![]() It can be moody and mystic, ethereal and calming, bold and exciting. It’s not a neutral, per se, but it complements most décor and design. Inside there are two large shelves for board games, movies, or whatever else you want to stash away.This makes sense, given how blue is a decidedly classic color, yet also one that pushes boundaries. I really love how the black and white knobs look with the distressed blue cabinet.Īnd all the details really stand out now instead of being hidden away in the heavy dark brown finish. Rustoleum Chalked Paint in Soothing Blue is a beautiful light sky blue color. It depends on the camera angle and how much light was hitting it at the time. It was a little hard to photograph and edit the color properly, so you might notice it looks slightly different in the photos. Originally I thought about keeping the old pulls but decided to use these fun, feminine knobs from my stash to make it a bit modern vintage.Īnd here’s the charming little cabinet now… I prefer using wax because it dries matte and doesn’t turn yellow like many other topcoats do. I didn’t mind that look for this piece, but you could also use a clear primer if you don’t want to see any white there.įinally, I applied clear wax with a lint-free cloth for protection. You’ll notice that if you sand a little, the white primer peeks through, and if you keep sanding, the dark wood will show. Next, since this piece went from gaudy dark brown to soft and sweet, I wanted to highlight the details by sanding over curves and edges with 320-grit sandpaper. Once dry, I applied another layer of paint and there was no more bleed-through. Instead of getting the big paint brush out again for such a small area, I used a Q-tip to apply a little more primer over that area. You don’t want to regret not prepping the right way! Oops, I guess I didn’t use enough primer there – but I was glad I took the extra time to prime in the first place. In my experience with the Sage and Blue, the actual paint colors are a little paler than they appear on the can.Īfter two coats of paint with my Purdy paint brush, I inspected the piece and found a tiny bit of bleed-through on top of the door. You can see the color options below for the Light Tint Base. I explain it in more detail in this post, but Rustoleum Chalked Paint comes in certain colors that are pre-mixed that you can buy off the shelf (or here on Amazon), and then there are lots of other colors that you can have mixed at the paint counter (either with Lint Tint or Dark Tint Base). (This is not a sponsored post, I’m just sharing what paint I bought and used myself.) This time when I visited the home improvement store, I had them mix Soothing Blue for me. I’ve also used Linen White a few times now, like on this DIY wreath hanger. Last summer I tried Rustoleum Chalked Paint in Sensible Sage on a table, and it turned out really pretty. Once the primer was dry (which happens pretty quickly), it was time to paint. It works well, but the ammonia smells awful! After priming, the brush needs to be cleaned with a mix of ammonia and warm water (per the can’s instructions). ![]() ![]() I applied two coats of primer with a separate brush than my Purdy ones I use for painting. Learn how to properly prep furniture for painting here. I pulled out my favorite shellac primer to block those natural wood tannins from coming through. Since this piece was pretty dark, I thought it might give me trouble with bleed-through. Once dry, I lightly sanded all over with 220-grit sandpaper and wiped it clean again. Discover all my favorite brands and tools for doing DIY makeovers here.įirst, I wiped it down to clean it and then filled all the chips and cracks with wood filler. This post contains some affiliate links so you can easily find the products I use and recommend. I wasn’t thrilled with this cabinet at first either, but the charming details grew on me. I almost struck out on my thrifting adventure – either the options were really cheap quality, way too expensive, or just too large for my work space right now. This time, see how I updated the old vintage cabinet below with a soft shade of blue paint. You may remember that I first tried this brand of paint last year and wrote an honest review of Rustoleum Chalked here and also compared it to Annie Sloan Chalk Paint (which I’ve used for years). Well hello again, friend! For today’s new Furniture Fixer Upper makeover, I tried a new-to-me color of Rustoleum Chalked Paint. Click here to claim these 2 free guides: 10 Secrets of Experienced Furniture Painters + Tips to Prep Furniture for Painting
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