Layered Paint Finish For Furniture
This project didn’t come together easily but I like the results. I achieved the layered paint finish I was going for….mostly….it just happened in a round about way. I’m patting myself on the back….and having a piece of chocolate.
This little boxy nightstand is darn cute after the makeover.
This is the night stand/side table the JTS paid $22 for at an auction. Usually my max price for a night stand is $10 but I really prefer to pay no more than $5. When I take the finished piece to the shop to sell I will price it at $35. That’s probably top dollar in my area of the country. Not much profit on this project.
The JTS is new to the buying furniture part of the buy/sell process. He’s usually behind the scenes doing furniture repairs and all of the hard dirty work. He is warming up to this whole auction thing though and I love that he wants to buy project pieces for me.
I started this project with the idea of having three layers of paint….white, pink, and gray. I did accomplish that. But things definitely did not go as planned.
I’m happy with the layered finish. It almost looks natural, like the piece was painted three different colors over a period of time and the paint distressed naturally over the years. I like it! I especially like seeing some of the original finish.
I may do a tutorial and I may not. The process I went through is definitely not one I will use again. There is an easier way I’m sure. I will probably post all of the photos of the process and tell you what I did wrong. You guys might like that. I do things wrong all the time. I just find a way to make the projects turn out right.
See you guys tomorrow!
Jenny @ Refresh Living says
May 18, 2016 at 6:25 amI love how this turned out, even if it didn’t quite go as planned! It’s always great when you still love the finished product, though. 🙂
Judy Gaaskjolen says
May 6, 2016 at 8:15 amI could really use some ideas for distressing outdoor decorations. Such as old pails, spreaders, wheelbarrows,etc. I have bought some of these items that have been already painted in awful colors and want to change the look. I spose I would need to purchase outdoor paint. Id like them to look rusty or the old galvanized gray. Any ideas?
Loni says
May 5, 2016 at 11:05 pmSo pretty!
Vera says
May 4, 2016 at 9:04 pmThis piece definitely looks like the original paint is still on it. A tutorial would be so interesting.
Dona Deam says
May 4, 2016 at 7:31 pmI like the way it turned out. It does look it has been painted different colors over time. Thanks for sharing
Michelle singleton says
May 4, 2016 at 11:55 amMight not have been easy but whatever you did worked perfectly!! That is a three chocolate and a glass of wine pat on the back piece if ever seen one.Love your fun approach Thanks for making my week
Tara says
May 4, 2016 at 8:39 amThe best Ideas!!!
Diana Hanson says
May 4, 2016 at 6:35 amPPPPPlease do a tutorial!!!! Piece is gorgeous and I want to learn your technique(s)!!!! Thank you!!!
Heidi says
May 4, 2016 at 6:18 amThanks for sharing this piece. It is a great example of the distressed finish. I appreciate that your process didn’t go as planned. I just had the same experience with a picture frame project. I bought a plain brown frame from Walmart. I wanted to try the Vaseline technique and layering. It didn’t go as I had imagined! I ended up repainting the frame 2 more times and distressing it. I’ll post some pics on the FB page. I can say that I learned from this one! 🙂