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    Home » Painted Furniture » Painting A Metallic Gold Stripe On Furniture For The Wow Factor

    Painting A Metallic Gold Stripe On Furniture For The Wow Factor

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    It's easy to paint a metallic gold stripe on furniture and I'm going to show you how to do it. The little metallic gold stripe took this chest of drawers from being just another black piece of furniture to a statement piece. I wasn't sure how the spray paint would work for painting the stripe but it worked perfectly!

    how to paint a gold stripe on black furniture

    how to paint a gold stripe on black furniture

    I love black furniture. Black adds drama to just about anything and definitely draws your eye. But I get tired of doing the usual stuff so decided to experiment. How about painting a stripe on one of the drawers?

    mahogany chest of drawers before paint

    You guys will remember this piece I bought at a local used furniture store. It was $85, a bit over what I normally pay. I couldn’t pass on that curvy front or the legs and I love the look of chest-on-chest pieces. You can see it needed some work......

    How to paint stripes on furniture

    And this is how it looked after a little love. Today is the Furniture Fixer Uppers tour and my friends have some beautiful projects to share. All the links are at the bottom of the post. Now for the details on the paint and the stripe and how I cleaned and shined those grungy drawer pulls…..

    tape drawer sides for neat line

    One thing I like to do before painting the drawers is to tape off the sides so I have a nice neat paint line. Looks much more professional. I also cover the hardware screw holes on the inside of the drawer with painters tape. That keeps the paint from leaking into the drawer.

    Products used in this project:
    Beyond Paint - Licorice
    RustOleum Metallic Rose Gold Spray Paint
    FrogTape
    Bar Keepers Friend

    Beyond Paint Licorice color

    I chose Beyond Paint for this project. The paint is a primer, paint, and sealer all in one. I love the sheen…not flat….and not shiny. The color is Licorice, a rich black. I have to say this paint is my go-to when black is the color choice. Whites, reds, blues, I use latex paint or special furniture paints but for black I always go with the Beyond Paint.

    painting a nice straight line on furniture

    I applied two coats of paint. The first coat covered really well but I always miss spots here and there and the second coat catches those missed areas.

    Furniture makeover using black paint

    While the paint was drying I went to work on the drawer pulls. My first plan was to leave the original hardware with the aged patina. But then I remembered everyone talking about a product that takes all that tarnish off.

    original brass furniture pulls to be cleaned with Bar Keepers Friend

    And if I was going to paint a bright metallic gold stripe on the chest of drawers the furniture pulls would not look very good at all.

    Barkeepers Friend for cleaning vintage furniture hardware

    The product I used to clean and shine the drawer pulls is called Bar Keepers Friend. (find it here on Amazon)It did take a bit of rubbing with a rag and a toothbrush to make the pulls look like new again.

    Use Barkeepers Friend and a toothbrush to clean and shine old furniture pulls

    Use Barkeepers Friend and a toothbrush to clean and shine old furniture pulls.

    The chest has 15 drawer pulls! It took a good two hours to clean those things but it was worth it. I even got the JTS to help me clean the pulls. He never minds helping me out. There might be just a bit of tarnish remaining here and there but not enough to notice.

    Frogtape for painting a stripe on furniture

    I let the black paint dry overnight then applied FrogTape to the second drawer of the chest. I put two strips of tape on the top edge and two on the bottom edge of the drawer. I didn't want to worry about getting spray paint on any of the black paint, so the drawer front was completely covered with painters tape except for where the stripe was going to be.

    Rustoleum Metallic Rose gold paint for the furniture stripe

    Next I sprayed the taped off area for the stripe with Rust-Oleum Metallic Spray Paint in Rose Gold. I applied three light coats waiting a few minutes between each coat of paint. The metallic paint has maybe just a hint of rose but not much. It's just a pretty shiny gold color.

    How to paint a metallic gold stripe on a chest of drawers or dresser

    How to paint a metallic gold stripe on a chest of drawers or dresser

    How easy was that. The most time consuming part of this project was the hardware. Removing the 15 drawer pulls, cleaning them, and putting them all back on took some time. But I’m glad I shined them up.

    Rustoleum Metallic Gold Spray Paint furniture project

    Rustoleum Metallic Gold Spray Paint furniture project

    Do you like the shiny pulls or do you prefer the aged patina? Do you think I should have painted stripes on all the drawers?

    how to add glamour to furniture with a gold stripe

    I have to say I'm patting myself on the back over this project. I liked the chest of drawers and so did the JTS. We decided to keep it and move it into our bedroom to replace an old chest of drawers.

    Black furniture with gold stripes

    This is how the chest of drawers looks in the bedroom. Using metallic gold accents in the decor really makes that gold stripe pop as does the black paint. Since I painted this chest almost 5 years ago we have updated our bedroom completely....new paint for walls, new curtains, new painted furniture, new padded headboard, new ceiling fan......the works. You can see the new look here.....Brown Master Bedroom Paint And Decor Ideas Before And After

     

    Paint metallic stripes on furniture using spray paint

    Paint gold metallic stripes on furniture using spray paint.

    Time to visit my friends on the tour and check out their fantastic makeovers. Just click the pink text links below.

    1. Prodigal Pieces
    2. Girl In The Garage
    3. Confessions Of A Serial Diy'er
    4. The Interior Frugalista
    5. Just The Woods

    This project first appeared on Petticoat Junktion in March of 2017. The post has been updated with newly edited photos and information. Hope you enjoyed the project if you missed it in 2017 or was glad for the rerun if you were here for the first showing. 

    I'm working on a new paint project, a table and chairs, post coming soon. As always, thanks for being here, Kathy

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. ash peever

      February 02, 2022 at 4:25 am

      POP ! goes the WOW factor ! What an incredible transformation, very inspiring... Thank you for the share Kathy.

      Reply
    2. Leslie Smith

      January 31, 2022 at 3:20 pm

      Stunning! By the way, Barkeeper'f Friend is good on rust spots in a bath or shower. It's a wonderful product!

      Reply
    3. Laurie

      April 23, 2021 at 7:31 pm

      The wood looks mahogany. Did you shellac or use stainblocker? Or did the black paint prevent the bleed through?

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        April 28, 2021 at 10:05 am

        There was no bleed thru or at least I didn't see any with the black paint.

    4. Sara

      April 06, 2017 at 8:09 pm

      Kathy, this is GORGEOUS! I can't believe how much impact one stripe makes. Feeling inspired to be more creative with my furniture fixes. Love it:) #fridaysfurniturefix

      Reply
    5. Brenda Young (@UniqueJunktique)

      April 06, 2017 at 8:53 am

      Thanks so much for sharing this amazing makeover at Fridays Furniture FIx Kathy, wonderful design it really grabs your attention with that sexy sleek velvety black complimented by the bright pop of gold bling applied in all the right places. Marvelous work and it's this week's featured project!

      Reply
    6. Kelsey

      April 01, 2017 at 10:11 pm

      Oh, that looks so awesome! I love the elegant shape of the dresser and the glamorous style you gave it.
      Kelsey
      acupofteawithkelsey.blogspot.com

      Reply
    7. Brenda Young

      April 01, 2017 at 10:44 am

      Wow Kathy! I really adore this makeover what a stunner! Grabs one's attention with finesse and elegance, really a beautiful job!

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        April 01, 2017 at 11:10 am

        Thank you Brenda!

    8. Debrashoppeno5

      March 29, 2017 at 10:11 am

      What a gorgeous transformation.

      Reply
    9. Marsha

      March 29, 2017 at 9:13 am

      I love this. Thanks the black and gold are so elegant. I prefer the hardware shined up. Beautiful piece.

      Reply
    10. Carol @ The Red Painted Cottage

      March 29, 2017 at 8:58 am

      Kathy, I'm in love with that gold bling. You did great! And I did't know about Bar Keeper could be used for cleaning brass

      Reply
    11. Rose L.

      March 28, 2017 at 2:15 pm

      Wow! The hardware sure cleaned up nice!! It is a much improved look definitely!

      Reply
    12. EFFIE CARROLL

      March 28, 2017 at 8:11 am

      Good job on this piece. Like the gold against the black. Very classy.

      Reply
    13. Denise

      March 28, 2017 at 6:20 am

      Wow, turned out gorgeous! This is the very same furniture we had in military housing in Alaska! We had the matching bedside table as well as the same chest of drawers, including those pulls! Would love to have that and redo it like you did! That is very solid furniture, no crappy MDF anywhere in it.

      Reply
    14. Charlee

      March 28, 2017 at 2:55 am

      Whoa! What a spectacular transformation! Nice work.

      Aloha,
      Charlee

      Reply
    15. Bonnie

      March 27, 2017 at 4:29 pm

      The dresser came out beautiful. I love the way that you took the time to shine all of the hardware. The handles sparkle.

      Reply
    16. [email protected]

      March 27, 2017 at 11:07 am

      Beautiful makeover, Kathy! Love it.

      Reply
    17. Mimi

      March 27, 2017 at 1:17 am

      I LOVE this. So glamorous! Fab!

      Reply
    18. Fonda Rush

      March 26, 2017 at 7:53 pm

      With this project, you couldn't help but go shiny! This is an excellent piece...and so elegant!

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        March 26, 2017 at 7:55 pm

        Thanks Fonda! I think we're keeping this piece. When we get it in the house I'll share more photos.

    19. Debra Nelson

      March 25, 2017 at 9:34 am

      Wow! Just wow! With all the the destressed pieces flooding the DIY market, this piece is a welcome relief! I'm curious...in the before before photo there appears to be a long gouge/scratch on the side. Did you fill it in?

      Reply
    20. Broken Bit Mosaics

      March 24, 2017 at 9:29 am

      I changed my comment name from The JR aka Ramona
      to Broken Bit Mosaics

      I hope you have a happy weekend.

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        March 24, 2017 at 9:44 am

        Thanks, you too!

    21. Your little Sister

      March 24, 2017 at 8:19 am

      You knocked this one out of the park!! My favorite makeover to date.

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        March 24, 2017 at 8:39 am

        Thanks little sis! High praise from you 🙂

    22. Karen Baumgardner

      March 23, 2017 at 10:39 pm

      I'm still amazed at the power of paint, even though I paint furniture myself and also do artwork and decorating. The reveal is my favorite part-even when you know it will be pretty, one comes along that is just - WOW - and you definitely have one of those here!!!! Very creative makeover, thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    23. Melody Klotz

      March 23, 2017 at 9:59 pm

      Looks really great! I love the shiny handles and the gold stripe

      Reply
    24. Heather

      March 23, 2017 at 9:47 pm

      Wonderful! It may be popular to paint old furniture bright bold (loud) colors, but not every piece deserves that treatment. You took a beautiful piece of furniture and made it beautiful in a whole new way! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    25. Naomi S.

      March 23, 2017 at 9:30 pm

      When I read the first lines of your post about a "metallic gold stripe" I thought whatever she's applied that to, I'm not going to like! Then.... I saw the completed project and I was astounded at how stunning that stripe is with the black. I think it is just what that big old dresser needed--a focal point! And I do think cleaning the hardware was the right thing to do because it compliments the gold stripe better than the tarnished patina would have. All in all, you created a very rich-looking piece of furniture.

      Reply
    26. Jen @ Girl in the Garage

      March 23, 2017 at 5:57 pm

      Ooh, I do love that style of dresser! You made it sleek and unexpected Kathy. Love the gold and black together. xo

      Reply
    27. Debra

      March 23, 2017 at 5:55 pm

      Outstanding. Love it.

      Reply
    28. Anne Doherty

      March 23, 2017 at 5:36 pm

      How did you get your gold paint line so clean? Looks great!

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        March 23, 2017 at 6:01 pm

        FrogTape is the secret Anne!

    29. Anne

      March 23, 2017 at 4:56 pm

      Wow, looks amazing. U love the gold stripe and polishing up the pulls paid off. Great job.

      Reply
    30. Marie|The Interior Frugalista

      March 23, 2017 at 1:42 pm

      Oh my Kathy, do I LOVE what you did with this dresser! The black color gave it such classy look but the gold stripe and pulls took it to another level. I've said it before, I always admire how you step outside of the box. Pinning

      Reply
    31. Nancy

      March 23, 2017 at 1:35 pm

      So unexpected, but oh so classy!! Love the gold!

      Reply
    32. Susan Carle

      March 23, 2017 at 1:27 pm

      This is beautiful. The hardware and metallic stripe -- just lovely.

      Reply
    33. Darlene

      March 23, 2017 at 11:48 am

      I think it is just beautiful! Great job!

      Reply
    34. Mary-the boondocks blog

      March 23, 2017 at 10:17 am

      Wow that is one impressive piece of furniture. It really stands out now!

      Reply
    35. Kaycee F

      March 23, 2017 at 10:13 am

      Kathy, I love this makeover. She is a very different and elegant dresser! The rose gold stripe and the original hardware all cleaned up works perfectly!

      Reply
    36. gwen

      March 23, 2017 at 10:05 am

      i love the entire piece! i always feel so daunted when there are so many drawer pulls! it seems like new ones add too much to the selling cost of a piece. i think the shiny brass looks great and the accent gold stripe really pulls it together!

      Reply
    37. valarie sanford

      March 23, 2017 at 9:36 am

      SWOON!!!

      Reply
    38. Christy

      March 23, 2017 at 9:23 am

      What a great save on this piece, Kathy!! I love the lines of this piece and $85 was a great deal for it! XO

      Reply
    39. Ellen Vogel

      March 23, 2017 at 9:18 am

      Love the rose gold and shiny drawer pulls. You made some great decisions on this one.

      Reply
    40. kandice

      March 23, 2017 at 9:05 am

      OMG! This is amazeballs (can i say that? lol) I LOVE this!

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        March 23, 2017 at 9:07 am

        Hahahaha. Amazeballs works for me. Thanks Kandice!

    41. Carrie

      March 23, 2017 at 9:00 am

      This is a gorgeous makeover!

      Reply
    42. Colleen Forrester

      March 23, 2017 at 8:55 am

      It looks lovely Kathy! Always impressed with your furniture makeovers - they are inspiring.

      Reply
    43. Jolinda

      March 23, 2017 at 8:52 am

      Tastefully done. I love it.

      Reply
    44. Audrey

      March 23, 2017 at 8:16 am

      Wow! This piece is absolutely stunning, so well done- congratulations!

      Reply
    45. sheila

      March 23, 2017 at 8:14 am

      Awesome & elegant!! Thank You!

      Reply
    46. Laura

      March 23, 2017 at 7:17 am

      I have never commented on your blog before but you did a great job on this project. I love it. The gold stripe is so unique and definitely the shiny drawer pulls are a perfect combination.

      Reply
    47. The JR aka Ramona

      March 23, 2017 at 7:15 am

      I love the gold stripe. It looks really good.
      The piece of furniture is a great piece.

      Reply
    48. Christina in FL

      March 23, 2017 at 6:06 am

      WOW!!! Completely SASSY and CLASSY! I adore this makeover and thank you for all the details!!

      Reply
    49. Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces

      March 23, 2017 at 5:54 am

      Shazaaam!! Love that sleek new look, Kathy! And the gold stripe was the perfect touch.

      Reply
    50. Zovesta

      March 23, 2017 at 4:23 am

      Love it!! So unique. And I definitely prefer the shined pulls, matches the gold stripe. 🙂

      Reply

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