This was my first adventure with Rub ‘n Buff.
A Rub ‘n Buff hardware makeover.
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It won’t be my last! If you haven’t heard of Rub ‘N Buff, it is this little tube of amazingness that is like a paint / paste / cream. You can get it in various shades of gold, pewter, silver, etc.
All you do is squeeze a small portion out, I mean SMALL, a little goes a LONG way, and rub it on whatever you want to make gold, silver, etc. Let it dry, then buff. That simple.
My dresser and chest of drawers pulls in the master needed some help. I tried to polish the brass, but that did nothing. They needed a total overhaul.
Some of them were even a little rusty, so I sanded those first. And the after:
After I applied the Rub ‘n Buff, and rubbed and buffed, I did sand them a tad. The gold was a bit too “BAM” for me.
What da ya think?
The Master Bedroom is finally complete. Wanna see the whole shebang? Right this way, please…Master Bedroom Reveal
Need more ideas for restoring your furniture hardware or making new hardware? See these…
How to Clean and Restore Your Hardware with One Product – you won’t believe the difference!
Three Easy Ways to Update Your Furniture Hardware – before you replace it, see if you can update it!
DIY Faux Crystal Knobs – make your own crystals, then turn them into knobs! It’s easier than you think!
DIY Selenite Knobs – easily turn beautiful selenite stones into furniture knobs!
Like what you see?
Follow along:
Tara @ Suburble says
Jenna – this looks great! I’ve never heard of “Rub n’ Buff” before, but I will definitely keep in the back of my mind when I’m on the hunt for projects!
Nicki Parrish says
I have a buffet in my dining room that literally looks exactly like that, except the drawers are configured different and there are three cabinets. But it is shaped exactly the same and that hardward looks similar. My hardware looks horrible too, maybe I will try this.
Sumaya at Evocative Vintage says
Wow, you made it look amazing. That rub ‘n buff stuff is great!:)
hugs
Sumaya
Bethany says
Oh wow! I have never heard of that, it looks great!
Jenny Romaine says
Small changes can make the biggest impact! It looks really great! I adore rub-n-buff!
sara whalen says
Love it! Thanks for this! It will make a big difference on lots of hardware.
Kelly says
What a huge difference! I’m a huge rub n buff fan. That stuff is like magic. Thanks for linking up to Monday Funday!
Kelly @ View Along the Way
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Love it, I use this stuff all the time, it is amazing. Hugs, Marty
Liz Hockamier says
Great job. I saw this beautiful chest and was afraid you were going to paint it.:)
It looks wonderful. I will have to get some of this stuff. I have never heard of it before.
Have a great week!
~Liz
Helen's Decor says
Hi Jenna, I’ve used Rub ‘N Buff for ages and love it. Wow! It made your furniture look new and greater than ever. Are we neighbors? I’m in SE Tennessee!
Six Sisters says
So glad to read about this Rub N Buff! Can’t wait to try it! This post is a lifesaver for us! Have a great week. -The Six Sisters (The chest is beautiful!)
Jamie -Better With Age says
Wow! Good work, Jenna. I’ve never heard of the stuff. Gotta check it out 😉
Jamie
Helen @ Blue Eyed Beauty Blog says
Very nice!! I saw this on facebook earlier this morning and meant to stop over and comment, but completely forgot until I saw it again on Fluster’s Creative Muster!! Fantastic job!! I am really in love with your dressers! WoW so beautiful! 🙂
Helen
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[email protected] says
It looks great! Thanks for the tip, pinning!
Selene @ Restoration Beauty says
Looks awesome!
Hollie @ I'm Busy Procrastinating says
I’ve heard about Rub ‘n Buff before, but had never thought of using it on hardware. That actually gives me a totally different idea though. I bought a pair of 1940s brass pineapple lamps. They are cute but Brasso did nothing to polish the brass and it’s looking very dingy. I bet they would come alive with some Rub ‘n Buff!
Tonna @ USS Crafty says
Shiny! Thanks for sharing at Submarine Sunday! I have some brass knobs and handles that could use a good buffing!
T’onna
Kathy Moody says
It looks great. I love Rub ‘n Buff. It’s amazing what it will do, and did a fabulous job on your hardware. Thanks so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent. 🙂
Jeannie and Linda says
Great job! that stuff is amazing! I love your dresser. It looks too good to paint. Don’t be swayed!
Peace,
Linda at The French Hens Nest
Melissa @ The Inspired Room says
We were on the same wave length!! Your Rub n’ Buff hardware looks awesome!!! Glad you linked up!!
Kimberly @ Colors Mixed Together says
Rub and Buff is pretty awesome isn’t it!? I love your bedroom Jenna. It turned out beautiful! Thanks for linking up to Throwback Thursday!
Kim
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
It is amazing, Kim!! I love, love, love Rub ‘N Buff!
Katie says
Jenna,
Love your post and have used rub n buff on various projects and thinking about using it on some hardware that will get plenty of use.
How has it held up now that it has been about 7 months? Did you use a clear coat over it?
Thanks for letting me know!
Katie
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Hey Katie! Thanks! I love Rub ‘N Buff!! The possibilities with it are endless! I did not use a clear coat or topcoat of any kind on my hardware and it has held up wonderfully! They look just as great as they did when I first did them. Well, besides the dust that I need to take of! haha!
Sherry says
Huge difference! Didn’t even know there was rub n buff. It is like night and day. Wow 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Sherry! It is some of the best stuff ever and it comes in lots of different colors!
Joyce says
Jenna, I’m not receiving anything from you !! Please send me you news letter!!
Jenna says
Hi Joyce! I checked on it and it said you had unsubscribed in December. I went on and resubscribed you. Let me know if you continue to not get the emails!