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Myersville, MD on Jan 27, 2012

This sideboard was given a thorough sanding and the top was stripped using Citristrip brand safe stripper.

After the top was stripped it was sanded to a very smooth finish and stained in Provincial stain by Minwax. It was then poly'ed with a wipe on poly in satin finish. The base was painted in "rapture blue" by Sherwin Williams, and then distressed by hand with 160 grit sandpaper. The body was then wiped with some Provincial stain on a rag to give it the antiqued look. This is by far the most popular piece of furniture I have completed due to the color, finish, and style!

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KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

well done that blue is very relaxing

on Jan 28, 2012 · Like 0
J C Oak Lawn, IL

Looks great!! have matching piece and you just gave me a great refinishing idea . . . Thanks!!

on Jan 28, 2012 · Like 0
Yamini LEED AP at Urbanmo... Duluth, GA

I am looking for 2 pieces similar to this for a project. Anybody interested to sell?

on Jan 29, 2012 · Like 0
Donna McCrummen Bernardsville, NJ

Yamini - I have three buffets or wait is it four? One is finished and ready for sale - the others are lined up in waiting. Why not check Craigslist? And I always get great bargains at Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

on Jan 29, 2012 · Like 0
WallsTreat Studio/ Kass W... Alpharetta, GA

What a wonderful facelift.

on Jan 30, 2012 · Like 0
Donna M Mounds, OK

Love it. Thanks for the lesson. I have so many pieces that need refinishing. I'm going to try this method on some of it.

on Jan 30, 2012 · Like 0
Yamini LEED AP at Urbanmo... Duluth, GA

@Donna, Thanks for the info, I've looked on craiglist but no luck as of now, will keep trying.

on Jan 30, 2012 · Like 0
Erin P Standish, CA

I love the antiqued rapture blue finish! Thank you for sharing such lovely work!

on Jan 31, 2012 · Like 0
Kim M Cleveland, OH

Wow! Have you ever heard of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint? It would change your world.

on Jan 31, 2012 · Like 2
Crystal F

an appropriate look for the age of the furniture.looks like some one studied before painting.. nice

on Feb 01, 2012 · Like 0
Cassie B Myersville, MD

just wanted to say thank you to everyone for the wonderful comments!

on Feb 01, 2012 · Like 1
Glenda K Mobile, AL

Nice facelift!! Beautiful piece of furniture. :-)

on Feb 01, 2012 · Like 0
Donna McCrummen Bernardsville, NJ

Cassie as soon as I saw your picture I knew what color to paint the 'ol gal sitting in the garage just waiting for me to decide. I used AS Duck Egg on the body and Minwax Provincial on the top. Instead of using straight stain over the distressed paint I'll try mixing Howard's Feed and Wax mixed 80/20 with the stain. We shall see. I should finish up tomorrow. Wish me luck.

on Feb 01, 2012 · Like 1
Pamela F Payson, AZ

Love this piece,I'm going to try it on my desk, wish me luck

on Feb 03, 2012 · Like 0
Tina Norcross, GA

I have a 2 piece china cabinet for sell. It is walnut, but has been painted. It cam from NJ from my husbands grandmothers house. In this picture the top portion is sitting behind the base.
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on Feb 03, 2012 · Like 1
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

it looks good painted...but also sad to know that there is walnut under that

on Feb 03, 2012 · Like 0
Donna McCrummen Bernardsville, NJ

@Tina, this is gorgeous. If the paint is in good shape I'd hit it with some Briwax and buff it out real nice. Stage it and take some really nice pictures. Then post it up for sale on CL, etc.

on Feb 03, 2012 · Like 0
Donna McCrummen Bernardsville, NJ

@KMS in selling these things I've learned that my taste doesn't matter ;-)

on Feb 03, 2012 · Like 0
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

That's right....you move in the direction of mass marketing....That's why nearly every home for sale is some version of "off white" instead of big bold Victorian reds and such.

on Feb 04, 2012 · Like 0
Donna McCrummen Bernardsville, NJ

:-) Exactly

on Feb 04, 2012 · Like 0
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

I've always painted rooms in my house in the colors I love- blues & purples & greens. Never had anyone with an issue with it when it came time to sell. Always had positive feedback at each of those homes.

on Feb 04, 2012 · Like 1
Kelli M Maylene, AL

i love it!

on Feb 04, 2012 · Like 0
Tina Norcross, GA

Thanks Shabby Daze. CL was my next target.

on Feb 06, 2012 · Like 1
The Bold Abode Forest, VA

You know I love this, girl!!!

on Apr 12, 2012 · Like 0
Wendy Norcross, GA

Tina, I might be interested in this cabinet. Message me.

on Jan 30, 2013 · Like 0