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    Home » Two Tone Turquoise Painted Furniture

    Two Tone Turquoise Painted Furniture

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    Painting Antique Furniture

    The furniture project today was a custom makeover. The dresser with mirror is an antique and has beautiful curvy swirly wood appliques. The client requested a two tone turquoise paint finish.....and heavy distressing.

    mix two shades of turquoise to paint detailed wood furniture

    Two Tone Turquoise Painted Furniture

    The client had a vision and it worked. Two tone turquoise was the perfect paint finish for this piece. I highlighted the wood details with a dark turquoise for nice contrast. I know the distressed paint is a bit over the top for some of you but that is what the client requested.vintage dresser for paint makeoverThis is how the dresser looked before painting. The customer purchased it at the shop next door to the store where my booth is located. vintage mirror dresser topperI painted the dresser at the shop. I used to do that a lot. In fact this makeover is from February 2012. I found the photos in an online album where I apparently saved them along with some other photos. It's a pretty cool piece and a nice makeover so I thought I would share it with you. I can't believe it's been 7 years since I painted it. Time flies.
    mixing paint colors for furnitureThe paint is Beyond Paint in White and I used those little bottles of acrylic paint to make the two shades of turquoise. I like mixing my own paint colors. You can find my custom Junktion Red paint here along with the formula.
    painters tape keeps paint off of mirrorThe wood details on the mirror were in perfect condition. A lot of times the curly cue tips have been broken off.
    I removed the mirror from the dresser before painting it. I'm not a neat painter so I applied painter's tape around the edges of the mirror. That's easier than scraping off dried paint.
    painted dresser before sandingI used the darker turquoise paint on the bottom two drawers and the detailed appliques. The darker turquoise really highlights the curvy wood pieces.
    using an electric sander to distress paintAn electric sander was the only way to go for this project. The pointy mouse sander was a good choice for getting into those small curvy areas. I used 60 grit sandpaper in order to remove a lot of paint.

    A Two Tone Turquoise Paint Finish Highlights Details On An Antique Wood Dresser

    The antique dresser had wheels. I removed them for clean up and oiling.

    pretty painted two tone turquoise details on vintage wood dresser mirrorClose up look at the details.
    How A Two Tone Paint Finish Can Highlight Furniture DetailsIf I were to do a similar piece now I would use a neutral or dark wax to darken the raw wood caused by the distressing.
    heavily distressed painted furniture

    I would also be more precise with the distressing. Using an electric sander leaves weird looking "sanded" areas if you aren't careful. I don't mind admitting that I mess up.....which I do a lot. In this case I've learned through trial and error and years of furniture makeovers how to use the sander and get a more authentic looking distressed finish.
    heavily distressed turquoise paint

    The knobs on the top two drawers were big and glass and didn't look too good with the new paint. I purchased 4 new knobs at Hobby Lobby and I thought they would be perfect. The  color was nice but they stuck out too far and the curvature of the dresser drawer made them sit at a weird angle. So I made a trip home to pick up some plain old brown knobs from my hardware stash.

    If you like this makeover you will love the Black Aged And Distressed Vintage Dresser here.

    I painted the original drawer pulls on the bottom two drawers using the turquoise paint.
    two shades of turquoise paint highlights wood details on antique furniture

    The client was happy and that makes me happy. I love the finish. Do you like it? What about the color? Too much distressing?

    How about seeing my older paint projects. Like it or not? Most of you probably haven't seen my earlier work.

    As always thanks for being here and have a great day, Kathy

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    1. Robin

      February 06, 2019 at 8:14 pm

      Beautiful and obviously timeless.

      Reply
    2. Jauquetta

      February 06, 2019 at 6:05 am

      I don't care for this level of distress. It becomes a third color and makes the piece too busy for me. I would have preferred just the grayish blue and the distressing. It appears too forced somehow. Just my taste. Just too busy, love the curve but would have kept it all one color.

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    3. Debra A Wise

      February 05, 2019 at 1:53 pm

      Great job on this! One of my favorite pieces. It's gorgeous and the colors are perfect. Pinned to my Furniture board.

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    4. Rose Lefebvre

      February 05, 2019 at 1:24 pm

      Love colors but not too hip on the high amount of distress.

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    5. Wendy

      February 05, 2019 at 9:17 am

      This has so much more personality now . I’m usually not a fan of distressing but it’s perfect for this piece . Colors are to die for . You nailed it ! Good job !

      Reply
    6. Debbie Ridings

      February 05, 2019 at 8:57 am

      Good job Cathey!!!

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    7. Heather @ The Junktion

      February 24, 2012 at 11:57 am

      Love the distressing on this piece!!

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    8. Candy

      February 23, 2012 at 2:20 pm

      LOVE your painted furniture pieces. I see your in Clarksville, TN.......do you sell in a shop there. Im in Lawrenceburg, TN, bout 90 miles south of Nashville. I'll be back soon to see what else you've painted!!!

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    9. Beth @ Free Stylin'

      February 22, 2012 at 6:39 pm

      Beautiful!! I absolutely love the colors.

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    10. Helen

      February 21, 2012 at 8:37 pm

      I'm stopping over from MMS link party! I think the dresser turned out great....there's nothing better than a happy client!!

      Reply
    11. Cynthia

      February 17, 2012 at 8:39 am

      Okay... you did it again 🙂 This piece is absolutely gorgeous! Love it!

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    12. Style Sisters

      February 17, 2012 at 12:22 am

      OH yes I like it! This turned out so fabulous!! Great job!

      Karin

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    13. Sarah

      February 16, 2012 at 10:40 pm

      This is a great dresser! Love the colors and distressing!! -Sarah

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    14. {twenty}something

      February 11, 2012 at 3:50 pm

      This looks great!!! Is this chalk paint? If not, what kind of paint did you use?

      Reply
    15. The Midwest Cottage

      February 11, 2012 at 3:06 pm

      Well Mrs. Kathy, you know I'd love this one!-Liz

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    16. Rasonda @ Lake Cottage Dreams

      February 11, 2012 at 7:32 am

      Oh I just ADORE this dresser!!! Saw it on Domestically Speaking spotlight party. I am your newest follower. Cant wait to see what you do next.

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    17. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking

      February 10, 2012 at 11:34 pm

      Gorgeous!!! I'm putting it in the PoPP Spotlight this weekend. Thanks for linking up. I'd love for you to submit your project to my new site too, powerofpaint.net .

      Reply
    18. Ticking and Toile

      February 10, 2012 at 3:50 pm

      Totally amazing!!! Love it!
      xo,
      Shellagh

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    19. lynn

      February 10, 2012 at 6:54 am

      omgoodness, this is so fab!

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    20. Simply Salvaged Restoration

      February 07, 2012 at 9:47 pm

      This is beautiful! I'm your newest follower =)

      Reply
    21. [email protected]

      February 07, 2012 at 8:15 pm

      Great Work..beautiful transformation!

      Reply
    22. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      February 07, 2012 at 7:53 pm

      you know i love me some aqua! 🙂 great job, kathy!

      Reply
    23. eleven-o-one

      February 04, 2012 at 7:00 pm

      I love the two colors together. The piece is lovely!
      Fran

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    24. [email protected]

      February 04, 2012 at 10:58 am

      Absolutely beautiful! I have yet to distress a piece this much,but I am drooling over the finished dresser. Great job!

      Reply
    25. Kristina @ ReMadeSimple

      February 03, 2012 at 10:02 pm

      Very pretty love the 2 tones seems like this is a new trend I love it.

      Reply
    26. Amy - while wearing heels

      February 03, 2012 at 9:15 pm

      What a beautiful transformation!

      Reply
    27. Tricia

      February 03, 2012 at 9:06 pm

      Wow - looks great!

      makingitfeellikehome.blogspot.com

      Reply
    28. [email protected]

      February 03, 2012 at 8:57 pm

      that piece is stunning! You are talented!

      Reply

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