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DIY white stool makeover
12 Apr 2016
One man's trash
4 Mar 2014
I found this monster of a table at the bootsale. It was dark, stained and very, very heavy solid wood. The top was beyond redemption but I could immediately see the potential with all the detail to the underside and legs.
When I looked at the piece I imagined a wonderful ocean swept piece of furniture sitting perfectly in a beachside retreat.
After a LOT of sanding, several coats of white paint, a top coat of beautiful clouded sky from the Origins range by Dulux, some gently rubbing down and waxing I am really, really pleased with the result and if it doesn’t sell. I’m keeping it !
The Blanket Box
30 Oct 2013
We are very busy in the shop at the moment with customer commissions. Lots of people wanting items given a lick of paint in time for Christmas.
This blanket box is in the shop today waiting to be collected. The customer wanted a Lloyd loom style box to match a chair in her bathroom. We sourced one that was very dirty and badly painted but was in good general condition with no holes or damage. We removed the old fabric and seating, gave the box a good clean and rub down with sugar soap to remove any remaining dirt and grease.
With this style of furniture we have found its best to spray paint the item. It gives a much more even finish and you don't get paint clogging up the gaps. Several light spray coats are best to achieve an even cover. But you will need to keep checking the item from different angles and including putting it onto a table so you can see it properly.
The customer wanted us to retain the original braiding. A job for my talented hubby, removing the braiding can be a bit tricky but luckily this one had been previously recovered and the braiding had been tacked on so it came away easily.
We put a new thick foam seat onto the lid and covered it with the customers fabric choice.
Sorry there are no photos of the process, we will try to remember next time.
Not a lover of gold myself but I think it turned out lovely. Just hope the customer is happy.
This blanket box is in the shop today waiting to be collected. The customer wanted a Lloyd loom style box to match a chair in her bathroom. We sourced one that was very dirty and badly painted but was in good general condition with no holes or damage. We removed the old fabric and seating, gave the box a good clean and rub down with sugar soap to remove any remaining dirt and grease.
With this style of furniture we have found its best to spray paint the item. It gives a much more even finish and you don't get paint clogging up the gaps. Several light spray coats are best to achieve an even cover. But you will need to keep checking the item from different angles and including putting it onto a table so you can see it properly.
The customer wanted us to retain the original braiding. A job for my talented hubby, removing the braiding can be a bit tricky but luckily this one had been previously recovered and the braiding had been tacked on so it came away easily.
We put a new thick foam seat onto the lid and covered it with the customers fabric choice.
Sorry there are no photos of the process, we will try to remember next time.
Not a lover of gold myself but I think it turned out lovely. Just hope the customer is happy.
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