Armoire Gets a Facelift for Office of Busy Real Estate Agent

by Patricia Presto/On The Surface

This armoire was beautiful but didn't have the look my client wanted for her new home office. I used a mix of paints, glazes, some distressing and waxes to give it the look she was after. Lighter, warmer, more her style.

armoire gets a facelift for office of busy real estate broker, chalk paint, painted furniture

"After" of previously dark stained armoire. This was a piece that was purchased 15 years ago, so I was not painting over great wood. It was a veneer over MDF.

Before of cabinet

I used chalk paint by Annie Sloan. It can really kick up some dust, so masks are required & a shop vac to clean up as I go.

Sanding blocks and small paint brushes to enhance crevices were used to achieve this look. I also used a "wash" over the entire piece to tea stain the paint to add more character.

Distressing, lining and glazes enhanced the pretty details of this piece. I applied 3 coats of wax over several days to seal and enhance the finish. I hand buffed it to a satin sheen.

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Deana on Feb 11, 2016
This is beautiful, you need an amazing job! Now, can you come to Canada and do the same kind of thing for me? LOL. Would you be willing to share more detailed instructions ofn how you accomplishe this fabulous look?

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Hannah V on Feb 11, 2016
Beautiful work!

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- Patricia Presto/On The Surface on Feb 11, 2016
  @Hannah V Thank you!!
  
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CK on Feb 11, 2016
Love the 'after'! Did you know you can distress ASCP by just using white vinegar or even water on a rag? Far less dust (actually none) and the results are nice too.

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- Patricia Presto/On The Surface on Feb 11, 2016
  @CK Hi - no I did not know that - and have not heard of it. Thanks for the tip!
  
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