BLACK HARP TABLE - paint and primer

This was a simple revamp I did on a wonderful find,

but this piece is anything but simple. Come take a look ...

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PAINT TUTORIAL - white washing over grey

To find a step by step tutorial on how to achieve this finish:

http://4theloveofwood.blogspot.ca/2011/04/just-primer-and-some-wax-white-washed.html

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DEAD COMPRESSOR - renate's headboard

It all started with this 70's oak headboard.

Okay maybe I jumped the gun here, I suppose it really started with a drawing of a headboard.

A drawing with custom measurements.

So back to this headboard.

Every element of it was dismantled with a robertson driver.

Considering I had received such detailed measurements I had to wait for the right piece to come along.

Many of the pieces were cut to fit the new configuration.

The face sheilds were brought together.

Priming continued.

The legs were extended 2".

Extra bits were all brought together to fill out the height requested.

Some fancy had to be added.

In the form of wall candle holders I found at the second hand store.

They originally had baskets screwed on the front for the candle to sit in.

I removed the baskets and used the holes to attached them to the new headboard.

But alas I only got the primer coat finished before my compressor kicked the bucket.

So once the new compressor gets open and the final finish is applied, this is really

all you get to see.

A LITTLE MILK PAINT - turquoise country cabinet

I used a little sea green milk paint to achieve a great antiqued or aged effect on this country cabinet I finished.

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SIGNATURE WHITE PAINT FINISH - how to paint with latex

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

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.

1.  My primer is tinted a shade lighter then the paint.
2. I use more coats of primer then paint. 
3. Primer dries quickly and adheres well.
4. Primer will show imperfections still needing attention.
5. Primer is easy to sand between coats.

Primer smooths the undersurface of the finish,

 similar to way we woman use foundation make-up.

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 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

 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!