DIY Thrifted Headboard Using Chalk Paint
Hello friends! Thanks so much for stopping by! Today, I'd like to share with you my thrift-store score of the year and how I changed it from a dingy, old piece of furniture to something beautiful!
I found this antique headboard at one of my fave thrift stores for (drum roll, please!) $30!!! You read that right! It was old and boring, but I looked past that and saw that it had great bones and great potential!
Chalk paint is so easy to use! There's no stripping, sanding or priming required, and because it doesn't have smelly fumes, you can use it inside your home! Woohoo!
Usually, when using chalk paint, applying a clear wax coat on top is so important. But since it's just pillows that are leaning up against our headboard, I skipped that step....And it's held up great!
What do you think of this headboard of mine? I'm so pleased with it, and I love the freshness that it adds to our bedroom!
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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Love everything you have done
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Way to go. That was a fantastic buy and a beautiful make over. Gotta keep my eye out. 💞
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Aww, thank you, Annette, for your kind words! And yes, with a little patience when thrifting, I know you'll find just what you're looking for! Hugs!
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I have a dark brown wooden king size headboard that I want to paint. Does the chalk paint really cover that well? Does chalk paint come in other colors besides white? I'm nervous about doing this and i don't have a sander. Help thanks