A client brought in this Pier One trunk/coffee table to be painted. They wanted the finished product to be in the style of Pottery Barn furniture. The result was just what they envisioned. Now this updated, custom painted trunk/coffee table is ready to go back home and give them years of service.
All painted projects first start with a good cleaning. The interior and drawer was vacuumed out. Even if they look clean this is an important step. You can see what a wipe with spray version white lightning cleaner reveals. Spray, wipe and repeat. Once all surfaces including inside and underneath, go over with a clean cloth with clear water to be sure it is totally clean.
Removing the hardware makes it easier to paint a project however this piece had all but 3 hardware pieces permanently attached. It was a bit of a process but the side pulls and drawer pull were carefully removed.
One handle off
I attempted to tape off the hardware to help make the paint process easier but this small area took almost 15 minutes to do. I decided to just freehand cut around them as I painted.
The client chose the base color from all the paints on my shelf. She chose french linen Dixie Belle Paint. I applied with my favorite 2" mini synthetic brush. This brush makes cutting in easier and covers flat surfaces well too.
I made a sample board of my PB finish technique. The client chose far right. But then I remembered another product I had so made a new one in video below covering the bottom 2 non chosen colors.
Video of the sample board updated with Van Dyke brown Dixie Belle Glaze on bottom 2/3 and tobacco road Voodoo Gel Stain on the top 1/3. She chose the new glaze finish.
The first coat of french linen going on with the last dark wood area to go.
Getting in tight areas around the hardware I used an Artist Brush.
The first coat complete.
Between all coats I like to give the painted surfaces a light sponge sand to keep the areas smooth.
Originally the client wanted to keep the black hardware hence why I was taping and cutting around so carefully. However once I shared the photo above left with her and suggested perhaps dry brushing them to be less stark she agreed.
This made the second coat so much faster with dry brushing the hardware lightly as I went.
This corner picture was sent and part of her decision.
Dry brushing hardware video
The second coat complete
How to make the inner non painted edges look professional video
The light sanding step after this coat included lightly distressing the edges. I personally like this look as it gives character to a rustic look as well as gives some forgiveness as edges usually wear over time anyway.
I started the Pottery Barn finish at one end. You can see the feet shows finish on left foot and painted only on right.
The process was to apply the brown Glaze with a big daddy brush. This brush applies it faster which is key to working with glaze. It sets up quickly so best to work fast in one area at a time and be sure to use long sweeping strokes. The brush also added a bit of striae this look needs.
I have a couple videos of this step to large to put here but if interested in watching them you can Email me for them with subject: Pottery Barn videos.
The next step is to go over the glaze with a whisk broom to add even more definition.
The backside complete
and the front side but it needed to be darker in my opinion.
After drying overnight, I applied a second coat of glaze.
The second coat of glaze dried overnight. The next day I wanted more definition around the hardware so used a narrow chip brush to apply brown best dang wax. I gave it about 20 minutes then buffed it all to blend.
The hardware was dry brushed when painted first coat but once back in place the rest of the steps had to be done to them as well.
Once inside in my staging area lighting the hardware needed darkening.
I added some black wax as shown above left, better right?
Adding black wax on the hardware to add dimension and give a hammer metal look video.
I really like the end look and the client LOVED, mission accomplished.
Take a video tour of this piece
back at its home
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