Let's make a deal... If you don't look at the blue painter's tape everywhere or the uncovered electrical sockets or the storage boxes or the ladder in the background or the missing hardware on the buffet or the mess still around because we are not finished painting... then I would love to show you the buffet I painted over the weekend....
Deal? Okay...
Here is the buffet my friend Fiffer and I found last Thursday...
She was just what I had been looking for. I did feel a little guilty painting her because she is really beautiful just how she is...
Here she is painted and in my dining room... THAT WE ARE STILL WORKING ON!
Now I'll give you a little look at the dining room ... ignore the chairs without seats... ANOTHER work in progress... but this will give you a feel for the dining room's new look.
I painted the buffet with Annie Sloan Chalk Paints in Country Grey. Yes, I know that it does not look grey at all. The color is a dull, greyed down gold/ beige... after the undercoat was dry ( I try to let it sit 24 hours) I sanded it and put a wash of ASCP pure white over it.
That gives the buffet a soft striped look... very French Provincial.
I don't follow the usual protocol for painting and waxing a piece... I'll show you what I do and why next week.
I then used clear wax and a very light sludge of clear and dark wax to give the buffet depth.
I buffed her with Bobby's drill and a buffer attachment. His idea! This made such a lovely soft shine on her!
I sorta felt like I was cheating... not doing it all by hand... but I was working with a pinched nerve in my back! Pinched nerve or not... the buffer will be a must for every painting project from now on!
I used GEDEO silver gilding wax to give the original hardware a new look. I like to let some of the old color show through just a little. It brings out the detail in intricate hardware.
I am still looking on line for matching pieces to replace the ones that were missing. If you know of a good source please let me know.
I am letting the piece "cure" before I put anything on top of it. In a few days it will be ready to decorate. That will be fun!
In the meantime... I'll be ripping off the upholstery of another dining room chair. THIS time I have the right tools! To see the process click HERE.
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Love it!
ReplyDeleteYour buffet looks great! I just bought some ASCP myself, but haven't used it yet. Thanks for the tip on using the two colors- great idea. Susan at Romancing the Home
ReplyDeleteThe buffet looks BEAUTIFUL! I love the finish and love the handles. Hope you can find the one that's missing. I envy you, your dining room. XOXO
ReplyDeleteShe's a beauty! Your room is going to be so pretty...can't wait to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteCindy
It turned out beautiful, and I love the hardware. Can't wait to see the dining room when you finish. Take care of that back!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteI am so in love with that piece!
Everything about it is amazing and you did an amazing paint job as well.
What a beautiful buffet, Yvonne! I love the color you chose, too. It looks wonderful. I will have to try using a buffer attachment. I'm sure my husband has some kind of tool in the garage that I can use.
ReplyDeleteYvonne this piece turned out absolutely beautiful! I'm lovin the whole new look of your dining room, can't wait for the full reveal!
ReplyDeleteDear Yvonne, it is splendid. I love it and the hardware in silver really pops. I have a similar buffet that Joe does not want to paint. I am working on that. Thank you for your sweet comment about Clovis. It mean so much to me, Olive
ReplyDeleteLovely piece, like how it turned out!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful piece of furniture. Your dining room looks wonderful! And, I didn't notice the blue painters tape at all. :)
ReplyDeleteI have sent you several email replies when you leave me a comment and I just noticed that your email says no reply-comment at blogger. I am so sorry that you have not been receiving my replies to your comments. As for the last comment you sent me, I just want to say thank you for praising the Lord with me. Lea is out of the hospital and is feeling stronger.
Thank you so much, Amy
It's lovely! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteI think you did a fabulous job. I can't wait to see the finished room. I suspect we have a stunner in the making. Have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteTHis is so lovely, Lavonne. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty piece-looks perfect in that spot!
ReplyDeleteHave a good week
Wow, it turned out great, just like I knew it would.
ReplyDeleteSam
Love your painting. I have the same dining room table and chair - did you paint the chair? I am tired of the furniture and think painting it would make me like it again! It's such good stuff, Ethan Allen.
ReplyDeleteI love the new look. I doubt you can find that exact same pull, but here is one that you might like. http://www.lookintheattic.com/hwrp017us15.html Just Google antique ring pull and see what pops up.
ReplyDeleteWhen you sanded before waxing, do you mean you did a light allover sanding? As I don't see distressing on it.
Gorgeous!! Love how it turned out and I can't wait to see the whole room! Can I ask where you got your upholstered dining chairs? I'm on the hunt :)
ReplyDeleteThe dining room chairs are from Ethan Allen... we bought them 26 years ago. They are made so well, and I could not justify not using them. So I decided to paint them. I'll do a tutorial in a couple of weeks.
DeleteWait! The white chairs (without the seats) are those the ones you will be doing a tutorial on?
DeleteI would love to see it!
I have several chairs I need to paint...so afraid! some are Thomasville, maple i think and the others are painted black. I want them to all coordinate.
Shhh... when I was waxing a black armoire we finished a bit ago the Mr. suggested I use the drill and buffer to get a 'better' finish on it. I gave him the look and kept on working by hand.
ReplyDeleteHmmm... maybe I'll have to give the drill and buffer a try.
Your buffet is beautiful Yvonne. Can't wait for the styling of it.
Hugs, Gee
WOW - it looks great - you did a fab job on it. Your dining is looking stunning and I'm looking forward to see the finished project.
ReplyDeleteMary
What is GEDEO? Looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHi Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful makeover. Love the colour you chose! Your new buffet has so many nice details love the curved support rails underneath.
All the Best,
Christine
Well done- looking GREAT there, ma'am!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure you found in that buffet!
Can't wait till it's all done to see the perfect reveal!
Yvonne -
ReplyDeleteLOVE your buffet! You might want to look for pulls at www.coolknobsandpulls.com.
I ordered a replacement pull at this website and was very satified. Deborah
Love the buffet and your dining room sneak peek looks great. Love the chandy.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS! You did an amazing job!
ReplyDeleteLots of great questions everyone! I'll answer them all next week when I do a painting tutorial!
ReplyDeleteLove the buffet and what you did with it, including the hardware. it reminds me so much of what my mother did to furniture back when I was in high school. She called it "antiquing." Guess that meant making something look old. I actually sort of like it bare on top --- that way it's ready to serve your guests. Your dining room is looking great!
ReplyDeleteYvonne it looks fab my dear! Where did you get your wingback chairs from? I am looking for some for our dining room and your would be perfect! Hope your back feels better soon!
ReplyDeletePamela, here's the link to the post. It has all the details. These are great chairs!
DeleteI do not see the link to the post but I will try and find it since you said you posted about them!:)
DeleteThe buffet is beautiful. You did such a good job with it. I saw a similar one at Goodwill the other day and didn't get it. Now I am kicking myself.
ReplyDeleteYou did a fabulous job. So pretty. Is there nothing you can't do? I don't think so. XO. Mona
ReplyDeleteIt is so lovely! Take care of your back...you have a busy couple of months ahead! Warmest wishes, Linda @ EA
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece! And your dining room is coming along nicely! Can't wait to see the final reveal! :)
ReplyDeleteYvonne: Your piece looks so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove the look of the new dining room.
Denise
Your buffet is gorgeous, the before and after! As is your dining room. Absolutely lovely!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
I'm loving the buffet, the details are wonderful. I can't wait to see your finished dining room!
ReplyDeleteAt first pic I kind of cringed that you would paint it, but as I scrolled down I have to admit it is lovely. I love the french look without the fussiness. I am loving the whole room. I even like that you showed blue tape.
ReplyDeleteLove the buffet- the layered colors look so pretty. And I love your chairs, with or without seats! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat blue tape? LOL. Your buffet looks fantastic. Great job!
ReplyDeleteJudy
Just gorgeous Yvonne...I love the wash that you did...such a showpiece...can't wait to see the room...your sneak peeks are just amazing!
ReplyDeleteHi lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteYou did a Beautiful job as always. Hope you have a wonderful week with your family.
XXOO Diane
This is just gorgeous! Stunning. bravo!
ReplyDeleteKaren
Absolutely beautiful! For replacement hardware - www.leevalley.com. This is a full-line hardware catalog. I also ordered a hardcopy., to view all of their products. Your husband will love it too. It doesn' t appear that they have the exact match, but do offer other great options.
ReplyDeleteRuth
Looks just wonderful! I love the stretcher bars at the bottom....unusual and distinctive!
ReplyDeleteI can see why you hated to paint it--it WAS beautiful in its original state too, but wow!! What vision you had for "her"!!! It's beautiful! Can't wait to see your finished dining room. I know it will be beautiful! ~Zuni
ReplyDeleteWOULD LOVE TO FEATURE YOUR BUFFET PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THIS WOULD BE OK WITH YOU,
ReplyDeleteLAUREN