My post title means "new life"... and it's a segment that demonstrates just that... transformations of many kinds.
With my favorite man being in graduate and post graduate school, now going on 6 years, the boys and I have had to make due, repaint, repurpose, re-arrange, re-cover and breathe-the-life-back-into the things I have and things I find around me (including the curb on trash day).
As I look back, though, I did this even before Rob decided to go back to school. We were a family of 7 living on one income and I suppose I have always had to be creative.
So, when my friend mentioned she was going to toss her old 90's dining room table and chairs to make room for a new set that would match her more contemporary black hutch, I perked up.....
She had my full attention...
"Let-me-try-and-paint-it-first", I blurted....
"When did you start painting things?"
I had to look away before I answered her... "wellll, I haven't really painted much... or anything big like your table before, but since you were planning to throw it out anyway....why don't you let me try and paint it? Besides...you may like it. If you don't, then you can toss it!"
She's such a good friend...
She agreed.
So, out with the old....
......and in with the new...
These chairs were so easy to recover...just unscrewed the seat cushions underneath, removed the old material and covered with the new. Only a staple gun was necessary..
The chairs and legs of the table were primed and spray painted in satin black, then distressed, slightly.
For the table top I used a soft black latex paint and applied it with a brush. It was a little tricky getting the smooth finish I wanted, but after three coats I was happy with the results.
After distressing I protected the table with a clear, satin polyacrylic finish.
.....and there you have it...
Nouvelle vie!
*Here's what I used...
I have tried many different types of spray paint and
the brand I prefer most is Krylon. I always use their
spray primer when spraying furniture.
For this project one full coat was enough.
This product gives great, full coverage,
however it does leave a slightly sandy feel...
so after waiting several hours
for the coat to dry, I lightly went over the chairs and table
with a fine grit (100-120 grit) sandpaper before I used this....
Krylon Dual Paint and Primer black spray paint...
I used the satin finish in order to match the finish
of her new hutch. This product also comes in a flat finish.
I have found that this dual paint gives even better
coverage than just regular spray paint so if you are
using a basic color, such as black,
white, cream or red, there should be a Krylon dual
you can use.
Spray painting on furniture can leave a "stripey" finish
so be patient...several coats will be necessary before
you get a smooth, even finish.
I bought all of my spray paint at Walmart...cheapest
place I have found to buy this brand. Always buy
several cans more than you think you will need...
I've been left mid-project waiting on another shipment
of paint more than once... :)
Always protect with a polyacrylic finish of some kind
and let dry 48 hours.
au revoir!
xoxo
LW
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