I found this night stand at a thrift store for $5.
It was agood solid piece, just some scratches & looking a little dated
(Believe me, I know the feeling).
I sanded it and went over the entire piece with de-glosser to help the paint adhere.
I painted it black and immediately went over it with paint thinner in random spots.
I do this to take off some of the paint & give it a worn look.
Then I sanded the edges and stained the piece with red mahogany stain. I painted it black and immediately went over it with paint thinner in random spots.
I do this to take off some of the paint & give it a worn look.
I love the way it turned out.
I think it's very important and makes the job a lot easier if you find a good solid piece of furniture that doesn't need a lot of repairs.
Love your blog. I am from Payson, but know live in California. Hoping to move back some day. When I do I'm picking you up and we are heading to the nearest gas station for a fountain soda and then we are going to hit every yard sale with in a thirty mile radius.
ReplyDeleteLet me know when you move back!
ReplyDeleteI love how your nightstand turned out~having the wood show through the black paint looks so good! Now it looks like a true antique.
ReplyDeleteI'm an Idaho girl, and I think of Utah girls as distant cousins. :)
Oohhhhhhh, I love it! I didnt know you could rub stain over paint. I have so much to learn.
ReplyDeleteBree~
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ReplyDeleteKristy 4 the love of WOOD