Hi friends… hope you had a great weekend! I’m so excited because I have something special for you!
I’ve teamed up with Bluestone House™ to give you a chance to win a VERY generous Chalky Patina Paint Package {say that 5 times quick} worth $150!
First, let me show you how amazing this paint really is!
With Valentine’s approaching, I decided to restyle this gal – a romantic vintage dresser. She doesn’t look too dreamy in her before state but….
…I’m happy to say her canine mangled limbs and worn finish didn’t deter me from seeing her potential.
This girl’s shapely curved backboard and turned legs screamed feminine. The icing on the cake (and what I really LOVE) is the jewelry box on top.
This jewelry storage is perfect for all the blingy diamonds us ladies will be receiving on Valentine’s Day – a girl can dream right? {big smile}
She had real potential to be a heart breaker… AND SHE IS… loooook at her now!
To get this amazing finish I used the Wash and Dry Paint Technique. I think I just made that up – but I like it! I white-washed (or in this case used Bluestone House’s™ “Bluestone” so it could be considered a grey-blue-wash) and then I dry brushed.
Step by step:
- Remove Hardware
- Clean with TSP
- Repair dog chewed damage with Bondo
- Sand entire dresser and remove dust
- Water down Bluestone Paint and use whitewash technique 2x
- Use full strength Bluestone Paint and dry brush 2x
- Sand and distress
- Wax to seal/protect
- Add original + new glass hardware
- Line drawers with paper
I won’t get into a full tutorial on grey-washing wood furniture because it’s the same technique I shared in my white-wash tutorial. But I always like leaving you with a little something, so here are a few additional tips I can pass along.
Tip#1: Washing furniture with watered down paint can be messy. Personally, I don’t mind if my work-space gets splattered because it’s a designated studio. (I’m working on my Jackson Pollock look-alike-master piece.) But, if you’re working in your home, it’s probably a good idea to protect your floors and surrounding areas. Seeing as I don’t want my hands to look like Jackson’s, I like to wear gloves and use shop towels rather than rags. The shop towels are easy to throw away once they get saturated – and it’s super easy to tear off a fresh one.
Tip#2: Use painter’s tape to cover the back of hardware holes on the inside of the drawer. This way if any paint drips into a hardware hole, the painter’s tape catches it and keeps the inside of the drawer spotless.
Tip#3: To dry brush, dip only the TIP of your brush into the paint and remove any excess paint on a paper towel. With a light touch, gently paint straight long strokes onto your furniture. I like to use a cheap chip-brush for this technique. The bristles of the chip-brush are uneven and this helps create interesting lines.
Tip#4: With the wash and dry paint technique, you’re not looking for a perfect finish. Just the opposite actually. The paint will look uneven and streaky. Keep playing with the grey-wash and dry brushing until you get a look your somewhat happy with. Then, once you sand to expose the wood, it will take on a TOTALLY different appearance!
I love this finish! This wash and dry technique adds SO much interest! It’s distressed yet sophisticated. All the wood showing through adds warmth to this dreamy look.
And now for some Giveaway Fun! For all of you hardcore DIY’ers who get just as excited over Chalky Paint as you do bling! 😉
Bluestone House™ Valentine’s Giveaway Package Includes:
- French Country 473ml/16oz
- Bluestone 473ml/16oz
- Moulin Rouge 236ml/8oz
- Emma 120ml/4oz
- Vintage Velvet 120ml/4oz
- 100% All Natural Bee’s Wax 120ml/4oz
- Small Brush
- Sanding Block
- Buffing Rags
- Color Card
Here’s how easy it is to enter:
For 3 entries – Visit Bluestone House™ website and find a paint color NOT included in this giveaway. Come back to this page and leave the name of the paint color you found in the comments section.
For 2 additional entries – Visit Bluestone House™ Facebook Page
For 2 additional entries – Visit Salvaged Inspirations Facebook Page
You have 7 chances to WIN!
This giveaway is for Canadian and U.S residents only. For all my friends across the pond, I have something great lined up for you in the near future!
I’m so excited… good luck everyone! ~Denise
[email protected] says
The MOULIN ROUGE SILKY PATINA is beautiful!!
Susan T says
French Country
Heather says
Beach Glass
Brenda Hyde says
Beach Glass…I love this color. Not too dark, but not too light. It’s lovely.
Laura Dunkley says
Beach glass hands down!
Lisa M says
Oooh. Nantucket Navy!
Amanda Baker says
OOOOOO…I’m and Antique Slate kinda girl. Such a pretty shade and would look lovely in my 1895’s home.
Sian says
Crushed Sage is nice.
Angela says
I love the True Black!
Lori says
Beach glass
Lynda Latty says
Beach glass and Burlap. Your piece looked fantastic Denise!!
Denise says
Thanks Lynda! 🙂
carolyn says
pebble beach
Julie says
Wow love the selection of colors and love your blog. My favourite color is Raw Linen
Beckie says
Tuscan teal
Tonya Webster says
Beach glass is a beautiful color. I love the beach and this color.
Loretta says
Provence
Betty Pace says
Pebble Beach ,Raw Linen , Provence , 3 colors not included . If I had to choose colors to win , it would be hard to decide , love all colors !
Judy says
Crushed Sage
kristin hyde says
so many votes for nantucket navy, and here’s one more!
Penny says
Love Love Love Beach Glass!!!
Melissa S says
Espresso Chalky Patina.
Diana (Creative Chic) says
Sorry, I just have to say, I love the Emma Chalky Patina too, de-lish!!!
Diana (Creative Chic) says
Beach Glass Chalky Patina
Chez says
Crushed Sage from bluestone paints. .. LUV that one. Not in the giveaway but I’d buy it in a heartbeat.
Chez says
Gorgeousness as always !! This seriously looks just like an $1800 dresser, that was smaller at Wisteria and that one is mass produced, not completely unique as this one is.
I adore your creativity !!
Can’t wait for it to warm up a bit more so I can break out some brushes and the paint prize would just make me scream in delight at the possibilities 🙂
Denise says
Good luck in the giveaway Chez… I’m sure you’d love this paint line and I’d love to see what you do with it! As for my look-a-like-dresser (big compliment – thank you!)… I loooong for the day when my pieces will sell for $1800!!! LOL
Maureen J says
Beach Glass
Julie says
Beach Glass
Carol says
Pebble Beach
Lucy @ Patina Paradise says
Beach Glass
Lucy @ Patina Paradise says
Beach Glass looks divine!
latanya says
barn red
Stacey says
Woops! I mean Parisian Charm, didn’t notice Emma in the color list. 🙂
Karrie says
Parisian Charm
Annette says
I like DRIFTWOOD SILKY PATINA.
Lisa Nevins says
Driftwood!!! looks and sounds dreamy
Heidi says
Emma
Heidi says
Sorry, Emma is already included. Beach glass is my next fav.
Samantha says
What a gorgeous transformation. I love the Beach Glass.
Josie says
Hard to choose – all colours are so pretty!!!!!
Nantucket Navy
Dawn says
Parisian
Nancy says
I love your colours but I think my favourite is Pebble Beach.
Annie says
Parisian Charm
libby says
would love to try your paints.
Giovanna says
Love this!! ?
Thanks for sharing.
“Beach Glass”
Pamela says
Driftwood Chalky Patina!!!!
Beth says
Nantucket Navy is my favourite.
Kristen Smith says
Pebble Beach. I love this color.
Cecilia Bowen says
Tuscan Teal
SK Sartell says
Simply, simply beautiful. SK on Elderberry.
Nancy says
Denise: I am not sure if I entered your contest via your website because I couldn’t figure out how or where to enter the colours of Bluestone House paint as per the contest rules.
Hope this works – after checking the Bluestone House website and checking all the colours of paint they carry it was really hard to pick only one colour – if I was going to buy paint for a project I was working on. It would be hard to pick one colour from all the colours but I would probably pick “Beach Glass” for my project and to complete the requirements to enter the contest.
Hope this comment can be applied to the contest.
That’s all for now, Nancy
Denise says
Hi Nancy! Yes, the color is to be left on the SI Blog comment section…so perfect! Please ensure you’ve entered via the Giveaway Box which appears right under “You have 7 chances to WIN” and then check the box that you’ve left a comment. Good luck! 🙂
nadine says
Pebble Beach!
Beth says
Nantucket Navy