Remember this?
Remember the faux-boo* Henry Link Bali Hai furniture set I scored from Craigslist to go with this?
(And, yes, I still have the skirted table - deal with it). Well, I painted it right before summer but I never completed the task of finding hardware so I just swiped some from a chest in the other room. I also grabbed the lamps from the dining room just so I could see what it would look like with lamps. And while I think it looks better painted black, it's just so...blah.
And so small! Compared with today's furniture, it looks child-sized. And with the mirror, there's TOO MUCH BOO!! (I guess you'd call that a faux-boo-boo.)
For those who asked, I did use a small Mikita power sander for the formica top and flat surfaces and I just used several coats of satin spray paint (beginning with primer) to coat it. The surface is super smooth and lovely. But if you're looking for a lacquer finish like this, I received an excellent tip from 1st Dibs shop owner Lewis Trimble (his chest is still for sale here):
"...the first tip I have for you is there's stuff called liquid sander... two coats of this and then there's an oil based paint called fine paints of europe brilliant. Use 2-3 thin coats as it runs easily with some light sanding in between... great stuff, not lacquer but for a diy'er it's almost better...
thanks for posting my chest!
Lewis Trimble"
thanks for posting my chest!
Lewis Trimble"
Thanks, Lewis, for the tip! If anyone tries this lacquer technique, please let me know.
*faux-boo coined by David of Midwestern Malaise.
9 comments:
I can not beleive how gorgeous it looks. I am jelous!!! . Lamps looks great. Great job.
By the way do you have any idea how to bleach the wood furniture. Lately I have been seeing this in lot of magazines.I would like to know if you have any idea.
Thanks.
Asha.
I really like the chest, so much better.
It really does look good. Not scary, add a little bit of glam with the knobs or a little glitz with a reflective mirror on top of the chest?
Maybe a pop of color on top of the dresser or a runner in front of it?
I like the black base now just a little pop of color and you are in bizzzzness!
L.
I love those lamps!
Great job... I love a chick who'll get her hands dirty.
SO much better painted! New hardware should help the blah. Or maybe some grasscloth and a sheet of glass cut to fit the top?
Such a score, I'm still envious. I'm also glad to know the formica painted out well. I'd like to try the Fine Paints of Europe, I gotta find something to paint.
Wow, that looks absolutely gorgeous! You did an amazing job on the paint! I have to say, I love tips and info about painting, or redoing an older piece! I'm sure everyone else loves the help too!
xoxo
Lila Ferraro
I just purchased the same piece from CL for dirt cheap.. The guy had the whole set and I refused to buy it now I regret it so badly..
Now I see it on ebay what I paid $20.00 is selling for $300.00..
I really like the black color but I am afraid to make a mess and cannot go near the paint & brushes.. Kudos to you.
it looks gorgeous! happy halloween!
oh i love it!
Nice work! I'm on the hunt for boo and haven't had any luck. I second the votes for new knobs to dress it up, or adding a small stack of colorful hardback books to brighten up the top?
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