The wood grain is what made this piece stand out to me and it is what makes it a showstopper as a finished piece. I’m so thankful to have gotten an order for it that includes keeping the grain as a feature rather than painting it. This warm wood grain two-toned piece will become a bathroom vanity in a new bath remodel.
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Material List:
- Furniture cleaner
- 3M sandpaper
- Paint in Driftwood, Chocolate, and Gravel Road
- synthetic bristle brush in Oval Medium
- Varathane Weathered Wood Accelerator
- Satin clear coat
- Waxes in Black and Brown
- Redesign by Prima Deco Mold
- Redesign by Prima Gilding Waxes in Vega and Shiny Star
- Amazing Resin
1. Strip and sand any portions that will remain wood. Sand with 80, 120, then 220 grit sandpaper. Apply 2 coats of Weathered Wood Accelerator.
Add Gel Stain for a more dramatic look, seal with clear coat
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2. Apply a base coat of paint in Driftwood, let dry overnight.
Apply a second coat of Driftwood, using a spray mister to keep your paint wet, blend in Chocolate and Gravel Road for shading with your Brush in oval medium size.
Apply a coat of satin clear coat
You can watch me blend this paint in my video!
3. Using your Redesign with Prima Decor Mould, pour in a 1:1 mix of Amazing Resin and let dry. Attach the caste to your piece using E6000 adhesive.
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4. Using Wax in Brown and Black use a small brush to shade areas and emphasize details.
Add final coat of satin clear coat
Watch as I add finishing details with Wax
One of my favorite staging techniques is using dramatic artwork to set the feel of a piece, and this canvas definitely does just that! With some towels and a wash pitcher of flowers, this warm wood grain dresser is bathroom ready!
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This is soooo beautiful!! What colors of the voodoo gel stain did you use?
Black magic and bayou moss
So pretty.
Absolutely stunning! I refinished a dresser to make into a vanity in my bathroom too, but I wish I had seen this before I did. :/
I was looking for the perfect makeover for a waterfall buffet that I’m turning into a double vanity! This is so beautiful!! You’re a great inspiration! Can’t wait to get started!!
Oh good!! So glad to hear
I was looking for the perfect makeover for a waterfall buffet that I’m turning into a double vanity! This is so beautiful!! You’re a great inspiration! Can’t wait to get started!!