhttps://www.instagram.com/modern.makeovers/Ad: Kim O'Donoghue - Needle & Brush Decorhttps://www.instagram.com/needleandbrushdecor/Tip: Nicole - Black Birch Interiorhttps://www.instagram.com/blackbirchinterior/Uncovering Art:Kandi Jamieson - Orchids True Bluehttps://www.instagram.com/orchidstrueblue/Question:Anja - Annoush Designshttps://www.instagram.com/annoushdesigns/Richa Bista  - House We Call Homehttps://www.instagram.com/house.wecall.home/Sara Chen - Sara Chen Designhttps://www.instagram.com/sara.chen.design/If This Piece Could Talk:Jennifer Beck - Saved by Designhttps://www.instagram.com/savedbydesign.tn/Zibra:Website: Zibrahttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/Podcast Page: Zibra's Before & After Furniture Refinishing Podcasthttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/pages/the-zibra-podcast-season-5

    GBA Multi-Colored Piece Category Winner!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 29:35


    Kandi Jamieson of Orchids True Blue chats about her Golden Brush Award winning piece in the Multi-Colored Piece category.  Plus, Kandi shares her "secret" to refinishing furniture!Main: Kandi Jamieson - Orchids True Blue https://www.instagram.com/orchidstrueblue/Ad: Jill Bishop - Back Porch Lilly https://www.instagram.com/backporchlilly/Tip: Jessie - Cypress House Designhttps://www.instagram.com/cypresshousedesign/ Question:Arti Louisiana - Sage Furnishingshttps://www.instagram.com/sagefurnishings_/ Bonnie & Deanna - Cornflower Restorationshttps://www.instagram.com/cornflowerrestorations/ Kaylor Chaffin - Rhetts Refinisheshttps://www.instagram.com/rhettsrefinishes/Accoaldes: Jennifer Edwardson - Jennifer Edwardson DIYhttps://www.instagram.com/jenniferedwardson.diy/Karin - Designs by Karinhttps://www.instagram.com/designsbykarin/Zibra:Website: Zibrahttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/Podcast Page: Zibra's Before & After Furniture Refinishing Podcasthttps://www.enjoyzibra.com/pages/the-zibra-podcast-season-5

    Choosing the Best Medium for Your Pieces!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 23:57


    Celebrating our 200th Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 63:44


    Broadening Your Skills and Friendships

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 39:17


    Diane of Art to Di For guests hosts and introduces her friend and fellow decorative painter Lori Wilson of Wilson Decorative Solutions.  They discuss the art of decorative painting and how it can broaden your skills as a furniture refinisher and increase your friendships.  Also included in conversation is about an upcoming event hosted by the International Decorative Artisans League.

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