How do I change an antique secretary desk?
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I have an antique secretary desk that had a bad stain color on it and instead of stripping I, like a dummy painted it a semi gloss white. I hate it and would like to change it without having to go thru a lot of refinish. My other furniture, coffee tables etc. are dark brown but I don’t necessarily have to make the same . I have a navy couch and colorful rug with blue, rust, yellow, beige background. I guess I’m saying I want to streak it with something cool to get the stark white toned way down!! Can’t imagine what I was thinking going white!!! Thanks, Melanie Sutton.
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Hello Melanie,
You could rub it down and then antique wax it which should soften the look. or Use ESP (Easy Surface Preparation) painted on and then use another colour or finish. or maybe use Chalk Paint and either Clear or Antique wax finish. Or use something like Contact or Fabric or Wallpaper/Wrapping paper or Metallic or maybe use the colours in your rug to give you inspiration (Perhaps on the drawer fronts and top? Good luck.
I'm guessing the walls are beige. I'd add navy accents on outside and maybe match the yellow on inside.
How about color washing it with a coordinating color in your space? I have a tutorial for you here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9YTZrRSlLI&list=PLhHahKs5Y6UlKfutKv6r0mc-Bqa5UOIVP&index=5&t=0s
Hi Melanie! I can tell you how to fix your secretary desk with Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint :)
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