Monday, July 28, 2014

Modern Bassett Dresser made over in Graphite Chalk Paint


Look at this handsome fella!


Furniture restoration is so dangerous. I want to keep each piece!
 I fall in love with something about each piece of furniture.
I love everything about this dresser - the modern lines, original hardware, the secret bottom drawer! 




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The Makeover
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Products Used:
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - Graphite
Annie Sloan Dark Wax

Stains and veneer damage made the "to paint or not to paint" decision quite easy.


A little cleaning...




a little wood filler and sanding...


...and he was ready for paint.

In doing my own research before starting this project (a step I seem to skip often),
Graphite requires dark wax in order to take the flat chalky gray color to a near black.


Look at that difference with just one coat of wax!


 and Voila!

This was a fun, rewarding project. I hope to find him a good home. 
Maybe it will be in mine if I can find room...hmm...



Thanks for visiting!
Lisa


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