You can not go wrong with classic black con you? My last few projects have been done in a worn weathered finish and it started with this sofa table.
This solid wood sofa / entry table was in immaculate shape. The caning and beveled glass tops were perfect which is not always the case on older pieces.
The shape and style is classic as well, it just needed a color injection.
First step as always was to clean it well using soapy water with some
Dixie
Belle white lightening cleaner and a scrub brush. Once it was all scrubbed it was rinsed with fresh water and dried with a towel.
I chose Dixie Belle paint in midnight sky; a deep charcoal color. One and a half (areas that were a bit thin got another coat) coats were perfect for the worn weathered finish I was going for.
The cane was easy to get a nice even coat on by misting with a mister bottle while brushing on.
Then after painting it all pretty I used a Dixie Belle sanding sponge on the high rub areas where everyday use tends to wear off the paint and distressed the edges for an authentic natural worn look.
Allow it to saturate the paint and wipe off the excess after about 15 minutes. This oil adds a soft matte sheen that enhances the worn weathered look.
The beveled glass was shined up and put back in and it is ready to go.
What do you think?
Without the glass you can see the richness and finish better.
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