DIY Metallic Painted Furniture

by Jenni Ingram

4 Materials

$40

4 Hours

Medium

Metallic paint can be a little tricky to work with, but I have an easy solution that makes it turn out with an even all over metallic look every time!

This bedroom set was one a friend of mine picked up for her girl’s bedroom. It had beautiful details, but had just seen better days with the antiqued speckled finish and yellow and green trim. I don’t quite know when this finish ever was in style, but I’m sure glad it’s not anymore.

After a good cleaning with denatured alcohol and water, it was time for paint! Giving these a fresh coat of Antique White paint made all the difference in the world. It took two coats to completely cover and then it was ready for a little sparkle.

I mixed General Finishes High Performance Topcoat in flat finish with Champagne Pearl Effects (in the ratio of about 1/2 and 1/2). It makes more of a glaze and allows the metallic paint to be spread more evenly over the piece. BONUS: It also seals and protects the piece while it’s giving it some pearly shine.

Unfortunately this finish, while gorgeous in person is a little hard to photograph. Here are two drawers for comparison, the bottom one is just Antique White, the top one has the Champagne Pearl Effects glaze on top.

I spray painted the handles to the dressers in this really pretty champagne color. I edged them with some Pewter Rub n Buff and called them updated!

What a difference a little paint (and glitter) makes!

It’s a subtle difference that really makes a gorgeous finish.

Here’s a full video tutorial showing you how easy it is to apply!

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Please watch the video here.

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