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Monday, September 26, 2011

3rd Installment of Chair Re-do

After spending the past week and weekend painting the chairs and the base of my table I finally finished with the Annie Sloan Paris Grey.  I started this morning putting on the second coat of Old White but was not impressed with how it was looking.  (Lucky for me I had only painted a lower rung before deciding I didn't like it.)  So, I decided to sand the Paris Grey (by hand) on all the chairs and base and it was more to my liking.  It is very shabby/grey.  Because the chairs already had a under coat of an Old white to begin with, that is the white you see peeking out beneath the grey.


This is before I started applying the clear wax.



This is after one coat of clear wax and no buffing yet.  I wanted to let it sit until tomorrow to harden before I buffed it out.


All of the chairs and base have been waxed and will be buffed tomorrow.  I will show pictures after I have buffed and put the chairs seats and tabletop back
on.

This has been a learning experience for me not to mention a very time consuming one...A fairly large project for a first attempt but considering everything, I am pleased with the outcome.

I know there are some of you who aren't into a worn/faded look but for me I am satisfied with the outcome.  Could I have don't better? Probably, but I am always my own worst critic.  What do you think of them so far?

6 comments:

  1. All your hard work has certainly paid off, your chairs look wonderful. I too love the worn faded look. I think it is so easy to live with, a slight knock there or a chip here just adds character, instead of worrying yourself silly that you have damaged something beyond repair. Well done.

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  2. They are looking good and yes it is easy to be critical of one's own work. I also often "fiddle" too much when I should just stop when I am happy. Well done, Kris, I am looking forward to seeing the finished photos.

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  3. They are looking gorgeous! Your efforts has really paid off, dear Kris.
    As you know I also like worn, faded look very much. I think, this kind of surface on the furniture make home uniquely beautiful. Good job, Kris! Now I am looking forward to see the photos of the end result.
    Have a very nice day!
    Warm regards,
    Lucia

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  4. I love the worn painted look ... it's a bit like my face! I find the painting so time consuming and fiddly though - I have about 6 projects waiting in the painting line at the mo. M x

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  5. it's looking very nice so far...and I love the worn faded look as it adds depth and character to a piece..can't wait to see the finished pics..!!
    best,
    maureen

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