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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Painted Furniture for Colorado Mountain Home

Surrounded by nature

in a Colorado Mountain Home,

this interior

will reflect the earthy browns and grays

inspired by slate and stone.

Sharon acquired a wonderful old chest 

that had taken a lot of years of wear.

It was time for a new life.

Well, a "before" and "after" picture 

make that look easy! ha -not so much.

First, I'm really obsessed with cleaning the interior

because I want my customers to walk away with

a beautiful clean product.

Then, the top was so crackled with paint

that I decided to strip it.

Even after a few stripper applications

and a coat of early american stain,

the wood still had deep grooves of uneven color.

So I used some brown paint with glaze to touch up those areas.

Then I sealed it with a polycrylic.

I did the same treatment for the knobs.

The body of the dresser got a two toned gray brush.

The drawers were primed white

and then layered and layered with a double loaded brush.

Brush on White and Tan.

Brush on White and Gray.

Sharon also had some furniture she wanted 

to coordinate.

So, how about some literal inspiration from the Aspens.

And then for the round coffee table,

layers of tan and gray with family sentiment

on the perimeter 

add to the restful mountain home palette.

I can just imagine the setting...

beautiful vistas

and a cozy stone fireplace.

These pieces will be right at home.

Stay Warm Friends!

Thank you for visiting,

Deb

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Nickel Gray and White Dresser

Hey Friends!

I've got a quick and easy

dresser transformation

for you today.

Tone on tone color palettes

are so restful.

So what could be a better choice

for a bedroom dresser.

Satin Nickel Cup Pulls

make a nice accent

to the gray and white base.

A big contrast to the before....black and gold.

After sanding the dresser,

I didn't prime at all because

it wouldn't matter if a little of the black

would show through.

I used clear glaze, semi-gloss white paint,

and a charcoal gray that I mixed.

I used an old ragged chip brush

that would show linear movement in the brush stroke.

Dip the end of the brush in the glaze,

then dip one side of the brush in the gray

and one side of the brush in the white

and pull across the wood in a straight

back and forth motion.

I let the first coat dry and then repeated.

You might remember I used the same paint finish

on the bottom of this end table.

I put a poly acrylic sealer on top.

The satin nickel cup pulls are what really finished it off.

I ordered them on ebay for about $1.60 each plus shipping.

So the total cost for the pulls was maybe $20.

But really, it makes such a big difference, it's worth it.

But just when I'm thinking "How easy is this"

then come to find out my screws for the pulls are too long.

So I had to get some shorter ones.

And the holes for the pulls aren't large enough

so I have to drill a bit bigger.

Okay, still a quick transformation.

I never get tired of giving new life to something old and worn.

not a diving board, just fyi.

This was the perfect project for my busy Labor Day weekend.

I had several paint projects going.

It was a juggling act.

Plus I sold art here at the lake

and got to meet several people...

even another lake girl that loves to paint

and make a home...Hi Shellie!

Dumpster Diving with a vision and a paintbrush!

Now that's the DIY blog bond.

I know you all are out there!

And I thank you all for your visits here.

Deb

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Wednesday:  Savvy Southern Style

Thursday:       The Shabby Creek Cottage
                       Beyond the Picket Fence
                       Embracing Change
                       House of Hepworths
                       Delightful Order
                       Stone Gable
                       The 36th Avenue

Friday:            Redoux Interiors
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                       Miss Mustard Seed
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Saturday:        Funky Junk Interiors