Saturday, August 10, 2013

Wow! I can't believe it's been almost three weeks since my last post! Shame on me :( On the other hand, I haven't posted because I've been so busy and now I have a great makeover to show you!

I originally bought this china cabinet to make over for my dining room. I later found an entire dining set that stole my heart so this wallflower has been in the garage waiting patiently for her makeover. This picture was taken after we removed the hardware and glass. But not to worry it was all there and in great shape :)
After removing the hardware she got a good scrub down with TSP followed by two coats of Behr Premium Plus Ultra Flat in Burnished Clay.






It already looks SO much better! It's amazing what a coat of paint can do!









Mixed up a little antiquing glaze . . .

This mixture is Benjamin Moore Acrylic
Clear Glaze and Behr Ultra Flat in French Roast.
As for the ratio, I start with "about" 2 parts
glaze to one part paint. Then tweak it as needed.
The more glaze the longer time you will have to
work the glaze before it dries, but more glaze also
thins down the paint and the antiquing effect will
be less or lighter.





I painted the glaze on using a chip brush. Don't paint too much on at one time or it will dry before you can get it all wiped off.











                    Paint it on, wipe it off . . .
                    Repeat,
                    Repeat,
                    Repeat . . .
                    Like a broken record.
                    (Tell me I'm not the only one
                    who knows what a record is!)



Antiquing glaze makes those gorgeous details just POP!
Before, you hardly even noticed those corners, now look
at them shine!







Details, details, details  . . . LOVE the details! Can you believe I almost pitched that crisscross wire insert? It was brushed gold and ugly and I thought it really dated the piece. My husband was the one who convinced me to see how it looked painted. Bonus points to him on that call!

All the hardware got a spray coat of Rustoleum's Oil Rubbed Bronze and once dry, it was reattached.



Look and those details and the graceful, sweeping curve of that handle!








                        

           I think the beautiful curves of
           the hardware are a nice contrast
           to the straight lines of the
           cabinet. And the white finish
           really makes the lines and
           curves pop!







                                          A close up of the lower half of the cabinet.

And I now present this beauty who is ready to leave her wallflower status and become the star of the dining room!
I didn't have a way to really stage her for a beauty shot, but don't fret. Within 48 hours of being listed for sale she was on her way to her new home.

One more look at the before and after.
Thank you so much for stopping by!

Till next time,
Julie (the DIYer)

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

I've been featured!

Oh my goodness I'm so excited I could bust! One of my favorite blogs is Better After.. I've been a regular reader since I first found Lindsey over a year ago. Well today she featured my dining furniture makeover at Better After!!! I feel so honored!! If you're like me and can't get enough before and after makeovers, hop on over to www.betterafter.net and check it out!

P.S. I've got another china cabinet makeover post coming VERY soon!