This baby put my wood finishing skills to the test.
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Don't fret. When you see the finished top you will think I replaced it. I didn't. |
I used, oh, about a pound of bondo and wood filler.
Those wet stains are an attempt to bleach out the black stains (usually caused by water).
It's supposed to set for a day or so. Uh no, I neither have the patience or inclination to wait.
Well Shut my mouth! Looka that finish! Not too B A D.....if I do say so myself.
(Dont'cha yall peek now...just stay with me and scroll slowly to the bottom)
I believe I used a mixture of stains again. Gel walnut is great tho.
I like to use this Deft instead of poly. This is a waterbourne acrylic finish. It goes on beautifully. I turned the desk on it's back and painted it on like that. I didn't want it running down the front curved part. It dries fast and doesn't leave brush marks. Very important to use a quality brush. This was brand new. I clean them immediately and only use this for finishes. If you use a brush that was used with paint, you are likely to get little paint bits in the finish. Keep your brushes separate.
So I had patched the knob holes but since I was leaving these unpainted, they were kind of noticeable.
I decided to do some light stenciling with a metallic glaze on the drawer fronts, on the inside toe kick pieces and on the faux drawer right in front.
And here she is....all dressed up,,,
I am so diggin' this gorgeous walnut! I swear it's the same top.
Paint color is a mixture of light blue and a gray/blue cut with some white.
Paint color is a mixture of light blue and a gray/blue cut with some white.
remember the replacement wood??? These were placed on the inside
as well as on the outside. I tried to make it seem like it was made that way.
The flash has wiped out all the stenciling. You can barely see it.
Speaking of old-style decor. These blue baubles are from that era. They belonged to my mother.
I believe they are from the 50's-60's. I remember her looking so glamorous when I was a kid.
Plus I just had to add one last shot of this vanity top.
I believe they are from the 50's-60's. I remember her looking so glamorous when I was a kid.
Plus I just had to add one last shot of this vanity top.
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Tuesday-Elizabeth and Co., My uncommon Slice of Suburbia,
LOVE THE DESK IT TURNED OUT G0RGEOUS AND THE STENCIL ON THE DRAWER FRONTS LOOKS BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out amazing! I never would have guessed you would be able to save that top! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteyou are so talented!! this piece came out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job! I love the painted and I love natural wood tones and this is the perfect combination.
ReplyDeleteit's beautiful! could i have an 1/8th of your talent here? please?
ReplyDeleteWow! It looks great - beautiful job. :)
ReplyDeleteWow! You did a fantastic job on that! I don't know that I would have taken on a job that big, but it looks beautiful now.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely STUNNING!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou know, I don't usually go for waterfall furniture, but you really did a great job on that. It looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! You are so brave for attempting that piece, and you did a beautiful job.
ReplyDeletewonderful,
ReplyDeleteI like this redo alot! I am actually in the midst of redoing a waterfall vanity that I am changing to 2 bedside tables. This has given me some great ideas. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteNow can you make me pretty again? LOL
ReplyDeleteI have a desk with a veneer that's in great shape. I really just want to darken the color. It's a cherry color and I want it in a dark walnut. Can I just apply a gel stain directly to the veneer? Or do I have to sand it down before applying the stain?
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