How To Antique Furniture
I get a lot of questions about how to antique furniture. It's a really simple process. Once the furniture is painted I use Caromal Colours Toner to age or antique the paint.
How To Antique Furniture
I gave this dresser a two-tone antiqued finish using the toner. The vintage dresser with mirror is a beauty now. How about those legs and the curvy details. She sure wasn't a beauty when I found her.
The paint I chose for the project is Beyond Paint in off-white. This paint is easy to work with and doesn't require priming or sealing. I cleaned the dresser really well and started painting. Two coats of paint did the trick.
The paint dries really fast and I was able to apply the second coat of paint just after finishing the first coat...starting with the areas I painted first. It's pretty easy to finish a paint project in one day. Painting furniture isn't nearly as hard as people think.
How to Antique Painted Furniture
This is one of my favorite makeovers. What do you think about the toner and the two tone finish for the dresser? I don't think the dresser would have been such a standout without the contrast on the drawers.
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I hope you guys have a great day and I'll see you tomorrow, Kathy
This project first appeared on Petticoat Junktion in August of 2011. It has been updated with new details and photos.
Sandra
Thanks for all the wonderful furniture and decor you bring to us. You are wonderful.
Kaycee
Kathy, wow do I love this one, your technique really brings out the gorgeous details of this piece!
Kathy Owen
Thank you!
Karen
This is one of your best!
Kathy Owen
Thanks!
Kathy Shipley
I love your work, it is art. I was laid off three years ago this spring after 20 years so I know what you went through but their loss was your gain. I have just recently started channeling my despair and loss into restoring pieces of furniture and each piece brings me joy. I will never be the artist you are but the pride is there. Thankyou for taking the time for tutorials and for sharing your beautiful pieces.
Kathy Owen
You made my day Kathy. It is hard when something happens to change our routine and lifestyle. I'm glad you started restoring furniture. I think that's great. I don't consider myself a restorer (is that a word?). Restoring an antique is much harder than slapping on some paint. Good for you Kathy.
Susie
I have the same question as Maureen above about how to protect the furniture. Is wax or poly needed? You do beautiful work. Thank you for sharing, it really is inspiring. I'd love to be able to paint something and it turn out so beautiful.
Maureen
Hi there... quick question. Do you have to use a wax or poly with the CC toner. I bought some after watching your tutorial on a chair, but not sure what to do after it's applied. Thanks for your help!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
oh i love that! it looks like a restoration hardware piece!
samaa @ Honey Sweet Home
Gorgeous makeover! I love the two-toned effect! You did a beautiful job 🙂
Deborah March
FABULOUS re-do...LOVE the two toned finish! I've never heard of Caromal Colours...will definitely investigate...thanks for the inspiration. ♥
work mats
Furniture with the glass is magnificent, Now a days this type of furniture is very much popular in market. Also stone pieces is very beautiful.
Meg
Oh, it looks perfectly vintaged now! Great job!
Courtney ~ French Country Cottage
Love this- it's beautiful! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! 🙂
Katherines Corner
Oh my goodness it turned out beautifully! Umm when can you bring it over, giggle,.I hopped over from the feathered nest hop and so happy I did. Hugs!
abeachcottage
Lovely transformation. You did a really good job with it!
Midwest Cottage
Gorgeous! Love it so much!