Painting a $5 Shelf
September 06, 2012
I bought this shelf at the Second Act, a local consignment shop in July for $5.
I liked the mirror and the caned insets, and I also liked the lip around the front edge of the shelf. It has been stained but not varnished.
I didn't paint it immediately. I didn't know what color to paint it at first. But my "go to" color is Rustoleum American Accents Heirloom White, and I thought white would be good with the caning insets.
I used a dry brush technique that some of the under stain color shows through and then I distressed the edges with sandpaper.
I am going to have my husband help me hang it, and then when it's in place and holding some fun collectibles, I will let you see it again!
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It looks fabulous painted white. Great find for $5. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteLove the shelf painted! Great job and can't wait to see where you hang it.
ReplyDeletehugs, Linda
Looks wonderful, Carlene! I love little shelves painted white and then distressed! Good job! Have a lovely weekend.
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Sandi
oh wow, that looks great.. painting it did the trick and made it a beautiful piece. good for you, seeing what Could be versus what was.
ReplyDeleteLooks so much better Carlene! I love Heirloom White. I am never without a full can at the ready! It's like the perfect band aid to fix any poorly thought out thrift find :-)
ReplyDeleteNow that's a great before and after! What a great white update to that drab brown "before". Can't wait to see what you fill it with!
ReplyDeleteGreat find for $5! The Heirloom White looks great on it!
ReplyDeleteAnother fab paint job! I need you to come to my house and do some painting. Can't wait to see this when you hang it and create a vignette on it. laurie
ReplyDeleteLooks great!!!
ReplyDeleteCarlene,
ReplyDeleteI love how this sweet shelf came out!! Especially the caning!
Hugs,
Deb
That is such a cute shelf with great details! And it looks wonderful in white. Nice find and redo! Thank you for sharing it with us at TTF.
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