Sunday, May 24, 2009

From Flea To Fab

WHITE SIDEBOARD WITH A CRISP NEW COLOR AND UPDATED KNOBS, THIS SIDEBOARD BECOMES A COTTAGE-STYLE KEEPSAKE.


Step 1: Sand the sideboard thoroughly, and then wipe clean.
Step 2: Prime and then apply two coats of white paint, allowing each coat to dry thoroughly.
Step 3: Using a dry brush, add glaze to the edges of the piece where normal wear and tear would occur. Pay particular attention to moulding and raised areas. Wipe off excess with a rag.
Step 4: Brush on a clear protective finish, and allow to dry.
Step 5: Install new cabinetry knobs using the hardware included.

MATERIALS
white primer
paint (Valspar Ultra Premium, Honeymilk 7003-4, eggshell)
glaze (Faux Translucent Color Glaze, raw umber)
protective finish (Clear Satin Protector)
knobs (Belwith; small, Model PA1117-WOA; large, Model PA1118-WOA; special order)

TOOLS
paintbrushes
sandpaper

*Does not include applicable taxes, which vary by market, or the cost of tools.


CHECKERED CHEST


A BASIC THREE-DRAWER CABINET RECEIVES A PLAYFUL PAINT TREATMENT.

Step 1: Sand the chest, and wipe clean.
Step 2: Prime and then paint the outside of the chest in a satin finish. (We used a pale yellow.)
Step 3: Following the manufacturer’s instructions, mix your desired paint color (we used rust in a satin finish) with the clear glaze.
Step 4: Dip the wall weaver brush in the glaze. Run the brush across one drawer. Repeat a few times to get the lines straight and to cover the drawer. Repeat for the remaining drawers. Allow to dry.
Step 5: When the first coat of glaze is completely dry, dip the wall weaver brush in the glaze again, and run the brush in the opposite direction, crisscrossing your previous lines. Repeat for the remaining drawers; let dry.
Step 6: Tape off the edges of the top and the drawers using painter’s tape.
Apply white paint to the edges, and let dry.
Step 7: With a pencil and ruler, mark off every inch on the edges. Using an artist paintbrush, paint every other inch in red. Allow to dry.
Step 8: Brush on a clear protective finish, and allow to dry.
Step 9: Install new drawer pulls using the included fasteners.

MATERIALS
white primer
paint (Valspar Ultra Premium; Delightful Moon 3004-6A; Jekyll Club Cherokee Rust 2011-7; Du Jour 7002-6; satin)
glaze (Faux Mixing Glaze, clear)
accent paint (Valspar Ultra Premium, Posh Red 1011-4, satin)
protective finish (Clear Satin Protector)
pulls (brushed nickel, #58649)

TOOLS
6-inch wall weaver brush
artist paintbrush
painter’s tape
sandpaper
ruler
pencil

*Does not include applicable taxes, which vary by market, or the cost of tools.


ANTIQUE CHAIRS
A FINISHING GLAZE THAT GIVES AN AGED LOOK PLUS DAMASK SEAT CUSHIONS ADD OLD-WORLD CHARM TO DINING CHAIRS.

Step 1: Using a screwdriver, remove the screws from the underside of the chair cushion. Lift off the seat cushion.
Step 2: Distress the chair using an awl to make worm holes, and beat wood lightly with a hammer, including edges, to give a worn look.
Step 3: Sand the chair thoroughly, and then wipe clean. Prime the chair, and allow to dry.
Step 4: Brush on two thick coats of white paint. Use rags to rub in paint so that some of the wood grain still shows through. Allow each coat to dry thoroughly.
Step 5: Brush on two coats of blue paint. Use rags to rub in paint so that some of the wood grain and white paint still show through. Allow each
coat to dry thoroughly.
Step 6: Rub antiquing glaze onto the edges and other parts of the chair as needed to give them an aged look. Allow to dry.
Step 7: To highlight the edges, apply the accent glaze randomly so that it looks rubbed off in some areas. Allow to dry.
Step 8: Spray on a clear protective finish, and allow to dry.
Step 9: Remove the old fabric from the seat. Lay the seat on a drapery panel, and cut around it, adding 3 inches to the length on all four sides. With a staple gun, staple the panel to the seat from underneath, turning under raw edges. Pull tight, and fold in at corners as if you were wrapping a present. Cut off any excess fabric as you staple.
Step 10: Reinstall the seat from underneath the chair using the original
screws. Repeat for each chair.

MATERIALS
white primer
paint (Valspar Ultra Premium; Statuesque 7002-5; Palisade Blue 4006-3B; eggshell)
antiquing glaze (Faux Antiquing Glaze, asphaltum)
accent glaze (Faux Metal & Patina Glaze, gold metallic)
clear protective spray (#39449)
drapery panel**

TOOLS
staple gun and staples
screwdriver
awl and hammer
utility scissors
paintbrushes
sandpaper

*Does not include applicable taxes, which vary by market, or the cost of tools.
**Selection varies by market.


STENCILED TABLE
A FRESH COAT OF PAINT AND AN ELEGANT STENCIL PATTERN LIVEN UP THIS PIECE.


Step 1: Sand the top of the table, and wipe clean.
Step 2: Prime and then apply the base color to the tabletop. Allow to dry.
Step 3: Select your desired stencil pattern found in the paint department at Lowe’s. Use painter’s tape to hold the stencil in place, and lightly stick the stencil to the tabletop. Use the pouncer brush to paint the pattern on the
tabletop. Carefully move and place the stencil as needed until the tabletop is covered. Let dry.
Step 4: For a metallic finish, use the same stencil, and dab a metallic glaze over the painted patterns; allow to dry.
Step 5: Tape off the tabletop using painter’s tape. With a small edger brush, paint the edge of the tabletop with the accent color. Allow to dry. Using a rag, highlight the edge by rubbing lightly with the metallic glaze.
Step 6: Brush on a clear protective finish to the entire tabletop.

MATERIALS
white primer
base paint (Valspar Ultra Premium, Romano 7003-15, satin)
stencil**
stencil and accent paint (Valspar Ultra Premium, Leather Satchel 3003-7B, satin)
glaze (Faux Metal &
Patina Glaze, gold metallic)
protective finish (Clear
Satin Protector)

TOOLS
pouncer brush
small edger brush
painter’s tape
sandpaper

*Does not include applicable taxes, which vary by market, or the cost of tools.
**Selection varies by market.


PLUSH BENCH
A TIMEWORN BENCH IS RESTORED WITH THE HELP OF PAINT AND A NEW SUEDED FABRIC SEAT.


Step 1: Using a screwdriver, remove the screws from the underside of the bench seat cushion. Lift off the seat. Using a hammer and putty knife, pry off the old upholstery tacks, fabric, and padding. (You may need to wear gloves.)
Step 2: Sand the bench thoroughly; wipe clean.
Step 3: Prime and then paint the wood in your desired color.
Step 4: Select a piece of 1-inch-thick foam rubber and quilt batting at your local fabric store. Cut the foam rubber to fit the bench seat. Cut a piece of quilt batting 3 inches longer on all four sides of the bench top.
Step 5: Place the foam rubber on top of the seat board, and lay the batting over it. Using a staple gun, staple the batting to the underside of the seat board, pulling the batting tight. Cut off any excess.
Step 6: Cut the drapery panel 3 inches longer on all four sides of the bench top, and place it over the batting, pulling tightly and stapling it to the underside of the seat board. Fold in the fabric at the corners, and staple underneath as if you were wrapping a present. Cut off any excess fabric. Replace the reupholstered seat board, securing it from underneath the chair using the original screws.
Step 7: Hammer in upholstery nails on all four sides of the bench. We paced
the nails 11/2 inches apart.
Step 8: Highlight raised areas of the bench legs with bronze glaze.
Step 9: Brush on a clear protective finish over the wooden areas, and let dry.

MATERIALS
gray primer
paint (Valspar Ultra Premium, Leather Satchel 3003-7B, satin)
drapery panel (Designables, #170658)
upholstery nails (#58195)
glaze (Faux Metal & Patina Glaze, bronze metallic)
protective finish (Clear Satin Protector)

TOOLS
staple gun and staples
screwdriver
hammer
putty knife
utility scissors
small paintbrush
sandpaper

*Does not include applicable taxes, which vary by market, or the cost of tools.

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