Dining Table - Peeks of Wood Grain through Paint

Welcome to a new fun paint project!

For anyone who loves wood grain

but wants to update your furniture with paint,

here is an idea -

Mix paint and stain to create a transparent

layer over wood.

The stripe paint technique on top

has the feel of rustic barn wood

using grays, browns, black, and white.

Hilarie's dining set had great lines to begin with

but needed some repair.

I did strip the table top down to it's natural wood.

That way there wouldn't be any blotches popping up

marking the area of repair.

After sanding and cleaning

I used a long straight edge to guide my brush

applying different combinations on the stripes.

When I used stain with paint,

I dipped one side in paint and one side in stain

and then brushed on.

I didn't use any paints on their own.

I added floetrol to them so they would extend

and appear more transparent.

This is how the top appeared 

after the paint and stain application.

Kind of dull, blended and without a lot of separation.

Adding polyurethane really defined the colors and lines.

I like to fold a foam piece,

dip it in mineral spirits,

then in polyurethane,

and wipe on.

Use long straight pulls.

I applied 3 coats.

So that process took a few days.

I did a white sanded edge finish on the table drop and legs

and added gray to the table top edge.

This is the same gray I used on the chairs.

I did blend a bit of black with the gray for the chairs

so there would appear to be layers of color there too.

I also sanded all of the edges for a worn look on the chairs.

(makes life easier with two little boys in their house)

Hilarie has a lot of beautiful grays in her home

so this will be a nice addition.

So I'm really liking all of the neutral tones 

plus the darker gray chairs

and then the pop of white that sets it off.

So glad to have you visit,

Deb

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Generations Cedar Chest - Painted and Stained

When it's been in the family

 

for generations,

 

furniture becomes sentimental.

 

Sometimes there are pieces

 

that you know you need to keep

 

and even want to keep,

 

but they are just a little worn and dated

 

and need a "pick-me-up".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grandma Pat Hemje

 

received this Lane Cedar Chest

 

when she was 16.

 

Now it has a home with her son's family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

So we decided it should bear the family name.

 

 

 

 

 

The body of the chest was painted white with camel shade.

 

 

 

 

The lid was stripped and stained,

 

first applying wood conditioner,

 

then Early American Minwax

 

with black paint on the edges.

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the sealer, I used semi-gloss polyurethane

 

mixed with just a tiny bit of paint thinner.

 

Cut a square of foam,

 

fold in half,

 

dip in poly mix,

 

and brush on full stroke

 

with the grain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beautiful.

 

No streaks.

 

 

 

 

Then for the stamp,

 

I worked the design in Photoshop,

 

flipped the text,

 

and printed on paper

 

so that I could do a mod podge transfer.

 

 

 

 

I should have used gray instead of black.

 

Because after application I decided to go for a softer look.

 

That's okay - I just painted over the transfer.

 

 

 

 

Then using a liner brush,

 

painted in the text

 

and dry brushed over in cream.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The simple design

 

makes it a piece of furniture

 

that can live in any room.

 

So maybe you have something that is a little drab

 

and needs a "pick-me-up".

 

It's so fun what a little paint and stain can do!

 

I paint everyday

 

and still never get tired of seeing fun paint changes!

 

Deb

 

 

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Painted Rocking Chair - Nature Inspired

To all of my "home" loving friends,

 

I think we all love a little spot of sunshine

 

and a cozy corner of comfort in our homes.

 

Here is a nature inspired paint project

 

to brighten one of those places in your nest.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the "before" bright and light...

 

 

 

A nice sturdy rocker

 

with a funky marbled seat cushion.

 

I used Sherwin Williams "Versatile Gray" Paint and

 

Minwax Early American Stain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I know oil and water don't mix

 

but that's what I like about this.

 

The stain floats.

 

 

 

Adding some branches here.

 

 

 

 

Rough Sketch.

 

 

 

 

Fill.

 

 

 

 

Raw Sienna.

 

 

 

 

Liner detail.

 

 

 

 

Polyacrylic Sealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now to add a great textural fabric.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That cozies it up just right.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you brightening a corner in your home?

 

Have a bright and happy day,

 

Deb

 

 

 

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