Shabby chic vintage furniture!

[mm29]

Can anyone help I've had two shelf units painted with Annie Sloan chalk paint and somehow from towels etc it has absorbed oil and has stained. Tried painting over it but won't soak up/hide it. Any tips to cover it??

Did you wax it??

It may be damp patches
You can either keep painting it, try clear nail polish or I think someone said shellac

 

[happyfeet]

Few weeks back I put a wanted post on Freecycle asking for preloved furniture. A lady contacted me today and I'm going to be picking this up tomorrow...

Slightly freaked out about the size for a first project, where I'm store it and how much it's going to cost me but what a beautiful piece of furniture. The lady I believe is doing a house clearance for her Dad that;s passed away, she told me her parents bought the dresser in 1966 and when I told her what I wanted to do, she was really pleased. Here's hoping I can do it justice.

 

[DivineByDesign]

Few weeks back I put a wanted post on Freecycle asking for preloved furniture. A lady contacted me today and I'm going to be picking this up tomorrow...

Slightly freaked out about the size for a first project, where I'm store it and how much it's going to cost me but what a beautiful piece of furniture. The lady I believe is doing a house clearance for her Dad that;s passed away, she told me her parents bought the dresser in 1966 and when I told her what I wanted to do, she was really pleased. Here's hoping I can do it justice.

What a great idea. I will definitely do this once I move xxx

 

[JemmaB]

When you buy such big furniture how do you get it to your house??

When I brought my first house I couldn't find a dressing table I like so brought a 3 draw pine one off eBay and painted it a glossy black. I found some gorgeous clear acrylic rose knobs and put them on.
Looked fab but 6 months later i still haven't finished the stool!

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[happyfeet]

Well it got in the car and I've now brought it home and put it in my bedroom where it's going to go, once i can sort the kitchen out and put the tumble dryer in there. It wasn't as huge as I thought, so that's good.

Also while I was there, the lovely lady offered me this...

Love this! Going to start off with this first, little smaller to begin with. The lady has asked me to keep her number and send me pictures of them both when I'm done. She's really pleased as they were her Mum and Dad's who recently passed away.

 

[Lucylou2303]

Did you wax it??

It may be damp patches
You can either keep painting it, try clear nail polish or I think someone said shellac

The last didnt wax the back panel. Is there anything I can do now? Wax it and re paint?
They are quite big patches
Thanks

 

[Lucylou2303]

The last didnt wax the back panel. Is there anything I can do now? Wax it and re paint?
They are quite big patches
Thanks

Lady *

 

[JemmaB]

My first proper go of shabby chic ing
Havent sold it yet but I bought it for 99p so im not too bothered lol

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[Laney303]

I really need to get going on my stuff, i've just been so lazy but my hubby is staying my room tomorrow so best get it all ready. Can't believe how many people have joined the shabby chic-ness since I was last on. Xx

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[JemmaB]

I started on another chunky side table and I keep getting staining from the wood coming through

Ive waxed the areas then im going try paint back over it :'(

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[Pinkprincess205]

I bought this to be my beauty trolley. Need to paint it. But bought this table already done on eBay for only 99p n the chair for £25 think that's jus me bein lazy lol

 

[EmmaG]

This is a small set of drawers painted in Annie Sloane paint :lol:

Before..

After

 

[mm29]

This is a small set of drawers painted in Annie Sloane paint :lol:

Before..

After

Fab love it, what colour have you used?

 

[EmmaG]

I used graphite as a base colour, then Emile, then used the clear and dark wax and painted the drawers inside Florence and then clear waxed

Very easy to do!!!

 

[JemmaB]

Painted in Autentico chalk paint..
Not sure how much to sell it for, any ideas??

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[mm29]

Painted in Autentico chalk paint..
Not sure how much to sell it for, any ideas??

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Don't sell they are lovely!

How much did you pay for them?
Are you selling in eBay?

 

[KirstieLou]

I've done this in 2 costs Annie Sloan old chalk with a brush but its kit a great effect, do you use a roller? Also don't know wether to wax it or not. What do you guys prefer?x

 

[JemmaB]

Don't sell they are lovely!

How much did you pay for them?
Are you selling in eBay?

Paid £20 and yeah Ebay x

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[JemmaB]

I've done this in 2 costs Annie Sloan old chalk with a brush but its kit a great effect, do you use a roller? Also don't know wether to wax it or not. What do you guys prefer?x

I would definately wax so its durable x

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[KirstieLou]

I would definately wax so its durable x

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Is wax from Annie Sloan as well or can I get it in a craft shop?xx