Need ideas for finishing diy church pew redo
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I have painted this church pew with Annie Sloan primer red and then a coat of arles. Then I sand distressed it. Now I'm at a loss for what to do next!! It seems like it needs one last something to make it pop??? Ideas anyone??
Is there a particular room you are using the pew in that will spark a pop of color,or just place a throw or pillows with a color
This is just my taste. I would get a dark black cherry color and and rub around all the edges and the little cut out edges on the side. You did a great job, but it does need a little something to make it pop! Perhaps a nice stencil in the center of the back seat.
Sealer, white wash, test on the underside to find out what you like, How about gold, silver or copper in the detail along the edges of the arm rests and in the detail on the ends... a fancy wood accent piece or rosette (check Michael's, Lowe's or Home Depot) along the center back and the center of the sides might be just what you want, and what it needs
Hello Kristin Kilburn :) Here is a link to a site that fits your needs ;)
http://www.hometalk.com/diy/entryway/bench/how-i-rescued-an-old-church-pew-30036288?se=fol_new-20170702-1&slg=512b7165e0515d9e2311c8052cc5f515-11788244&post_position=7
Thanks for using HOMETALK for a solution. :)
I understand your nervousness, you're just not sure what to do next. Just remember if you don't like the way it comes out, you can always sand it a little and change it. If you have Photoshop or any type of software on your computer where you can change the color and add different things to it. Take a picture , import it into the software and perhaps use some of the tools to get it a little more color or actually put a stencil on the back. At least you would have some kind of idea before you go full speed ahead. Good luck to you and post a picture when you're done. I'm sure it will turn out great!