Gray and White Arrow Dresser

I'm still loving the whole

gray and white trend.

The colors are so easy to live with.

So, a gray and white palette with arrow art

make a fun paint design for an old dresser.

 

Here are some tips 

on how it went from "before" to "after".

It did need some sanding,

especially on top.

Then I used a coat of deglosser.

Next, I brushed on Zinnser oil based primer.

It provides a great bond coat.

It dries to touch in 30 minutes

and to recoat in one hour.

My next coat was a textural application

using one puddle of white

and one puddle of gray.

Dip one side of your brush in white

and the other in gray.

Apply in figure 8 motion 

over entire surface.

For the top coat, now,

I repeat the two color application,

but add floetrol or clear glaze to my brush first.

This way, the paints will blend better

and you will get a feathery blended look.

You will still be able to see two colors.

It will be a faded and softened look.

Then, using a small flat brush,

I painted the white arrow and stitch detail.

You can use your finger to smudge in the white

on the arrow tip to get a chalky look.

The glass knobs add a little sparkle

without obstructing the design.

 

Isn't it fun to see how paint transforms

those old pieces!

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