It seems MCM pieces are coming my way allot lately and when I saw this sweet piece I immediately thought uber cool bar/ buffet.. and the colors dark.. like
Fusion Mineral Paint's newly released Midnight Blue
the downfall to stained wood is water... left sitting on it, dripping down it.. water is not good when left on finished wood
I gave the whole thing a quick power sand with 120 grit then scrubbed it all clean. The top is a shiny smooth finish so to get a better "stick" I put on a coat of Fusion Ultra Grip and left to dry overnight
The base was ready for staining, I chose a walnut stain
and seeing the back was bare I stained it too and the top of the inside of the cabinet, just for continuity
but unfortunately the water marks persisted.. time for plan B
the next day once dry, I gave the base a second coat of stain this time a darker java
and the top and legs were painted the midnight blue in two coats
and a couple stripes added to the front to make the colors cohesive
then the entire thing was sealed with poly in 4 coats for added durability
Staging.. such a task
not sure I found the perfect staging items but the piece is so lovely and versatile
And of course I had to stage it as a bar buffet..
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First off I love MCM pieces, and I adore the design you added to this piece Lee Ann! Thanks for sharing it at Fridays Furniture Fix!
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