A while back I was contacted by Amy Howard to see if I would like to try their One Step Paint product. I had never tried it before so I was excited. I love trying new paints and products.
I received what I like to call HAPPY mail from Amy Howard. As soon as I saw the color in person, I knew exactly what I wanted to makeover.
The color is vintage affliction and I knew I wanted to incorporate some vintage touches.
I got to work immediately on this dresser I picked up. I snagged this baby for really nothing. No one wanted it because it had been partially striped. Oh well good for me :)
I prepped it, and lightly sanded the top.
The paint when I first opened it was really runny. I had shaken the can, but I don't think it was enough. So I put the lid back on and shook a little more. I also stirred it well and can I just tell you...smmmooooottthhh like butter.
I put the first coat on lightly and then a 2nd coat. It went on so well and dried quickly. I didn't have to but I put on a 3rd coat.
In between coats I worked on the top by using General Finishes Antique Walnut gel stain. It was the perfect color to compliment this beautiful color.
I let it dry overnight because it was the end of the day and I needed to get dinner ready for my crew. I lightly sanded and distressed it just a bit.
The next day I added the stencil using metallic gold paint by Modern Masters. Just enough to give it a little pop on the inside of the drawers...and to pull the knobs that I was working on all together..
The knobs are glass that I turned into a mercury glass look to give it extra vintage flair.
I used wax over the entire piece except the top (because I used the gel stain I used a top coat instead of wax). I also used the dust of ages antiquing dust. I used it in just the crevices and then gave it a 2nd light coat of wax.
I will be honest and say at first the wax I wasn't sure about. Once I started working with it I really liked it. It hardens and cures nicely and gives a beautiful finish.
I love how easy the One Step Paint by Amy Howard at Home. It was smooth & creamy and dried super quick. The color is amazing. When trying to pick a color I had a hard time since there are so many amazing colors to choose from.
With much love, peace & happiness
Very pretty and a great transformation!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece Lynn and that color is amazing. Love the hardware. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy
ReplyDeleteI always love it when you can get a bargain because no one else can see past its issues, just because this was partially stripped doesn't mean it couldn't look beautiful and you proved that. Great Makeover.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful project! Love it!
ReplyDelete~Laurie
That is one lovely piece. I especially like the stencil on the sides.
ReplyDeleteLove this piece! The color combo is perfect :)
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to know how to do this. The color is amazing. Will be pinning this for later use. Thanks for sharing at the Home Matters Party!
ReplyDeleteLove this! This looks awesome! Thanks so much for linking up with our Living With Style Linky Party. Hope you’ll join us again soon…
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely. I really like the stenciling detail you did on the drawers too!
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