It's been a busy week here. However, I've had some AMAZING painting weather--thank you Jesus!! Just a quick little before and after for you. Well, technically, you're seeing the after then the before. Good thing we're not getting technical here!
This wardrobe came in the base thrift/consignment store I work at. This is a pretty nice piece for what we usually get in there, but sometimes I get lucky and get something great like this. Also, I'm typically not drawn to lighter color pieces like this. But, I remembered a
chest and nightstand that I had done in Graphite for a customer that turned out really great. So, that was my inspiration for this piece. The Annie Sloan Graphite seems to work really well against this color of finish.
Thanks to ASCP, this piece required no sanding. Also a bonus for me...this piece was clean to start with. All I did is give it a light wipe down with damp rag to get started.
I did two coats of paint. I often get asked if I paint by hand or use a sprayer...the answer is both! Generally it depends on my mood and the finish that I'm going for or the piece itself, but this piece was so square/flat/straight lined so I hand painted it. I really enjoy painting by hand...kinda therapeutic for me. I know, crazy, right? I suppose it's a good thing I enjoy it since it's sorta the business I'm in!!
After the two coats of paint, I used my electric sander with 220 grit paper to distress the edges of this piece. I then lightly sanded all the flat surfaces (also with my electric sander) for that silky smooth feel that this paint gives you. My usual warning: at this step, if you're a newbie to this paint, you'll likely think you've messed up and ruined the whole thing. The color will change. The texture will change. And you'll be scared. No worries...the wax will fix it all!
The entire piece got a coat of clear wax and then I buffed it by hand. This piece only lasted about a day until it got a new home...I just love it when pieces move that fast!
I'll leave you with a picture of me and my assistant with our sad/poutty faces on because we are missing the man of the house. Deployments stink!
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