Even though I paint almost everyday,
I'm still amazed at how paint can transform
old tattered furniture.
It's a quick fix that will extend the life of a piece.
The best part is
that it can be done at little cost.
(except for the elbow grease spent sanding and prepping!)
My neighbor is fixing up a bedroom.
She has two old dressers that need some love.
We're going to treat them
to this rich red layered look...
The first dresser is a vanity with mirror.
Here is the Before and After:
The other dresser is a tall chest.
Here is the Before and After.
I wish I had pulls to show you
on the tall dresser.
Darn, that's the part that's the most fun...
finishing off a piece with it's hardware.
Many times my customers want to choose their own
after it's painted.
She will have fun picking those out!
You might remember that I used
This red over black paint finish
is one of my favorites.
Love to see the paint layers.
then following up with one coat of
Next I'm ready for the red.
I like to use two colors of red.
and another bright red,
both in gloss,
dip one side of the brush in bright
and one side of the brush in Colonial.
Try keeping strokes straight back and forth,
not in a criss cross motion.
Remember to leave some black show through.
Nice.
You want those warm undershades.
This paint will dry quickly
so you can work at a good pace
and this will be a speedy project!
(again, except for that part about the elbow grease..
but that was my husband's elbow... : /
This is really such an easy paint technique
that gives lots of beautiful layering.
Red over Black.
Is there a Red Redo in your future?
Happy Painting!
Deb
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