I'm totally not ready for you Monday. Don't you despise weeks that start like that? I have so much to do today and just want one more day before I tackle it all.
Now that the weather has greatly improved the list of projects that need to be completed have significantly grown (I think my front door area will be getting a little refurbish for one). Also, I have had better luck hunting down furniture. All you furniture painters out there did you seriously struggle this past winter to find furniture like me?
One piece I recently found and finished was this fantastic vintage bench.
It was structurally in great condition when I got it, but just needed a new finish.
Ever since I painted the Perfect Red Vintage Dresser back in January I have been dying to use General Finishes Holiday Red again. This brand is seriously my favorite paint of all time. I have consistently gotten a perfect smooth finish with it and it has the best consistency (not thick like chalk paint).
After I painted the red I wanted to add a little bit more personality to the piece and distressing wasn't giving a contrast that I was happy with. I ended up using glaze in Pitch Black (also my GF).
I'm pretty much thrilled with the finish after using the glaze. I see tons more glazing in my furniture painting future!
P.S. If you're local, this one is for sale!
*I was compensated for this post, however all content, thoughts and opinions are my own.
Linking to...
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I love the color, so pretty and such a great bench.
ReplyDeletelove it! i always love pops of color on benches!
ReplyDeleteMUST TRY THAT!! Your bench is back in business!! franki
ReplyDeleteOh so much better... Love it..
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bench! I love what you do with red paint! Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Nici
Your bench is beautiful! I love the areas of black mixed throughout. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove this bench and I love the added touch the glaze gave it!!! It's beautiful! I tried my GF paint this weekend and I'm with you, it's probably my favorite paint I've tried so far!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it and what a beautiful finish. I need to try this paint.
ReplyDeleteOh how I wished you lived closer Angela! I love that bench..the red is YUMMY!!
ReplyDeleteCheryl @ The Creative Me and My McG
That is beautiful! The glaze makes it look like the wood grain is peaking through the paint beautifully!!
ReplyDeleteChristina @ She Re Purposed It
Love it- so much better than the old maple finish! I think every Early American decor house had one of those- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect color for that piece!
ReplyDeleteNice to see red make an appearance! You are busy busy painting all this furniture! xo Kristin
ReplyDeletelove it, and glazing was the perfect choice.
ReplyDeleteSuzanne of Simply Suzannes at Home
ReplyDeleteStunning! What an incredible transformation. Great job!
Suzanne
I love this color, and you did a terrific job on it! Wish I was local. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous bench!! The color is just amazing and I just love it! Way to go, great job!
ReplyDeleteNancy
The bench is lovely, the red is amazing and the glaze really adds charm! Too bad I'm not local at all!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! Love the bench, and the finish couldn't be more perfect!!
ReplyDeleteOh, so beautiful! I love that color. I found you through Craftberry Bush. Thank so much for sharing! :)
ReplyDelete~Leslie
Love this - red is the perfect choice for color!~ I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
ReplyDeleteKathy
Hey there, I love this bench! I recently bought two cabinets from Habitat for Humanity and want to do this technique. Did you use a colored primer before painting the red? I will need to use a primer (have no idea what color to use). Do you brush or wipe the glaze on? ANY ADVICE is much appreciated. Thank you so much!
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