Coral Dresser With DIY Chalk Paint
by
Abi Zimmerman
(IC: blogger)
I brought this 1950's dresser back to life using coral DIY chalk paint and gel stain. But it wasn't an easy job. I stripped, stained, and sealed the drawers four times before I got them right. And that hardware . . . don't even get me started about that.
I’m not gonna lie friends. This one was a struggle.
The third attempt was streaky because I didn’t know I was dealing with a soft wood and needed to use a pre-stain wood conditioner. (Looking back I realized this was really the problem with my first attempt.)
Finally, on the fourth attempt, the planets aligned, the clouds parted and the wood-staining gods smiled down upon me. Success at long last.
Next was paint. I used this DIY chalk paint recipe with Valspar’s Amber Rose color. I’m happy to report that the paint went on with no problems! The color was perfect and the chalk paint was as amazing as everyone claims. I finished it off with a couple coats of SC Johnson Paste wax – stinky but effective. (If you’re trying to compare expensive Annie Sloan Chalk Paint with the more economical DIY versions I highly recommend you read this post from Diane at In My Own Style. So much valuable information!)
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Published April 15th, 2015 8:35 AM
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Hannah V on Apr 15, 2015Oh my goodness- love! Coral is one of my fav colors in decor/makeup/life!
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