Posted: 16-08-2014 , 08:40 PM #1 | |
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Upcycled furniture repainted dresser
It's amazing what you can do with paint :-)
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Posted: 18-08-2014 , 03:34 PM #2 | |
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its gorgeous and so much brighter. well done.
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Posted: 18-08-2014 , 07:00 PM #3 | |
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thank you.
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Posted: 18-08-2014 , 07:19 PM #4 | |
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Very nice job! Can I ask if you primed the wood or sanded the original varnish off? Also, what type of paint did you use to actually paint it. Looks so much bigger and brighter!
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Posted: 18-08-2014 , 07:29 PM #5 | |
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Very cool and tasteful retro-chic, Rachelirl.
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Posted: 18-08-2014 , 08:03 PM #6 | ||
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Hi there, I used Annie Sloan chalk paint and sealed it with her specialised wax. You can achieve the same effect if you don't want to use this. If you use a primer/undercoat first applied with a small brush and mini gloss roller. Just use one or two coats of quick drying satin paint on top. You can get whatever colour satin paint you like mixed in a good paint shop. I'd recommend the quick drying satin paint as it dries quickly allowing you to do a second coat in no time. I've painted kitchen presses with satin paint. I had the paint mixed to the colour I wanted and the finish is excellent. There is no need to sand the press before you paint it. I never do and I seem to get away with it, the primer/undercoat will cover the colour of the press and create a base for the paint to adhere to :-) |
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Posted: 19-08-2014 , 03:20 PM #7 | |
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Thanks for the step by step.
I've some units I want to paint up so every bit of information about successful projects is really helpful! :) |
Posted: 19-08-2014 , 10:52 PM #8 | |
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Wow !!! what a transformation, its true its amazing what paint will do. Love it.I am trying to get up the courage to paint some units.
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Posted: 20-08-2014 , 11:37 AM #9 | |
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Fantastic job! Really impressive!
Is Annie Sloan chalk paint easily available? I only heard of it last week when I was searching for a course on furniture restoration. |
Posted: 20-08-2014 , 08:25 PM #10 | |
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Wonderful work
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Posted: 21-08-2014 , 04:28 PM #11 | |
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Amazing transformation
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Posted: 23-08-2014 , 05:04 PM #12 | |
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Hi rodoesall.
Just to let you know the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is available in Rua on Capel Street, and another shop in Cow's Lane, Temple Bar that I can't remember the name of! There is also a shop that stocks it in Dalkey if that is nearer you. I use it a lot to paint furniture and it sticks to anything. There is also another brand if chalk paint that is nice to work with - Authentico - and they have a range of colours. You could google it for stockists. Lovely job on the dresser original poster - what colour did you use in Annie Sloan paint? Thanks, Chalkie. |
Posted: 24-08-2014 , 11:25 PM #13 | |
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That looks fantastic it looked so dated before, I wouldn't have looked at it twice. You've done a brilliant job!
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Posted: 22-12-2014 , 01:26 PM #14 | |
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Fantastic, modern retro ;)
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