Thank you for your emails and the complements.
I'm so very glad I have inspired you as so many
inspire me on a daily bases.
My signature *white* is a custom color I have
mixed at Cloverdale paint, a Canadian company.
- It is a creamy white semi gloss latex.
- It can be used in white or off white decorating.
- It gives the finished piece a sophisticated look.
The process for my signature white is quite
detailed as I'm looking for a smooth, clear, long
lasting finish. Rather then a distressed
detailed as I'm looking for a smooth, clear, long
lasting finish. Rather then a distressed
or antiqued look.
I do distress some of these pieces, however it
is usually only lightly distressed and most steps
are still followed.
The real trick to the signature finish is the primer.
The real trick to the signature finish is the primer.
- My primer is tinted a shade lighter then the paint.
- I use more coats of primer then paint.
- Primer dries quickly and adheres well.
- Primer will show imperfections still needing attention.
- Primer is easy to sand between coats.
Primer smooths the undersurface of the finish,
similar to way we woman use foundation make-up.
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| Pictured here is a grey primer I usually use for darker colors. |
If your surface is shiny I would rough it up with 80 grit sand paper before priming.
I prime a minimum of 3 coats with a quality brush.
I prime a minimum of 3 coats with a quality brush.
I use a brand sold at HOME DEPOT called
Performance Select SILVER. The smoother your brush feels
in your hand the smoother it will apply paint. What determines
in your hand the smoother it will apply paint. What determines
when I have enough coats of primer is if the piece
looks finished. The resulting 2 coats of paint I
then add smooth the top surface and make it easier
to wash or wipe later and of course
the final color and gloss.
Latex paint takes 28 days to fully cure so you must
be careful with your top surfaces once completed
with adding accessories such as lamps and decor.
Alternative you can stain the top surface with
a rich dark walnut which ends up looking stunning
against the creamy white and then a clear coat
is added.
Hope this helps with your current projects!