70's Dresser
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Patty S
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Just got this at my local thrift store. I want to paint it and then use it as an entertainment center in my family room. Any suggestions on what color? And then ideas on the gold carved in places as well as new hardware? I am fairly new at this!
9 answers
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I think white with silver-leaf in the recesses and brushed nickel/chrome fixtures would be really classic and modern! But one place I love for inspiration for makeovers like this is: http://www.missmustardseedsmilkpaint.com/blog/
Shrimp Salad Circus
on May 19, 2015
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the room is soft earth tones. White would be great, the silver would fit! I had thought of a "muted" green with copper and will go the regular primer, sand, paint routine. Not interested in chalk paint, don't want distressing. So primer and paint seems the best solution. Is this veneer? Seems like it, just not sure how to tell for sure.
Patty S
on May 19, 2015
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has anyone tried this, http://shop.modernmasters.com/c/metal-effects_reactive-paints_copper? Just saw a post online. Looks like the texture and look I want.
Patty S
on May 19, 2015
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Chalk paint does not have to be distressed. With a very light sanding after painting and a clear soft wax you can get a beautiful finish. The beauty is in the ease of prep work that has to be done. Usually just a good cleaning and you are ready to paint.
KMS
on May 19, 2015
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I did the same with a very old dresser..a little paint and decoupaged some paper on
SusieJen
on May 19, 2015
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it would e good and helpful to other to share your cost on what we buy.
Raul
on May 20, 2015
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Use chalk paint chalk paint I just finished my first project and turned out beaitful go for a burst of color
Nancy asbery
on May 20, 2015
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Here is what we did. Removed the top two drawers for components, painted all but the top a great red, replaced the hardware, and it looks great.
Carla Thompson
on May 20, 2015
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Well, you are better than I with the can! I get too impatient, spray too heavy, ETC. Nice job on your part!
9530106
on May 21, 2015
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