I had the opportunity to do a custom paint job. I wasn't too sure how the end results would be, seeing it needed to reach someone else's artistic expectation, not just my own vision. I thought the dresser's original red paint was charming, but red isn't to everyone's taste. This family desired to have this piece feel a little more rustic... So here is the transformation. From fun red to rustic brown.
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| Original red condition |
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| Sanding all of the gloss down |
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| Primed and trying out the painting techniques |
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One coat of primer, 3 coats of paint, distressing, staining, touch-ups &
3 coats of satin poly sealer later.... |
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| From Red to Rustic |
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In distressing, I allowed some of the white primer and underlying red to show through
the paint, to add dimension. I also took the black hardware and sanded the edges,
allowing for the antique brass to peek through. |
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| Detail is everything. |
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| Complete. |
The project was a job and a half, but in the end the family was happy with the results (and that's what really matters right?).
Time Investment: 5 days
