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
I 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
I 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
So pretty!
Vera says
This piece definitely looks like the original paint is still on it. A tutorial would be so interesting.
Dona Deam says
I like the way it turned out. It does look it has been painted different colors over time. Thanks for sharing
Michelle singleton says
Might 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
The best Ideas!!!
Diana Hanson says
PPPPPlease do a tutorial!!!! Piece is gorgeous and I want to learn your technique(s)!!!! Thank you!!!
Heidi says
Thanks 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! 🙂