Hey friends! I just wanted to pop in and tell you little bit about this shiplap coffee table. Funny thing is that I didn't even realize that I was sitting on that much of a gem for MONTHS! Ooops!
Here is what it looked like before. You know, the usual. Wrong wood color, knicks, dings, dents and scratches. Unwanted and donated to a local thrift store.
I originally picked it up for it's legs. or feet. Whatever you want to call them. I love love love how unique they are! Of course it had to pass the test of solid wood, working drawers, and a strong sturdy build too.
I've had so many inquires about this other coffee table on Etsy, that I thought it would be the perfect piece to replicate my weathered finish on. And so I did just that.
I started out by prepping it. You know the drill. Chalk paint calls for "no prep," but I beg to differ. Especially when I'm selling these pieces and am looking for a long lasting finish. I wood filled, de-gunked it with Krud Kutter, lightly sanded to give the new finish something to hold on to, and then wiped and vacuumed all the dust away. The usual.
I had a sneaky suspicion that this one was going to bleed, so I made sure that wouldn't happen with my favorite bleed through blocker, the one and only, Stain Blocking Primer. Okay okay. I know I'm making a big deal about it, but seriously this stuff works good. So good that I have almost ditched the old way of preventing bleed through and rely on this one product to keep those wood tannins at bay. Of course if I don't want white primer showing through my finish when I distress, I have to revert back to good ole spray shellac. It works, but it's just not as trusty.
After priming, I sprayed on multiple coats of Pure White using my favorite paint sprayer. OF course you hear me talking about it ALL THE TIME. And I should stop, but I won't. Because I rely on this thing so. much. I've had it for 2 full years and it has been my constant companion. Only giving out on me a bit in the 100+ degree heat during the Arizona summer. I thought it was done for. Bought a new one, but held on to the old one just in case. Well I was in a pinch one day, pulled the old sprayer back out and wham. It still worked its magic. It just needed a rest from 100+ degrees.
After the base was painted and distressed, I started working on the top. I've used this method so many times and it's always a showstopper. Really, it's a combination of multiple greys (I used Kindling and Suede Grey from Home Depot), white and black all layered together and partially dry brushed but also mixed together at the same time. You following me still? Then a dark stain or brown glaze coat to blend all the crazy layers together and finally a layer of whitewash to make it a bit lighter. It's really a fun method and you can't go wrong! Just keep layering until you're happy. After all the layers were done, I distressed the top here and there and then I sprayed a few coats of poly over everything.
For the drawer hardware, I used these simple dark bronze knobs. Simple but perfect!
There is just something about the farmhouse feel that I still cannot get enough of! If you feel the same way, share this post with your friends so they can create this farmhouse look easily!
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With love,
Natalie
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