I am LOVIN' this one...and keepin' it!!
JUST KIDDING!!!!
I do LOVE it...but, I am sending this one home with my friend, Kim.
She has just moved into a new home, painted her room a grey and HAS TO HAVE THIS!!!
This is the best before picture I have...
just your plain ol' maple dresser in great condition.
So, I just gave it a quick coat of primer...
After that dried...I gave the dresser a quick coat of Behr Ashes...a really light an pretty grey.
Trying a new technique....I rubbed soap on the areas that I wanted the grey to show
through once I sanded.
Soap.
Yes, soap...LOVE the results!
Next, I painted the dresser with Behr Atmospheric...one of my favorites!
After the paint dried (it really doesn't take long it has been about 100 degrees daily!!)
I gave the dresser a once over with my sander.
LOVIN' the layered look...see the white and grey peeking through??
I am not a huge fan of wax...I like it, just like to use a brush on clear.
But, because I had rubbed this dresser with the soap....I thought it was a good idea to use wax!
I think I renewed my love for wax....on CERTAIN pieces!!!
(Definitely not on a dining set...yep, I learned my lesson there.)
I love the layers....
Yep, I could keep this one...but, I (and my hubby as well) am happy
to see her go to a loving new home!!!
Come and get 'er, Kim!!!
Have a great week!!
Julie
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That is a great makeover and a lovely colour.
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
DeleteI love the funiture makeovers..it is what I do that brings me such pleasure. Thanks for sharing yours with me.
ReplyDeletetammy
Thanks, Tammy!
DeleteHello from your newest follower! It is hilarious that you said you love it and are keeping it, because everything we paint/re-purpose, we feel the same way! Hope you can stop by and follow us as well! Its good timing too because we are doing a giveaway for a couple cute items. Here is the link, and I am excited to follow you!
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Hi! I hate to part with certain pieces!! Headed your way...
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