Adventures In Styleland!

So here it is!!! Finally, the step by step process for reinventing a great find!!  This is only my technique, many people do not sand or finish their pieces I always have.

So…. First go shopping!!!! , find a great piece that you want ( look at area junk shops or used furniture places). Pieces vary in price but a little work and you can create a treasure!!! If you remember when my sister,  Mother Theresa and I went  on our Mother Daughter Day, we came across this darling coffee table.

Well… I started by sanding this with 220 grit sandpaper. Just quick to clean off any dirt or build up of old wax. Then with Primer, a little paint and the following supplies:

I really like to use Zinsser bulls eye 123 primer sealer latex. It doesn’t smell as strong as the oil based product and clean up is easy, with warm water and soap. Some people prefer oil based which covers tough stains and knots,  Zinsser cover stain, stain blocker, bond coat is a great oil based primer for indoor & outdoor , it also eliminates the need for sanding . Great for so many projects, but you need to have mineral spirits, or paint thinner on hand for clean up. If you don’t want to sand this is the product you should use.  I still recommend making sure the surface is clear of any debris or dirt, so wipe down your surface before you apply the primer, it should be clean and dry.

 A little bit about primers…. You can use oil based primer and latex paint, but we don’t recommend using latex primer and oil based paint. It  will cause a reaction, and the results will not be good!  All sorts of gross stuff will happen, paint bubbling, cursing, objects flying OMG!!!! Don’ t do It!!!!  

The other product I love to use  and I would like  to mention is Floetrol!!!  (the orange bottle next to the can of primer).  It all but eliminates bush strokes, it almost creates a self  leveling paint. I really love this product!!!!

This time instead of using latex paint, for this project I decided to use Rustoleum Spray paint. Painters Touch Ultra Cover. Heirloom White, I just LLLLLLLLLOVE this color!!!! 

Remember to do this in a well ventilated space. I did it in our garage. Three light coats. Spray about 4 inches from surface in a steady sweeping motion. Light coats are better because you risk making runs or drips.  So here is a brief recap of the process. Sand with 220 grit sand paper,  brush or blow off any loose particles of dust and debris from surface. Prime, let primer cure for 24 hours and then paint!!!  I like to use Minwax Finishing Wax as a top coat to seal and protect the painted surface. It is available at Lowes or Home Depot.

Now this was certainly an easy project. Hope you all enjoyed!! Just a couple of hours and some paint!!!

This came out so great I’m really pleased. I think I’ll set my sites on a bigger better piece next!! Stay tuned!!!!

XOXO

M