How to Update Your Décor with Rub 'N Buff

Do you have décor that’s lost it’s shine? Perhaps your style has changed, and your décor needs updated to reflect it. Today, I’m showing you how simple it is to update your décor with Rub ‘N Buff.

I will be the first to admit that I like to change my décor out frequently. On the other hand, I’m extremely frugal. If there’s something I can DIY or make over to save money, I will absolutely do it. That’s what this blog is all about, after all. Using rub ‘n buff just makes sense for me. I can totally transform any of my décor, and quite affordably at that. I was slightly intimidated by it the first time I used it though. The instructions on the packaging seemed vague, and not very detailed. After the first use, I realized that the reason the instructions are so simple because using their product is just that. Simple. For a little bit of time and effort, any of my dated home décor can be totally transformed. Today, I’m showing you how!

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I ordered this light fixture for our dining room from Amazon. It’s the style, size, and shape I wanted. I read through the description, thought for sure I read that it was black, and then saw there was only ONE in stock. I pressed the “order now” button faster than you could blink. The light came about two weeks later. It was brown. Very brown. Especially against the fireplace mantle I just painted black. My husband graciously offered to remove the light fixture for me so I could paint it, but before he did I remembered rub ‘n buff. I ordered it in the color ebony. I am so glad I did!

Yes, I still need to paint that tiny section by the fireplace. I was testing out colors but decided I like it best white with the black mantle.

This product is really unlike any other I’ve used. It’s not a paint. It’s wax. It has a metallic finish, and adheres to almost any surface. I’ve used it on lamps, picture frames, mirrors, drawer pulls, and a light fixture. It has exceeded all of my expectations on every project.

A few pointers before you start your own project:

The manufacturer recommends applying this with a cloth, a stiff brush, or you fingers. I’ve found that using my finger is the easiest, but be sure to wear gloves. It does come off you skin easily enough, but I’ve learned it tends to cling to cuticles. Wearing gloves ensures my hands, and cuticles, stay clean.
PROTECT YOUR WORK AREA. I learned this the hard way. I got black rub ‘n buff all over my white table. Not. Cool. It came off well enough using an acetone fingernail polish remover (per the instructions for removal), but it would’ve been a whole lot easier to cover the work area first.
Don’t use a good cloth. It will be ruined. Be sure to use a cloth that’s already on it’s last leg.
Keep fingernail polish handy. I did learn that once this stuff dries it becomes much more difficult to remove. Which is great for the piece you’re redoing…not so great for your white table. ha! Keeping the acetone handy is a smart move…just in case.
Open the windows. It says to be sure you use this in a well ventilated area, and that’s exactly what you should do. I stinks. If you can do your project outside, even better!

Have you ever used rub ‘n buff? Got something you could definitely give a makeover to using it? I’d love to hear about it below, so be sure to comment and tell me!!

As always, thank you SO much for spending a tiny part of your day with me. I appreciate you. Talk to you soon!