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Posted by deborah1950 (My Page) on Sat, Feb 27, 10 at 0:15
| I have a dresser from the 60's that has a light tan finish that looks like a "baked on" finish. Anybody know what I mean? I would like to paint it similar to some I have seen at Arhaus, although their style is more country French, which I really like. My dresser has very straight lines and is more retro I suppose. I had thought of not using it, but it is well made and sturdy. I am thinking either a flat black or robins egg/pale aqua, or maybe white. Any suggestions on how to get that look, or would a different look be better for the style of furniture? I would post pictures but haven't a clue how to do it. Thanks for any feedback. |
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RE: Painting furniture ' Arhaus style'
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| I would go with black, I used an aqua color on an armoire that I got off a magazine cover and it looks horrible. The pics are below, I rest my case. (lol) ...Jane 
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| new dawn, put a stain over that torquoise piece and then rub most of it off. It will make a tremendous difference. |
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| What is a Arhaus style? (duh!) |
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| Thank you Gracie, but what color of stain? |
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| well, something really dark, almost black. then if you want that "chippy" look, just sand off some areas. |
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| Again, thanks so much and I will do that. Sorry to highjack deb. ....Jane |
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| I agree with the black choice, you can't go wrong. |
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| I've painted several pieces of furniture a bright robin's egg blue for my antique space and also antiqued them. I would suggest a walnut stain rather than a black. The walnut tones down the blue quite a bit, and gives a gray/blue tone. I'm afraid the black would give a dirty look than antiqued. If you don't want to sand, dip the brush in a dark brown paint, and w/the flat side of the brush, rub along the edges, and then dry-brush other areas to give a worn look. You want the area you've dry-brushed to be lighter than what the edges are, so have a wet rag ready to remove some of the paint. It's a lot easier than it sounds, much easier than sanding, but takes on the same effect. ;o) |
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| Newdawn, I was going to suggest either using a black or brown based glaze, but I see others already have. Like PC said, the black you'll have to be more careful with. fwiw, my island which is painted F&B French Gray, has a black oil based glaze over it, and it does not look dirty. ;) |
Here is a link that might be useful: F&B FG island w/black glaze
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Newdawn, What is the gorgeous color in the BHG photo? Did it say? I see the obvious distressing that was done, but I also think a glaze was applied very lightly.
Oh dear, this is getting way off track from the OP's thread, sorry.
Arhaus is a furniture store with a country european edge to it. Very nice. I have bought a few items from them. If you visit the blog ' A Cottage Industry", there a few pieces painted in az very light robin's egg color. She had so many inquiries about the color, she posted the formula. Are you thinking robin's egg or more torquois-ey? Love the color on the magazine pic Newdawn posted.To me that leans more to torquoise. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Cottage Industry blue...
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| Patty Cakes thanks for the instructions, I will do exactly as you say. Have you ever seen such a shocking blue? Allison I have always loved the color on your island, love that color with the distressed look. Yayagal thanks a bunch. KMCG85 the color is Tropical Tides by Glidden. It is a good looking color but the wood was so bare the paint just grabbed to it. .....Jane |
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| Thanks newdawn! Is Tropical Tides the color you used or the color on the magazine? |
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| Tropical Tides is the color on the cover and the armoire. |
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| Thanks again! Sorry, my brain must be on hiatus ;0) Yes to a brown glaze over the blue. ( i think we scared the op away!) |
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| Yes, I am famous for highjacking and I am not going to do it again. So sorry Deb, come back. |
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| Goodness no, you didn't scare me away. Just been busy. Newdawn, I saved that article from BH&G because I really liked that turquoise chest. The color I have in mind would be more subdued, or I might even consider a green or black. I mainly was wondering if anyone had advice on the technique to get that "look" of the Arhaus furniture? I have several pieces that I could paint to go in different rooms. Either fix them up or they have to go. I have such a hard time getting rid of stuff! I enjoyed reading everyone's comments. I am very good at getting off the track, just ask my husband! So how could I fault anyone else? Debbie |
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| I am still wondering how to get the look I think I am after and what type of paint would be best. I assume I should sand first and prime, since my dresser has a hard finish on it already. Also, does anyone have a book to suggest that would be helpful? Thanks for any input! |
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| Hi Deb, i'm no professional, but here's what I would do to get the look. If the present color isn't a dark stain, have a primer tinted a dark brown. Apply primer with a small sponge-type roller to the flat parts, and use a small GOOD brush to the areas that are recessed~do the brush areas first~you will probably need 2 coats. Apply paint using the same technique, probably 2 coats again. With medium grit sandpaper, remove paint(unevenly)from edges, front of drawers, edges of drawers, top, and wherever else is desired, to reveal the brown color. If too much is sanded off, or you want more edges to look 'worn', use a medium brown *acrylic* paint and a small artists flat brush, coat side of brush *lightly*, and gently apply paint to give a deeper color to the sanded edges. If you've applied a little too much, remove with a wet rag. You can't mess up!! You could use a glaze or even a watered down paint, *if* you want to tone down the bight turquoise. I'm mainly giving directions to get a worn look, not diminish the color. I've done many pieces in my antique booth using this technique, but the blue I use is more of a light blue-gray. I love it and have had many compliments as well as sales! I'm hoping blue is going to be *hot* this year! Would be happy to answer any questions you might have. ;o) |
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| Thanks Patty Cakes. What type of paint do you use? I have one dresser that is a dark walnut stain and the other is the one I first mentioned at the top of this thread. I love seeing pictures of painted furniture. Thanks to all who have posted and for the leads to other websites. |
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