Since this was one of my first updates, I thought it would be quick and easy! Ha! I painted it all by hand, primer, paint, etc. No spray paint for me! Let me just say, I have never imagined so many little nooks and crannies on a piece! This was definately one for a spray gun or spray paint. All you experienced folks knew that already right?
The table was in great condition and just required a bit of sanding, some primer, and then I took a can of oops paint I bought at Home Depot for $1.00 and started painting. It is a really nice, cottage looking green/blue semi gloss. I really like the color alot. I had to use a tiny artist paint brush to get in between the spindles and cover all the wood. When it was done it looked really nice, but too new, so I decided to distress it.
Did I mention this was one of my first redos? Ok, well, it was my FIRST distressing job! Of course, I distressed it too much! I know some people like alot of distressing but I really prefer a more subtle look. My family looked at it, I looked at it, and not much was said. I wiped it all down and repainted the distressed parts. Then going back with a lighter hand and a bit more patience, I chose just a few places to distress. I think it looks much better though it could be still just a tad too distressed.
I like the style and function of this table. I like the retro, cottage look of the color. Next time, I will definately user spray paint for something like this.
I learned ALOT on this one. It was painted with several coats over the course of a week. Mistakes are the only way to learn right? Right???
I am linking up to these great DIY parties:
Strut Your Stuff Thursday - http://www.somewhatsimple.com/
Thrilling Thursday - http://paisleypassions.blogspot.com/
Furniture Feature Friday - http://www.missmustardseed.blogspot.com/
Remodelaholics Anonymous 37 - http://www.remodelaholic.com/
Creative Chicks Parade - http://www.fingerprintsonthefridge.com/
5 comments:
I like the color. The vase is also super cool!
Thanks for visiting.
I think that is a fantastic job for your first attempt :) I find that a sanding sponge is very good for a light distressed finish.
Love the colours, too.
xx Karen
Your magazine stand looks wonderful and I love the color blue you used.
I love the new shabby chic look! Thanks SO much for joining in on Thrilling Thursdays @ Paisley Passions. I hope to see you again this week :)
~Lori S.
Thrilling Thursdays @Paisley Passions
Thanks everyone! Yanet, that is actually a candle holder that was a brass color and I have spray painted it. One of many things I have to photograph and list in my Etsy shop!
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