Here's the before:
You might recall that when I started sanding, it came out all flaky because some Wally had obviously not sanded or prepped it properly before applying the lacquer. I bought some Minwax Antique Furniture Refinisher to try and remove the lacquer. I managed to get most of it off before finishing the whole tin.
After I sprayed it the first time there were big yellow patches which came through the paint so I had to spray some stain sealer on it a few times.
Here's how it looks now (remember I still have to apply the poly)...
Normally I would paint the inside of the cupboard and drawers and line them, but I was really pushed for time and now I'm just buggered. I need a holiday. It's a good thing I'm flying up to Darwin tomorrow night to see my BFF. Hooray!
I'll be back in five days to get started on repairing the burnt table top of the dining table. I'm hopeful it can be easily fixed without having to do the whole table top, but that might be wishful thinking.
Megs x
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46 comments:
What a gorgeous piece. You did an amazing job!
gorgeous job..newest follower, would love to have you follow back. :)
That is EXACTLY what I am looking for! I need one like that for my bathroom vanity! Perfect for 2 sinks! Great job.
That piece is gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Sounds like a lot of work, but definitely worth it!!
Julie
What a gorgeous buffet makeover! I love how it has a mirror!
It's beautiful! Great job.
Gorgeous. Clever you!
Sounds like a lot of work and effort, but obviously worth it. Hope you have a good trip in sunny Darwin.
x
Hellloooo gorgeous!!
LOVE it...those curvy legs are to die for!!!
Love the color, Megs! You did an amazing job. hope you enjoy your visit with your best friend.
Beautiful! I would LOVE to do something like this, but Prince Charming refuses to let me paint anything that is real wood. I think I might just tell him that if he won't let me paint what I want, then I will just have to buy new stuff to paint!
How pretty! I love it!
That's just lovely!
Wow - what a beautiful piece! I've never seen anything quite like it! Following now from North Carolina US!
One of my dear friends here is from Australia!
It's GORGEOUS! I love the color.
ooooh! I love this! feeling jelous of your fabulous abilities though lol I would LOVE to start painting but im afraid to (rediculous,I know..im married to a painter *smacks forehead*). Looks fab!
spectacular!
The buffet looks splendid! The color and distressing is perfect. I really like the blue glassware, you just might have to shipped those to me, is Ohio too far?
What a great transformation! It turned out so pretty!
I'm so grateful that you linked up in this week's Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop :) This awesome post totally rocked the party!
em uma palavra fabulosa.
Ok - I thought I loved it before.. but I was wrong... I LOVE it now. :-) The lines of the buffet really stand out now.
debra
It's gorgeous! I've never seen a piece quite like it before!
I love your buffet and I featured it today: http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/2011/07/time-to-shine-features-no-27-winner.html
What a gorgeous piece! I can't believe how beautiful it looks painted - stunning! Linda
Exquisite! I picked up a piece recently with similar lines but no legs. I am currently adding long curvey legs to it and hope in the end it will turn out as beautiful as yours.
Kristy @ 4 the love of WOOD
You did a fabulous job on this piece-I adore it- white makes everything better, don't you think? I'm a follower-stop by for a visit!
That looks amazing! Wonderful work.
It is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
REALLY? this is AMAZING! I love it, the shape the color, perfection. thanks for partying with me, i have totally buffet envy now! lol
I am visiting via Someday Crafts. This is an absolutely adorable project!
If you have written a post about a great restaurant, store or perhaps taken a fun trip I am now hosting a new linky party entitled Wayfaring Wednesdays. Come on by!
Happy Wednesday!
This is beautiful. I damaged my tabletop by ironing on it. Duh! I may be looking at a redo also.
That is really beautiful. I love the finish. Glad you stuck with it despite your troubles.
Hard work always pays...it is a beautiful finished product and worth all the trouble ... love the antique look blended with the fusion colors of today.RTA Cabinets Ventura
Love it! Awesome. Well done. I need to find a piece like that...but only if it is $5. :)
LOVE IT!! Great job:)
That is a great piece! Beautiful transformation! Fabulous job. Thanks for linking up to this week's party!
You did id again... GREAT transformation! Love it! Have an EXTRAORDINARY WEEKEND Meg!
Truly gorgeous!!!
Hugs, Cindy
Beautiful!
You brought new life to this oldie but goodie!
Love it!!!
Have fun with your BFF!
Your newest follower,
Alison
Found you through Common Ground's blog linky party!
hey lady,just wanted you to know that i got a guest post for this week, so if you want you can have next monday. let me know if this works for you. thanks!
Hi, friend! I'm admiring all your creative posts here. Can you please share them at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop? Hope to see you there at the party :)
Ack, I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said, so I'll just add my 2 cents: That is GORGEOUS!
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