BEFORE
AFTER
This was the first Time
that I had Used a Glaze
for an Antiqueish-Old-and-Loved-Look
on Anything Bigger than a BreadBox,
So I was a Li' Nervous
[Note the "Black/Dirtyness"?]
But It was Rather Simple,
and I LOVED the Results!
[One Project Down, Ga-Zillions To Go]
24 comments:
It looks fantastic! Good job.
Veeeeerry nice! Such creativity flowing through you, I can't stand it!
reeeel niiice.
Love it!!
Wow! What a difference - but it looks like you just bought it from the store. Great job!
Love this because I've had an armoire for 15 yrs just like it and it's time to update...but I've been lost as to how to do it! What were your steps? How does it look inside?
@Alyssa, Wow, I didn't realize I didn't post the steps, Let Me let you in on what I did:
First remove the Doors,
Sand everything you plan to paint, You don't have to remove the finish, just enough sanding to give the paint some "grip".
Wipe it down with a wet paper towel to remove the sanding dust.
Then Prime it, I used a Primer that was called "contractor's Binding primer" that i got a Lowe's.
Then You can sand it again. Wipe with paper towel again. Paint Your color. (Red is a tricky color to paint with), then You can sand it again and give it another coat of paint. Then I used a tintable glaze and painted the whole thing (working in small areas) you put the glaze on, then wipe it off with a rag or paper towel to get the finish you want. Then do a Clear coat of poly acrylic. Check out my kitchen table post, its the same steps, if I lost you somewhere! oh, PS, I didn't paint the inside.
Good Luck!
What color red did you use on this? I am afraid of using red...but this is beautiful. My 15 year old wants red in his room and I have been steering away from it...but I may just give it a try with the big piece of furniture he has in there! Thanks!!!
Cathy
@Catherinefreet, the color is Spanish Tile by Valspar- I used a satin sheen. And just so you know- red for some reason is a tricky color to paint with- I don't know why it is, but it's as tricky as the day is long- so just have patience with using red!
I do have a question for you. Would I choose a glaze color close to the color I am painting? I am painting a brownish red color on my armoire but want it to look old so.....a brownish tint over top?
Thank you in advance for your help.
@Jennifer, I Personally Perfer Something dark. Close to Black, if not black. I use Brown when I'm Glazing over Black, so it will show up, but I personally think the darker glaze gives it more of the look I like- kind of a grungy, worn, look. But It's up to what you like, You could always try a little and see what you like. My Glaze is Tinted Fired Earth by Valspar, in case You wanted to know. Thanks for Your Questions.
This is a similar look to the crackle Job I did on the counter/cabinet I did in the bathroom of my dad's house back in 06ish. Top color was red too and it was such a pain. I had to re-do some spots multiple times. But good thing I'm a perfectionist. It came out nice. There must be something to that red, but it's worth it in the end.
I was wondering... I'm thinking about using a darker red when I do this on a small end table. It would be a maroon color to match an accent color in out couch... Do you think the black will still show through good? I love the look and colors... I've even thought about using an espresso brown? What are your suggestion?
@Grace Moore, Hmmm, I'm not sure which would look best. The Black accents will give it a more heavy, dramatic feel/appearance with the maroon, in my opinion. And I Think the brown would give the maroon more of a worn country look. So, that's my vote- which one are you looking for? Also, please note, that I put my glaze (what I use to do my antiquing) on TOP. It's painted on top of My color, and in this technique I'm not sanding down to reveal a sub color- it's applied as a top coat. -Anyhow so that's my two cents! Thanks for Asking!
@Grace Moore, Hmmm, I'm not sure which would look best. The Black accents will give it a more heavy, dramatic feel/appearance with the maroon, in my opinion. And I Think the brown would give the maroon more of a worn country look. So, that's my vote- which one are you looking for? Also, please note, that I put my glaze (what I use to do my antiquing) on TOP. It's painted on top of My color, and in this technique I'm not sanding down to reveal a sub color- it's applied as a top coat. -Anyhow so that's my two cents! Thanks for Asking!
Hi... new to this, sorry if it was previously mentioned or answered but what grit sandpaper did you use? Or a block? I have an armoire and a long low dresser that I am considering doing black - I noticed your idea on using brown glaze when antiquing black.. any other tips on doing black? or finishes? Your red cabinet turned out awesome! If my low dresser turns out I hope to use it as a dining room sideboard :-)
Actually... if its the same as the steps you outlined in ur post on the white armoire that you turned grey I think I'm all set cause that post has pics too! Thank you!
Gorgeous. You've probably been asked before... Why the poetic format to your writing with the seemingly random caps? Just curious.
@Russ,yes, same steps as the White one -Did that answer all your questions?
@Mitch/Mike, actually, no I've never been asked that. I guess as I think and write, I think and write in Phrases/Groups of Words, so I guess that's why the "Poetic Format". The Capitals? I guess I felt like Words are Important, and I started to Capitalize words I felt were Important to My Thoughts/Stories a few years ago, and now it's Habit. Now, I see Words not Capitalized, and I think they look Funny.
Great Question, Thanks :)
Wow, it looks fantastic! I want to try on china hutch. Do you get the uneven look on glazed black by leaving it longer in spots before wiping off? I haven't tried glaze yet.. Thanks
@Joan Drake, You don't have to leave the glaze on "Longer", just don't wipe it off as much, where you want it to remain darker. Glaze is pretty easy to work with, you put it on, wipe it off, or leave it as dark in certain places as you like. Hope that helps :)
I'm painting mine black with cream doors and painting zebra stripes on the doors. Do I just do primer, paint and a clear coat. Also what grit sand paper do u use.
I haven't read all the comments, so I really hope this hasn't been asked. I have a fairly dark three piece table set for my living room. I would like to redo it this red. This is my first time, do you have any advice on doing it. Just painting it red seems to easy. Do you have a step by step instructions your page. I really love your work and I don't want ruin these :?
Brandy Reeves .. brandyreeves215@gmail.com
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