Hi. I repurpose furniture in my projects, as well. Curious to know what paint brand and type you used on this dresser. Was it also clear-coated for durability? If so, which product? Thank you!
Hi Rebecca, the dresser was a craigslist purchase and it was already painted in what appears to be a latex white and no clear coat. I also re-finish furniture now and then and my client and I plan to re-finish this piece when the weather warms up. My suggestion for this piece is chalk paint and a mix of clear and dark wax to finish and add patina. I chalk painted and waxed the mirror above it in an antique white and for the dresser I am suggesting Gull Gray from the FAT paint company http://thefatpaintcompany.blogspot.ca/ for the dresser.
Through trial and error I have come to really like chalk paint for its durability - especially in kids rooms - but it must be a wood piece otherwise nothing is really going to last that well. I also always sand. I know most makers say you don't have to but I prefer to prep well, just a habit I guess:)
Thank you for this. Appreciate your reply. For cabinets, I have used Benjamin Moore Aura and Sherwin Williams ProClassic as well as General Finishes Milk Paint with 2-3 coats of clear satin water-based poly. I don't do a lot of distressed, but aim for a smooth factory finish because I do a lot of cabinet refinishing, so brush strokes are the bane of my existence, because I often don't have the dust free environment to spray (I'm a single woman shop). That's why I always like to ask what others use. A brushed finish that evens out, with no visible brush strokes is the holy grail for me!
HI Rebecca. I know exactly what you strive for. I painted my kitchen cabinets with BM Advance and no clear coat. (I used a roller and brush combo but it laid down really nice with no strokes) It has held up well in a home with 2 adults. If we had little kids I might have done a couple clear coats. I don't do much distressing either - I just love the way chalk paint feels when you sand it smooth! Years ago I didn't want brush strokes on my night stands so I actually spray painted them in very light feathery sprays over a period of 2 or three days in my garage. Then used a satin polyurethane spray. The finish is perfect - but drips will happen if you rush. I love the way it turned out but it's not really practical for larger pieces because of the cost and the application method. I often dream about one day having a sprayer and compressor - that would be fantastic! Love that you have your own shop that's great! Look into BM Advance!
Nicole Scott Designs
Rebecca PultorakOriginal Author
Related Discussions
1940's NZ kitchen - small, awkward-ish layout.
Q
From in the pink to mint
Q
Help! What type of wood is this, and what colour should I stain it??
Q
Lounge paint colour
Q
Nicole Scott Designs