Before and After (Grain Sack!) November 3, 2012
Can you imagine all the oak furniture, just waiting to be painted?
They remember the glory days, when everyone wanted them so badly. They remember being the center of attention.
Do you have any of these pieces in your home? Do you hear them cry out, as you pass them by, unnoticed? Could a box of MMS be all you need?
Isn’t this far better than…
I gave this little beauty, that had been spending lonely day and nights, in a dark and lonely garage, a new lease on life. We brought her to the Home for Unpainted Furniture, (aka The Treasured Home workshop), where miracles happen!
Here’s all it takes, if you want to help some oak in your life, find a new beginning…
1. Remove the hardware and wipe the piece down with a clean, damp rag and some diluted TSP, to remove all the grime.
2. Mix 1 part paint powder to 1 1/2 parts warm water, in a water tight container. Shake vigorously for 2 minutes.
3. Paint the piece, and let it dry at least 15 minutes before applying second coat.
4. Once the second coat has dried, you’ll probably see the paint self distressing. Using a fine or medium sand paper, lightly sand the piece and remove all the loose paint.
5. I don’t know if it’s required, but I waxed my last piece with furniture wax, before applying the antiquing wax, which is optional.
6. Wait an hour and buff.
7. Admire!
It could hardly get any simpler! If you’ve witnessed similar transformations yourself, please send me a picture!
**drool!** Am I allowed to put a hold on items I must have in our giant home 10-20 years from now? So jealous of the lucky person who gets to purchase this!
Dearest daughter,
You already have a beautiful home, because it’s filled with love. The roominess part will come much sooner, I’m sure!
Love, Mom
Impressive, Barbara! I’ve still got some oak, but, I can’t do it! That piece has nice lines…you choose wisely! 😉
Thanks, Donnamae, Yes, my Craig’s List bodyguard, Jini, said the same thing. She looked the other way, as I painted it!
Oh my Barbara…you did a fantastic job…you gave that oak dresser such a remarkable facelift and a shot of botox here and there did the trick…You have really perfected working with MMS paint….the dresser is beautiful!
Thanks, princess! I wish Incould say it took a lot of skill and
Oops…I meant skill and experience, Shirley! This is sort of like the Hamburger Helper of furniture restoration!
Wow, very nice…that will sell quickly!
O You Now are a Surgeon for bring the look of Young again…and in Califorian all those Doc’s get paid really well. So you should to..this is looks great and so fresh and pretty details….
That oak dresser looks fantastic with its new color! I knew it would. I have an oak dresser of my own that is painted white and heavily distressed. It was done using good ol latex paint though. Would’ve been a good piece to use milk paint on. I’m still searching for my next paint project!
Barbara, would you tell me the difference between the MMSMP and Annie Sloan Chalk paint? Especially about the finished look, application ease, etc.
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena