Sunday 30 January 2011

The [sort of] finished product

So, for those of you who were waiting to see it....here it is!

I did have a great time painting this desk, turning it from the plain, worn brown desk it was into this beauty! However, it didnt come without obstacles!

It was my first time painting a piece of furniture. I sanded it back, put about 2 coats of primer on it, then about 2 coats of water based semi gloss....i did paint the runners of the drawers too...and you may guess that YES - this meant the drawers would not fit back in their holes! :( so hubby had to scrape off all the paint in the runners to get them back in! But...in this hot weather, although they are now in ....i can hardly get them out! haha!

My plan is to line the inside of the drawers with a gorgeous wallpaper - to keep them protected from scuff but to also make them look pretty!

The top of the desk, being gloss, has also meant that things are sticking to it! A book was put on the top of it yesterday and i went to move it a couple of hours later - and it ripped off a chunk of paint! :( *sigh* Might have to see if i can get a sealer spray or something? Not too sure about this so will take any suggestions!

I have used some spare placemats at the moment to put the computer monitor and printer on also - which i think actually look quite cute!

SO...it has been a lengthy process..but it is [kind of] finished now!

Much love



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  1. Tammi30 January 2011 at 15:44

    Dan what a difference, it looks fabulous!!!
    Try leaving your pieces about 3 or 4 days before putting things on them, gives the paint a chance to settle and you shouldn't have things sticking to them.
    With drawers, run a candle on the bottom sides and also on the runners, makes for smooth movement.
    Happy diy-ing :)

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  2. Danica30 January 2011 at 17:10

    Thanks Tammi :)

    The last coat of paint (the top and majority of the desk) had was on Monday! The drawers i was finishing on Thursday! So it should be well dry - so not too sure what the deal is there! I will have to give the candle thing a go - thanks! Do you know about finishing sprays to seal the top coat on the top of the desk? Or should it be ok? As it is just VERY sticky or something, but could be the weather??

    x

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  3. Tammi30 January 2011 at 20:13

    Not too sure Danica...could be the humidity. I have never used a sealer before but I guess it can't hurt to try. Let me know how you go.

    x

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