From Dated and Boring to Fresh and New - a Furniture Refinishing

Nina Owens
by Nina Owens
After being inspired here on Hometalk with all the furniture upcycles using chalk paint, I finally took the plunge myself. We have 3 china cabinets our den, all given to us when they didn't work in others homes. I use them to display art. We recently covered our ceiling with recycled barn tin, making the room darker so I needed to so something to brighten the area.
China cabinet given to us by my sister-in-law
A very nice cabinet, but somewhat dated with the finish and dark in the room.
Ready for painting
I sanded and taped the piece to prevent paint getting on the glass. I learned you really don't have to sand when using Americana Decor Chalky Paint.
Painted with Americana Decor Chalky Paint
I found that it took 3 coats to give the coverage I wanted on the piece
Antiquing detail
Left side shows piece antiqued with the wax.
Finished China Cabinet
Doesn't this look so much better than the original finish? The piece now looks current instead of dated.
Nina Owens
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  • Hannah V Hannah V on Nov 04, 2014
    This looks so much better! I love the look of cream chalk paint- so chic :)
  • Lori Lori on Nov 04, 2014
    That's incredible. What a great improvement. Are you going to do all of them now?
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