Hi Y'All! This is Paula again.
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| French Desk Before - has "leather" looking top. Sorry about the glare. |
The first coat applied was Louis Blue. No sanding and no primer, just a good wipe down to make certain the desk was clean and dust free. Gotta love that part!
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| Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint - Louis Blue |
The next coat was a color wash with Aubusson Blue & water (mostly water) applied with a brush and wiped off, giving the paint enough time to settle in cracks and crevices but not to completely dry.
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| Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint - Aubusson Blue |
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| Desk after application of both colors. |
The wash with Aubusson was applied before the Louis Blue had a chance to cure overnight. By applying the paint this way, the Louis Blue just rubs off in places with enough pressure so that sanding isn't necessary. I love saving steps!
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| Tools of the trade: Paint Can Opener; Water Bottle Lid; Snapper to Keep Bag of Snacks Fresh; Flathead Screwdriver and the drawer pulls! Isn't this what you use as well when working? =) |
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| Desk Top Before. Most of the marks came off, but not all. Had hoped to be able to stain the top, but the stain did not stick. Tried a light sanding but that did not help. |
Desk top after.
Big difference achieved with Annie's Dark Furniture Wax. And believe me when I say that a little goes a long way. The arms wear out quickly when buffing wax The wax did sort of revive the top though. I really like the way that the wax made the "leather" look old and worn and comfortable.
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| These last photos all have different colors, don't they? Still getting the hang of the camera. This last color is the truest match to the dresser up close and personal. |
This desk was such fun to do! The drawer pulls were sprayed with Rustoleum Oil Rubbed Bronze and reattached. I think she looks spectacular and hope that someone on CL falls in love with her too!
