I was already sanding when I remembered to take a before picture. Sometimes, projects sit for a while. Sometimes, they jump right out of the car and I can't wait to start.
After sanding and priming, the entire piece got two coats of Sherwin Williams Newport Blue.
Then the top got an additional coat of Sherwin Williams Luminous White.
That looks better already - love the color combination!!
I did a light sanding on the top only. My glazing mix was a combination of my favorite Valspar Clear Glazing Mix and some leftover light blue paint. I applied the glaze with a sponge brush. This time I tried rubbing it off with a soft painting pad. That worked fine, but I think using a soft cloth is just as easy. I always have a bucket of water, a damp cloth and a dry cloth ready so I can adjust the glaze as needed. It's really just a matter of finding the look you like.
And finally, the top got a coat of Minwax Paste Finishing Wax because I love the silky feel. And the bottom got two coats of Minwax Polycrylic to protect the legs from getting chipped by chairs sliding into them.
I think this new desk now has a nice aged look. It could still function as a fabulous desk or be repurposed as a farmhouse table. ... I just need to get it out of the garage quickly as my husband is already using it as a work table!
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13 comments:
That is so funny! I have that very same desk. We bought it at Costco a few years ago. It looks so much better after your makeover. Nice job!
That looks great and love the color. I use the finishing wax, too.
It looks wonderful! I love the colors you chose it turned out really lovely!
wonderful!!
That turned out great!
This is pretty!
Yes, move it! It's too pretty to use as a work table!
It looks fabulous.
I love that color!
This is a great transformation. Thanks for all the great information on how to.... Love the colors and the glazing. Great Job!!
Jeanette
It looks great! I think that Newport Blue is just about the perfect shade of blue ever. Stopping by from Sunday Showcase.
You sure couldn't tell this was a newer computer desk....it totally looks like a well cared for and handy farm table. Fabulous redo! Following you now thru the Sunday Showcase Party. Pam @ Sallygoodin
You have so many cool pieces of furniture. Do you mostly find them at yard sales?
I love your re-do. The paint color is fabulous. Bravo!
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