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Special Request Gentleman’s Chest

11 Feb Special Request Gentleman’s Chest

Posted at 13:49h in Furniture Makeovers / Tips & Tutorials, Misc., Our Locations by
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Last week, a gal came into Not So Shabby to check out one of my dressers she’d seen online.  Not only did she like it, she was already purchasing it as she called to see if I would paint a gentleman’s chest she had at home to coordinate with it.

   This is the dresser she bought from the store.
…and this is the dresser I painted to coordinate with it.

It started out like this.

Let the fun begin…  I had to strip the top, four of the drawer fronts and all ten drawer pulls to keep in line with my other dresser.
I love stripping! I LOVE stripping! I LOVE STRIPPING!
(psyching myself up like the Little Engine that Could)
Unfortunately after the first round, I still had a ton of paint left.  Hmm…

My favorite Zinsser stripper was giving me a hard time in my heated workshop.  Works like a charm all year long with our humid Michigan air, but it dries out fast when I pull it in a heated area.
Just then I remembered reading a great tip from The Guide to Furniture Finishes.  That book is packed with life saving tips when it comes to refinishing furniture.  I use it all the time because it has the answers so many painting questions I would otherwise spend hours  researching or messing up on my own.  I’m so geeked about this book, I became an affiliate so I could share the love.  I’ve attached a link at the bottom of this post as well as my sidebar if you’d like one of your own.
So… I tried it out.  I put on another coat of stripper but this time, I covered it with waxed paper which kept it moist long enough for the product to work:)

While the stripper worked, I cleaned and painted the base of the chest in a couple coats Annie Sloan’s Old White Chalk Paint.

The drawer pulls also got a good soaking in stripper.

Look at all this goopy goo – yuck!

But alas ~ Paydirt!  Guide to Furniture Finishes comes to my rescue once again.
Look how awesome it worked!

Cool!  I’m digging it,  I’m doing the happy dance because now, the fun begins.
Please forgive the lame photography, I tried to roll it outside for a couple photos but it started snowing so hard, that 30 seconds later, I was rolling it back inside.  It was too heavy to haul upstairs myself so I had to use what I could on this dreary winter day.  Oh it makes me crazy when I run out of time to get great shots.

Anyway… here’s the finished dresser.

The owner has been hauling this dresser around with her for twenty years; now that it’s had a little transformation, I’m hoping she’ll enjoy it for many years to come:)
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23 Comments
  • Katie @ Wildwood Creek
    Posted at 14:23h, 11 February Reply

    Beautiful and worth the effort!

  • Perfect Imperfections by Jeanne
    Posted at 15:02h, 11 February Reply

    Beautiful as usual! Your patience is admirable. 🙂

  • shellyandrade
    Posted at 15:09h, 11 February Reply

    Ha! Thats because I don’t photograph myself when I’m banging my head against the wall – lol!

  • Twice Nice
    Posted at 15:59h, 11 February Reply

    Turned out gorgeous, and I love the wax paper tip which I will be using on a piece once it warms up again!

  • art is beauty
    Posted at 16:29h, 11 February Reply

    another beauty Shelly!! I know what you mean about trying to get the shots….I carried my grandmother clock out into the backyard by myself and then it was to bright…..:) Ya gotta do what you gotta do…Love it!!
    Karin

  • Meg
    Posted at 18:24h, 11 February Reply

    Absolutely GORGEOUS!! I’m your newest linky follower. I would love a return follow and if you joined in my little party: http://www.nutmegplace.com/2012/01/ballard-design-knock-off.html

    Hope to see you soon!

  • Dee
    Posted at 19:19h, 11 February Reply

    Shelly another beauty! I don’t have the patience for stripping. Your lady must love it. Good job! Dee

  • amy of the salvage collection
    Posted at 03:47h, 12 February Reply

    okay, i actually DO love stripping. is that weird? have you tried citrastrip? i’ve only used that cuz it’s not stinky but i’d love to know if your zins is better.

    LOVE this piece. you have such great vision! pinned it!!

  • andrea
    Posted at 12:04h, 12 February Reply

    Shelly- you did an amzing job matching this piece to the other one! Just lovely! Love the finish on it… very modern, yet traditional and charming. Now following you on LINKY tools, too. andrea@townandprairie

  • Carlene @ Organized Clutter
    Posted at 23:57h, 12 February Reply

    Just excellent work! Love it.

  • Good Time Charlie
    Posted at 17:44h, 13 February Reply

    Shelly this is so gorgeous, and I love the variance in color. I am so ordering that book. Right now! I stumble around trying to figure so many things out and I love a good book to show me the light. Thanks!

  • Joy@aVintageGreen
    Posted at 00:35h, 15 February Reply

    Great job, a lot of work but what a fine looking dresser (and those handles are just lovely now).

  • Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
    Posted at 16:45h, 15 February Reply

    that was a labor of love and it turned out beautifully!

  • Jen Lossing
    Posted at 00:59h, 16 February Reply

    WOW, what a transformation. It is just stunning! Great job!

  • Linda @ it all started with paint
    Posted at 20:22h, 16 February Reply

    Bravo! Job well done. Looks beautiful …

    Linda
    http://itallstartedwithpaint.com

  • Jacqueline
    Posted at 12:44h, 17 February Reply

    Amazing! I love seeing wood instead of paint all over a beautiful piece! Your dresser reminds me of a restoration hardware dresser!

  • Cynthia
    Posted at 14:31h, 17 February Reply

    Both dressers are lovely! And I think I am going to have to give that waxed paper trick a try!

  • shellyandrade
    Posted at 15:10h, 17 February Reply

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  • Linda@Coastal Charm
    Posted at 20:15h, 21 February Reply

    You did a wonderful job on this piece and I am sure that the owner of it will love it for many years to come. I’m now following with Linky.

    Blessings,
    Linda

  • carolvk
    Posted at 13:50h, 13 November Reply

    Did you stain the drawer? or use your paint some how?

  • Jill
    Posted at 07:50h, 18 April Reply

    Shelly you do beautiful work. Do you remember what you used on drawers and top?

  • Shelly
    Posted at 23:06h, 23 April Reply

    Oh gosh Jill ~ this was painted a long time ago when I used to use Annie Sloan products. I can’t remember the name of the paint colors I used and I’m not sure of the stain I used either. I was coordinating this piece with another one the customer had.

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