In the fall, I worked on 3 pieces for a client. Two side tables and a pine chest.
One end table would be painted Paris Grey, the other Paloma, both ASCP. Originally she wanted the table tops to be refinished and stained but the wood was not great for refinishing. The tables had great character and would look beautiful painted and updated. I just simply painted the tables and sealed with Varathane with a satin finish. And replaced the knobs.
The pine chest looked like it would be an easy redo….but those darn bunnies threw me off! I sanded down the top and got rid of the tole painted bunny. There was a clear outline left underneath. I was skeptical and nervous that stain wouldn’t cover it up.
I used wood conditioner and let it soak for a over 15 minutes. Then applied two coats of Provincial stain, allowing the first coat to soak in for 15 minutes at least. My client didn’t want the top to be stained too dark, so the second coat i only left on for less than 10 minutes. Luckily, after just one coat of stain, the bunny was barely there! Now after staining and varathane, it’s totally transformed. The base of the chest was painted in French Linen ASCP. Love that colour. Especially with a stained wood top. Beautiful!
I love all of the finished pieces. What a difference a little paint makes. Hoping to post more projects I’ve worked on so far this winter. So stayed tuned in the next couple of days!
Laurena
Pivot Furniture & Design 