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Painting furniture with cherry and slate colors!

Hello Everyone!

Purchased two dressers from an estate sale recently!  They are made of wood (the real thing!) and they are very well fabricated but in need of a color makeover.

 Turning vintage finds into unique pieces by painting them can be so much fun.  Color inpiration can come from a painting, dish or fabric.  I've used used three colors for this project. Cherry, Darker Cherry and Slate.  Following steps I used below board.

                                                               
                                                          1.  Used 150 sandpaper to lightly sand all areas that will be painted.   Washed with T.S.P all purpose heavy duty cleaner, diluted in water, to clean the surface area. Rinsed well with water.  ( Please use protective gloves for this procedure.  Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the box.)

2.  Painted all over with Behr's latex mat finish including hardware, slate color and (prepare chalk paint) plaster of Paris which I added to the paint, it's easier to distress the finish after. The ratio I used:  two tablespoons Plaster of Paris plus two tablespoons of water (same ratio) mix well  Add to one cup of paint, mix well again and again.
 
3.  Painted tops and bottoms of dressers with two coats of light cherry, air dried completly.   Then dry brushed dark cherry over the light cherry. 

4. Creating a charming antique finish is always exciting, chipped away with a small paint scraper and sandpaper letting parts of paint layers peek through.  I finished with two coats of a mat latex varnish all over including the hardware.

Join me on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/suzannedufaultdesign where we can exchange ideas and I could answer any questions you may have regarding this post. Thanks for stopping by and hope this will inspire you!!!!! Have a nice day and happy painting!  Suzanne 

Before, sand and wash

 Painted in slate color

and chalk paint recipe (blog)

Painted top and bottom cherry color

Sanded for patina effect, paint layers peak through

Lightly brushed hardware with antique white

Dry brushed top with darker cherry of light cherry

let air dry then sanded over to add aged patina effect

Furniture came with protective glass

There we go...

and hope this will inspire you to decorate your home without breaking the bank!

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Makeup vanity paint revamp!

Hi guys,
Just finished a paint project for my customer that wanted a makeup vanity.  I've painted a beautiful armoire for her link in a previous post and now she was looking for a makeup vanity.  
My paint method previous post link
Paint purchased at Home Depot:  Behr premium, fisnish mat
Darker color beige:  base 1754
Antique white color: base 1750
Special thanks to Mélanie Desmarais from Home Depot who is always so gracious, and helpful!!! 
So here we go!  Have a great day 

before, 1930

1. paint dark color, 2 paint light color

 paint furniture upside down (easier to paint buttom part)

distress by sanding, darker beige and natural wood peak through

painted stencil detail

voilà!

Softer before and after

Hello guys,
just finished a bedroom set, headboard, and two dressers, one of the dressers was posted on my blog just before this one!

Steps I followed:
                                                                                                           
1.  Used 150 sandpaper to lightly sand all areas that will be painted. 
  Washed with T.S.P all purpose heavy duty cleaner, diluted in water, to clean the surface area. Rinsed well with water.  ( Please use protective gloves for this procedure.  Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the box.)

2.  Painted with Behr's latex mat finish, light greige color and plaster of Paris which I added to the paint, it's easier to distress the finish after. The ratio I used:  two tablespoons Plaster of Paris plus two tablespoons of water (same ratio) mix well  Add to one cup of paint, mix well again and again.
 
3. Finished Painting with the old rose as you can see in the photos on my board. Hardware was not removed so was painted over. 

4. Creating a charming country finish was lots of fun, chipped away with a small paint scraper and sandpaper letting parts of the original dark oak and green paint peek through.  I finished with two coats of a mat latex varnish all over including the hardware.

Join me on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/suzannedufaultdesign where we can exchange ideas and I could answer any questions you may have regarding this post. Thanks for stopping by and hope this will inspire you!!!!! Have agreat one!  Suzanne xxoo

1930's dresser makeover!

Sofer and prettier view!

Vintage dark wood dresser receives a new soft new look.  Painted light grey and a warm pink, gently distressed with some worn edges. 

 

Imperfection love! Before and After Makeover

Hello Everyone!                                                                                     Before and After project makeover... Buffet and hutch were originally dark oak then painted mint green by it's orginal owner and was tired and chippy, just how I like'm.  It as sitting sad in my furniture warehouse and it caught the eye one of my customer's.  She wanted it for her daughter's bedroom.  She had a great vision for it (will ad baskets).  So I proceeded to paint it a cream color and distressed it even more by chipping away with a paint scrapper. Letting some green paint peek through along with the original dark oak color.  My customer was really happy with the final results. 

Steps I followed:
                                                                                                           
1.  Used 150 sandpaper to scratch all areas that will be painted. 


2.  Washed with T.S.P all purpose heavy duty cleaner, diluted in water, to clean the surface area. Rinsed well with water.  ( Please use protective gloves for this procedure.  Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the box.)

3.  Painted with Behr's latex mat finish, antique white and I added plaster of Paris to the paint, it's easier to distress the finish after. The ratio I used:  two tablespoons Plaster of Paris plus two tablespoons of water (same ratio) mix well  Add to one cup of paint, mix well again and again 
4. Painted in a criss cross pattern overlapping strokes this will ad texture to the finish. Hardware was not removed so was painted over in the same color antique white. 

5. Creating a charming country finish was lots of fun, chipped away with a small paint scraper and sandpaper letting parts of the original dark oak and green paint peak through.  Passed the scraper over the paint...this technique created fine grey lines ( decorative finish happens because I used plaster in the paint).  I finished with two coats of a mat latex varnish all over including hardware.

Please like my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/suzannedufaultdesign where we could exchange ideas and I could answers questions you may have. Thanks for stopping by and hope this will inspire you!!!!! Have agreat one!  Suzanne xxoo

 Scratched surface gently with paint scraper

Did not remorve hardware, painted directly for better effect

 Painted over original hardware

Interior cabinet before

Little Girly & Spunky Princess!

Hi Guys,

Just finished painting furniture for a ''girly & spunky'' little princess. I think the color combo of lavender and pink turned out pretty charming!

More pieces to follow just wanted to give you a sneak peak today.

Top:  painted a very loose plaid faux finish with latex paint in lavender an pink 

Body:  painted latex mat finish, lavender color + antique wash in a soft cream color. 

A princess needs a little bling.. Five faux diamonds purchased at Micheals where added to the four corners of the drawer and above the handle.

Finish:  latex varnish.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great one!!!!!!!  Suzanne

I prefer to start painting with the piece upside down!

Little feet are easier to paint...

Added some bling!

Top painted plaid faux finish in pink and lavendar

I like to add two tablespoons Paris Plaster diluted with two tablespoons of water (mix well together no lumps) then added to one cup of latex paint.  This procedure help me in the sanding  for the distress look.

Ballerina Pink Armoire, before and after

Hi guys,

Hope you had a fun summer!
Mine was very busy with several paint projects.  One of my customer's was looking for extra storage for her little girl's bedroom.  Well when I saw this beauty I knew it would be lots of work but it would be worth it...  There was missing a drawer so I asked my cabinet maker to make one.  Created a plaid faux finish on the upper part of the cabinet front and side.  I have many more projects on the way so that's all for now... Have a great one!!!!!!!
Love Suzanne!

Fun And Creative Paint Ideas For Your Walls

Your walls feel sad when they’re bare, so get inspired and start painting with BEHR!Their line of BEHR Premium Plus Ultra® Interior Paint comes in hundreds of designer-inspired colors, so your walls will never feel lonely....read more by following the link.... buzzfeed Let me inspire you!  Suzanne 

Coffee table with vintage blue attitude!

Hello Everyone,

Just finished painting a cute end table for my customer's living room, see below.  She wanted it painted fresh and in a fun color.

I've selected some photos of rooms from BHG as inspiration for the color that I would paint the table.

source:  BHG

BHG

BHG

Steps I followed:

• Wash and sand
• 1st coat = 1 cup of light grey latex paint + (2 tablespoons Paris Plaster + 2 tablespoons of water mix together, then add to the grey paint ), mix very well.  
• 2nd coat, same procedure as above but with a different color, in this case a darker teal blue
• Top finish with dry brush stroke in a light teal blue.
• Let dry overnight.
• Distress by sanding lightly....try to get all coats to peak trough in different spots from top to buttom.

Hope this will inspire you to try a paint project of your own!  Don't hesitate if you have questions it will be a pleasure to assist you.Thanks for stopping by and have a great one! Suzanne

First coat of grey with Paris Plaster (recipe above)

Before and after .....Second coat painted blue, dry, sand, varnish

Before and after

Armoire receives a pretty makeover!

Hello everyone,

Many projects came my way this summer!

Here's my latest paint projects for one of my customer's.  I must say this was a big undertaking.  It was completely painted inside and out!


In order to create an antique french look here are the steps I followed:

STEP UNDERCOAT   Created a chalk paint formula = 2 tablesp. Paris Plaster + 2 tablesp water, mix well together (no lumps) then add to 1 cup of latex paint, eggshell finish.  Used paint color called Papier de Soie (light beige) from Sico. 

undercoat color papier de soie Sico

STEP GLAZE, added antique white latex paint to the glaze... followed instructions on the label on the can. Used Faux Glaze purchased at Home Depot Montreal. 
STEP DISTRESS:  Sanded the edges with a medium grit #120 sand paper.  Finished with a light sand paper to smooth edges.
STEP DRY:  I let painted pieces cure for about 5 days before handing them over to the customers for transport.  

Voilà!!! Don't hesitate if you have questions it will always be a pleasure to assist you.

Take care, love Suzanne