A Fresh Coat of Paint: Before & After
It’s amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do!
I have had this sewing table for quite some time. It was a lovely hand-me-down from my inlaws. It’s been sitting in the basement and I kept telling myself I needed to work on it. I finally got my act together this past weekend and went to the paint store. Once I had the paint, I couldn’t wait anymore and started right away.
I brought this ball of yarn along to the paint store with me for inspiration! It is Madelinetosh – Tosh Lace in Turquoise. I’m working on something new with this yarn that I’m excited to share, but that’s for another day – hopefully soon!
The color I settled on is called Tropical Turquoise by Benjamin Moore. I used their Advance product which is oil-based, but is quick drying and can be washed off hands with soap and water. I highly recommend it!
I don’t know why I waited so long to do this, because it was an incredibly quick project and I’m thrilled with the results. Even though it’s technically a sewing table, I plan to use it for all my crafting adventures! I have some leftover paint and I’m eyeballing items around the house to see what else I can use it on, but I have a feeling this color is good in small doses only!
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Wow that turned out really nice!
Wow! It’s really amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do to a worn out/old piece of furniture!
love this! looks really great! :)
Looks great; did you have to sand it down before painting , or just paint right over the original finish?
Hey Sheila! I didn’t sand it, just right over the original finish. At Booma’s he mentioned if it was going to get a lot of use that there is a coat of a bonding primer type thing, that you can do in between the original and the new color that bonds them together without having to sand it. I didn’t do it because I figured by the time this paint wears off, I’ll be ready for a new color!
LOVE it! Great job Kar!
You’re so crafty ;)
Kara,
Beautiful! I have the exact same sewing table-I will have to try to paint mine!!
Does it have the sewing machine in it? Mine still does…I have to get a new sewing machine. it has seen its better days…
Not the original machine, but my in laws gave me a new one for a shower gift when we were getting married so I have a new one that I love!
What a nice shower gift!
I absolutely LOVE the color that you chose! This turned out to be a very cute and classic piece! Love your style!