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DIY Chalk Paint Desk & Chair Makeover
By Classy Clutter on Jan 22, 2013
Last week, I showed you how to remove veneer from wood furniture on this desk.
I have been looking for a desk for basically forever and I was super excited to find this one on craigslist. The ad was by a family that lived like 45 minutes away but they met me half way to pick it up! Yay!
This is how it looked when I got it home. It came with a matching chair too!
I made some DIY chalk paint in Glidden antique beige. I painted it and distressed it with a fine grit sanding block.
Then, I used Minwax paste finishing wax for the first time and I must say, I'm in love with how easy it is to use and how smooth and soft the finish is. Seriously, I'm shocked it took me so long to try out wax! This was also my 2nd time using chalk paint and let's just say skipping the sanding and priming step is awesome! I'm hooked!
I got the knobs from Hobby Lobby when they were 50% off. I love crystal knobs and these ones had the antique bronze applique and decorative screw so I knew they'd be perfect!
The detail on this piece is just perfect! Thecarvedappliques and the legs drew me in.
For the chair, I painted it with DIY Chalk Paint Recipe using Glidden Olivewood and finished it with Minwax Paste Finishing wax.
I really like the look of the mismatched paint but matching style. I also picked up this French Script fabric from Hobby Lobby. I reupholstered it using this method and reattached the seat cushion.
I've been itching to do some furniture lately and this really hit the spot! I've now learned that my furniture painting doesn't have to stop because it's freezing outside... just gotta hand paint with chalk paint! *winks*
Have you tried a DIY Chalk paint recipe yet? What about waxing? Are you a fan?
