Hope you enjoyed the weekend and the extra hour! We now have an 11 year old! She likes to stretch her birthday out as long as possible, so our weekend was spent fulfilling her desires. I did manage to finish up a few projects in between parties.
Since I have been shopping my storage garage, I dragged this beat up baby home.
She looked abused in her previous life. All the drawers were warped, veneer was peeling off and missing. A mess.
Using a heat gun, we removed the chipped veneer from the side.
Look at the top of this gal.
We assume someone used this as a work bench at some point. You can see saw marks on the edge.
Rather than fight the flaws, I embraced them. It had so much character, I hated to try and hide it under paint. So here is what I came up with.
I dry brushed the front and the sides with ASCP Old White. You can really see the detail on the front.
I did the same on both sides, but the side without the veneer was too light. Using a sponge brush, I applied a dark stain over the paint.
Hubby replaced the bottoms of all the drawers! They slide and smell so much better!
This post is titled a different dresser because the finish is unique for us.
The original hardware was used and here she sits in our foyer.
We waxed the top and kept all her imperfections.
We shall see where she lands.
My computer has a terrible virus and is going in for repairs. I will be back when I can with before and afters. Not a good way to start the week.
XO-
Shannon
11 comments:
I love it! Isn't nice to just embrace the imperfections and not fight them. I think you made the perfect choice in what to do with this one. :)
Imperfect is perfect! One of my daily reminders to myself!! Also, I love all those clock faces piled in the basket!
Happy birthday to your 11-year-old! Love that dresser!
I adore it!
Great job! I like all the character.
Magnificent makeover! The dry brush is a perfect treatment for! Thanks for sharing.
So many wonderful project! New follower
what an amazing redo! that piece was a wreck and you brought it life in a lovely way!
well done!
amy
Wow, that was truly a trash to treasure!!! Excellent job! :) Thanks for linking up on Kammy's Korner!!
This is really cool. I love the effect of the paint.
Loving it! Nice rehab!
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