Psst Mtn (and others)--painting furniture question

2 years ago

last modified: 2 years ago

I want to paint this old piece of furniture that I purchased probably 15 years ago with the intention of transforming it. My intentions were great, but so were my four distractions. In the end, I sanded off all the old paint and shelved the project for a rainy day. That was probably 14 years ago.

It's a rainy day.

This is for my cottage. Here is a picture of the bedroom where the piece is:

The room (and in fact my whole cottage) is very humble and that picture to the left of the bed is long gone. The bed is chipped and wonderfully so. I bought it from an antique/junk shop when I was in college.

Here is the piece I want to paint (the dresser at the foot of the bed.) (click on picture to see entire dresser.)

I'm thinking something in a tiffany-blue shade, with the same hardware. Can you tell me which paint you used to paint that bombay desk ? I want something with a bit of gloss.

Of course I'm open to any color suggestions. Even, kinda, sorta white.

Thanks!

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Tina Marie
2 years ago
This chest is similar to the chest the Mr. outfitted as a bathroom vanity. I believe it is a "gentlemen's chest" just in case you are interested. Ours is beautiful wood (not sure what) and we did not paint it. But, I wanted to let you know that I really like Fusion Mineral Paint.
Rory (Zone 6b)
2 years ago
I second the Fusion Mineral Paint suggestion. It's so easy to work with and they have lovely colors. If you have a retail location near you I would recommend visiting. The location near me has classes and painted furniture for sale. It's a great place to get ideas.

Fusion

I just finished painting this mirror frame today. Two coats of Cole Black and a satin oil top coat.

The lamp bases I painted last week with 2 coats of Champlain and a coat of finishing wax.
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i was reading Tina Marie post about antiquing in NC and came across Cottage Grove Vintage on Insta down that rabbit hole led me to wiseowlpainting which has wonderfull ideas for painted furniture. i love painted vintage furniture especially in a bedroom
martinca_gw sunset zone 24
2 years ago
I like the shade of the wood. im thinking it may possibly look beautiful with a light sanding and a low gloss finish. Run a darker stain down the fluting and framing on doors to accent them. Its a nice chest and will look beautiful painted, too. Love this cozy, knotty pine room. I envy you your cottage!! And Rory, now that Im seeing the two lamps in place , I see my idea of glazing the leaves was off. They are beautiful ! Now I want to use that paint on a few long waiting projects.
DLM2000-GW
2 years ago
If you want color and a bit of gloss I recommend Ben Mo's Pearl finish paint. I painted several pieces for our old house including a bathroom vanity and find the sheen to be really lovely. It's not semi-gloss or gloss but as the name says has a very slight pearl finish and sheen. In your Tiffany blue it would be gorgeous!

https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/interior-exterior-paints-stains/how-to-advice/painting-101/choosing-paint-finish
amykath
2 years ago
I love your room! It is a lovely piece. Are you sure you want to paint it? The wood looks nice. However, I am sure with the right color it will be beautiful!
Sueb20
2 years ago
I like your idea to paint it, but I wouldn't do a glossy finish. Such a charming room!

...off to find something to paint with mineral paint...
User
2 years ago
I am a sucker for the look of scrubbed pine, which is the color your chest is now. Have you ever considered waxing it? I only ask bc i am so bad at painting.
Arapaho-Rd
2 years ago
Agree with Kswl. 🤍 scrubbed pine and seems that chest could mimic that look if it's not in fact pine.
amykath
2 years ago
I know this is not the same color paneling you have but here is a room with some lovely hues and wood paneliing. Maybe you could get some inspiration?
jojoco
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2 years ago
Im not sure what the wood is, maple? Its a very hard wood. I dont think wax would do well because the wood has a large discoloration mark on the front where an ornamental raised ribbony thing was. sanding didnt really erase it

The other thing is that the drawers need to be sanded. They don’t close very smoothly. I’ll try sanding and then reevaluate. Wax would certainly be much easier than painting
Tina Marie
2 years ago
@Rory (Zone 6b) that mirror looks great! I have a gesso mirror frame I want painted. It is huge - standing 3-4 ft tall. I want it done in black with some distressing on the embossed part.

I'm toying with the idea of a new chest (sideboard/buffet) in the dining room and something that could be painted. I have a beautiful antique piece in there now that I would move (I would never paint it - the wood is gorgeous). I would like to have a painted/colored piece in there. We'll see!

@jojoco ahhh, I didn't notice there had been an applique. There's probably glue residue in the wood grain. I think it will look great painted. You can always do what I (usually) do. I have a lady who paints furniture and she does a great job - knows all the distressing/glazing/antiquing (WHATEVER) techniques that I do not. Plus she does it at a good price.
martinca_gw sunset zone 24
2 years ago
If youre able to remove the discoloration, maybe try a colored wax in whatever wood shade you like.
mtnrdredux_gw
2 years ago
HI, A little birdie told me I missed a shout out! Sorry, been crazy

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I think painting is a good idea, to get some relief from all the wood on the walls (even though I love the piece unpainted and love your walls).

I used Rustoleum chalk paint in a creamy white. I'd recommend that color, because I think it is more forgiving in terms on seeing brushstrokes, whatever. It was so easy!

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