When I found this cute little solid maple table and four windsor chairs on Craig's list I was so excited and knew just what to do! Little did I know that there were other factors that would come into play and change the whole game plan. As you can see they were already sanded and ready for a coat of FLAT black spray paint. I then planned to distress them and wax them and all would be perfect in my world :) I went to my local Home Depot and bought several cans of my favorite Rustoleum Painters Touch FLAT black paint and got to work.
Now I ask you does that look like flat paint to you?!!!!! NO it was indeed not flat! It was labeled flat, but it was not at all flat! It was at least semi-gloss if not gloss! I was devastated! I pouted for a day or two before coming up with a new direction to take. I also got in touch with Rustoleum customer service. They were very apologetic and promptly sent me a refund check.
The first thing I needed to do was sand, and sand, and sand some more! That definitely helped, but something was still not right. I love the old blue color that many primitive pieces have and thought maybe I could bring some of that in. I thought that Annie Sloan Duck Egg was about the right color. I dry-brushed some of that on the chairs and then sanded and distressed them further. After waxing I was in love with the "accidentally fabulous" result!
So very primitive and wonderful! I did a slightly different effect on the table base which also was a victim of the "non-flat" paint. I sanded and then used Arles in ASCP which is a wonderful mustard color. The top was stained a rich dark brown and the whole thing was sanded and waxed.
I think it turned out beautiful and was definitely a lesson in trying new things! I wish it was bigger and could accommodate my family of 5 because it would look awesome in my house :)
This beauty is at Market Antiques in Ottawa just waiting for someone to take her home and love her!
See you soon! ~Christy
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