Furniture Redo in Red

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 color on the Nautical Compass Dresser.

I also used it on the Texture Blast Table.

This red over black paint finish

is one of my favorites.

Love to see the paint layers.

Beginning with a coat of Rustoleum Black Primer Spray,

then following up with one coat of

Rustoleum Ultra Cover Semi-Gloss Black.

Next I'm ready for the red.

I like to use two colors of red.

Using the Rustoleum Colonial 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

Linking to:

Tuesday:       Primitive and Proper
                      Elizabeth & Co.
                      Coastal Charm
                      House on the Way

Wednesday:  Savvy Southern Style
                      Restore Interiors

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

Friday:          Redoux Interiors
                     At the Picket Fence
                     Miss Mustard Seed
                     The Shabby Nest

Saturday:     Funky Junk Interiors

Monday:       DIY Showoff
                     Between Naps on the Porch
                    Thrifty Decor Chick