I've painted another piece of furniture with Annie Sloan Chalk paint. The jury is still out on this one. I think I need another coat and more distressing. I'll work on it again soon, just haven't had time in the last few days.
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Here is the bookcase before.
Here it is with a coat of Annie Sloan Old White.
Here it is "all decked out".
You can't see it very well, but I used the dark wax on the medallion on the top shelf. I have only lightly distressed in a few places. I really like how the paint covers, and how quickly it dries. this shows one coat of paint. I went back over it with a brush wet with water and thinned it somewhat. Great paint to work with, I just need to keep trying til I get the hang of distressing. I really like the coverage this paint gives too! I'm thinking I will order the light blue next time.
This was a thrifty makeover, only one coat of paint. I have plenty left for my next project.
This was a thrifty makeover, only one coat of paint. I have plenty left for my next project.
Have you tried chalk paint yet?
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What a difference. Great job!
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Your bookcase looks pretty.
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried the chalk paint but a little shop nearby is now carrying the line. I'm going to check it out.
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Sissie
Oh, I love that bookcase and it looks great! The white is so pretty. I've never used that chalk paint! I'm probably the only one! :) Do you have to distress after using it? I know most folks do. I'd like to use it on my little hutch in the breakfast room but they don't have the right shade of green I want! :)
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shelia :)
I love your bookcase! What a pretty piece and it looks wonderful painted with the chalk paint. Very nice! Thanks for linking it up to Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSherry
Your bookcase is very pretty!!
ReplyDeleteGosh your sweet bookcase really makes me want to get some of that chalk paint and get painting! It looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love your bookcase. It is lovely! ASCP is an amazing product! I am always impressed at the transformations I see on blogs. Thanks for sharing such a great piece!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great makeover! I think I must be the last person here in blog land who has yet to try chalk paint! I really do want to check it out, I've heard nothing but great reviews!
ReplyDeleteI love your little bookcase.
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried AS paint yet....just dying to, tho. I am not very good at distressing..and I like the very LIGHT distressing the best. I might just repaint my hutch in AS....:))
I have not tried the chalk paint yet but am itching to....just a tad afraid. I don't like alot of heavy distressing for me...although I've seen pieces that are stunning distressed. I heard this paint went a long way and I love the idea that you don't have to do a lot of prepping of your pieces. I think I'm going to take a dive and order some. I have quite a few pieces in my garage that need to be done before the hubs chucks them...lol
ReplyDeleteI ADORE you little bookcase!!
I haven't tried chalk paint either but it seems that I should . Your bookcase really looks nice.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable book case! I LOVE the chalk paint -- I am getting used to the dark wax. I know it's best to apply the clear wax first, then the dark and then remove with the clear again if it's too much. You did a great job on this --
ReplyDeleteYour bookshelf looks great! What a nice transformation. I haven't tried chalk paint yet...I think I must be the only one :)
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Good job sweet lady.
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