Antique buffets / sideboards are the perfect statement piece I think in a rustic, country or farmhouse home. Most however need paint to give them personality and presence.
As soon as I saw this cutie I knew it would be gorgeous with a new stained top and fresh painted base and did not hesitate to buy it. Check out the original sales sticker still on the back. I wish the original price was visible.
The top was stripped and sanded both with a power orbital sander as well as hand sanded
to reveal this beautiful wood.
This beauty was called by a customer the day I posted I bought it. She wanted it to match some
art work I did for her awhile back in a light grey. Unfortunately the color I used was no longer so I went with
Country Chic Paint in lazy linen, a soft light grey.
Using my handy
SurfPrep rad
pad once the paint was dried, the edges were distressed as well as the entire base sanded smooth.
I changed it up to the
SurfPrep rad
pad in fine grit to get better results for the distressing.
Here is all the steps coming together. All the painted areas were then clear waxed to seal the paint.
Closeup to see the distressing.
The last step on the base is to add dark wax to make the details pop!
See the difference the dark wax makes as middle drawers are not done yet?
The last step was to seal the top. This ended up being many layers of clear polycrylic both wipe on and sponged on, 6 to be exact.
But everything came together perfectly don't you think?
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I love this, Great job
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DeleteWhat a lovely buffet!! You did a wonderful job painting it, and I love that you stained the top. Beautifully done! Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle Create Bake Make!!!
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