I've been so busy lately that I haven't had a chance to post about my daughter's dresser redo!
I have had this dresser since my son was born almost 9 years ago! It has made it through 2 kids without hardly a scratch on it (does pencil count? Nah) Obviously a couple of the knobs went missing, but other than that, it was in perfect shape. The only problem was, it didn't match anything in her room. At one point I contemplated selling it because it is a little small, but then I thought, so is Gabby!
I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Pure White which is such a beautiful, bright white. It's definitely a color to keep on hand at all times! Yes, I painted it in the living room! I tend to get my painting projects done after the kids go to bed, so usually it's not till about 9, and I didn't want to have to leave it outside. It took 2 good coats and after I sanded it I added a very thin 3rd coat. I did sand it outside because it would have been such a mess. I think it is the heaviest piece of furniture in the house! Not really, but man, I had a hard time moving it even with my husband!! After the dresser was sanded smooth, I brushed on 2 coats of polycrylic only on the top, sanding between coats to remove the horrible brush strokes. I knew that the polycrylic does that before I did it, but the top really needed a good top coat and I was afraid that the wipe on poly would yellow. I love the feel of the chalk paint without a finish, so I knew that I would love the flat, silkiness on the rest of the dresser. I also don't mind any natural distressing that could happen over time. I changed the wood hardware to black ceramic knobs. Eventually I want to change the hardware to glass knobs, but I these will have to do for now. I love how the dresser turned out! Now it has a "girly" new look for my daughter and matches her crib. This dresser could last for many more year to come!
p.s. I know that you have seen these pictures before from my lamp shade post but those were the only pictures I took of the after.
Thanks for stopping by! I would love to hear what you think and if your not already one of my awesome followers I would love for you to stick around through GFC or Linky
I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Pure White which is such a beautiful, bright white. It's definitely a color to keep on hand at all times! Yes, I painted it in the living room! I tend to get my painting projects done after the kids go to bed, so usually it's not till about 9, and I didn't want to have to leave it outside. It took 2 good coats and after I sanded it I added a very thin 3rd coat. I did sand it outside because it would have been such a mess. I think it is the heaviest piece of furniture in the house! Not really, but man, I had a hard time moving it even with my husband!! After the dresser was sanded smooth, I brushed on 2 coats of polycrylic only on the top, sanding between coats to remove the horrible brush strokes. I knew that the polycrylic does that before I did it, but the top really needed a good top coat and I was afraid that the wipe on poly would yellow. I love the feel of the chalk paint without a finish, so I knew that I would love the flat, silkiness on the rest of the dresser. I also don't mind any natural distressing that could happen over time. I changed the wood hardware to black ceramic knobs. Eventually I want to change the hardware to glass knobs, but I these will have to do for now. I love how the dresser turned out! Now it has a "girly" new look for my daughter and matches her crib. This dresser could last for many more year to come!
p.s. I know that you have seen these pictures before from my lamp shade post but those were the only pictures I took of the after.
Thanks for stopping by! I would love to hear what you think and if your not already one of my awesome followers I would love for you to stick around through GFC or Linky
Very NIce
ReplyDeleteThe dresser turned out beautifully.
ReplyDeleteI have nominated you for the Liebster Award - pop on over to my blog and get the details xxx Nat
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Visiting from the blog hop. The dresser looks wonderful. I love the black knobs, too.
ReplyDeleteI found you from C.R.A.F.T. and this dresser looks awesome repainted!!
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how paint can change everything about a piece of furniture. I love it! You did a great job as usual. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous!! Thanks for linking up to the blog hop. I'm your newest follower :) Can't believe I wasn't following you before via Linky Follower!!
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