Sunday, June 14, 2015

KNOTTY PINE ( BEFORE & AFTER ) DRESSER


Wow - these knots did not want to go away.


2 coats of shellac.........................
2 coats of primer ( Zinnser - BIN - shellac based )
3 coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint later ( Pure white )
and wax

And here she is...............meet Nellie ( the naughty pine dresser )


Who used to look like this


Her owner wanted to lighten things up - and  you can't get much lighter than white :)
I love the hinges - they just faded into the dresser before


all the edges were distressed..............


including the wood knobs ( if it were mine I'd switch them all out for pretty glass ones - but it's not so I'm just going to mind my own beeswax ) but just in case someone's reading this post PLEASE PUT GLASS KNOBS ON THIS BEDROOM SET - THANKS !

I hadn't sanded the mirror yet in these photos - but wanted to show it anyway - I love the harp style


Though I seldom paint interiors - I always paint any and all trim around the peremeters so that it's looks
" finished " - I also often add a little detail - in this case the same that I put on the matching end table -
A little surprise when you open the door :)




I also painted a mantel for them....................but other than attaching it to my wall - which I was going to do and then realized just in time that John would kill me - and then you'd all be left wondering what happened to me forever more - I can't really get a good pic of it
So it's sitting on top of the dresser ready to go


Nellie's ready to dance out the door


And up next?
The Armoire !
And the piece I'm most excited to do


The power of paint never gets old for me
Neither does transforming furniture :)


Have a wonderful Monday everyone !
Much love,
Me



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33 comments:

  1. This is beautiful, Susan! I'm not much of a painter and I never would have thought a piece like this would need all the shellac and primer before the paint. We have a dresser and "harp" mirror at the lake---I never knew that's what it was called! I think you are on the money with the glass knobs. I just did a chest of drawers and I'm looking for some ring pulls. So many to look at and so little time! Looking forward to seeing the armoire.

    Take care and Happy Summer!

    Jane x

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  2. It's beautiful Suzan. That's a lot of coats of paint. Pour White is hard. Just hard. You have a great week too!

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  3. Wow. I love the white! It really looks so much better than that orange pine. I say this as I stare at my 'pine' finished dining set and china cupboard that is looking more orange as it ages. Sigh.... Have a beautiful day and week Suzan!

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  4. Oh, I just love the transformation! And the before pic? ACK! So glad you gave it a pretty facelift!

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  5. Stunning! Can't wait to see the armoire finished!

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  6. Hi Suzan, this post is perfect timing for me. I’m in the middle of doing painting and renovating and seeing your beautiful pieces painted over pine makes me feel so much better. They are beautiful, love the dresser and it’s new white coat! I love how you distressed the edges. I’m not sure if I’ll do that, I’m on the fence about which way to go. I couldn’t get over how many coats it took to cover the pine! Great post............
    Have a great week.

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  7. She looks much less naughty in white ~ great job! I agree on the glass knobs ~

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  8. Wowzer! What a stunning makeover. Looks great!

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  9. Beautiful ! What a wonderful transformation. It made a world of difference.

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  10. Suzan, this is STUNNING!! What a transformation!!! I admire your tenaciousness!
    ~ Christina

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  11. Suzan, you did a great job and it turned out beautifully! I can't wait to see the armoire - they're always my favorite!
    love and blessings~
    Lynda @ Gates of Crystal

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    1. Thanks so much Lynda !
      The armoire is being picked up tonight
      xoxo

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  12. SO BEAUTIFUL.....you are sooo good at this.

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  13. It looks so pretty in white! TIP for photographing things you can't attach to walls: Put a scrap piece of beadboard or drywall on the floor. Lay the piece on the floor as if it is the wall. Take a photo while (carefully) standing on a chair. Expect some funny comment if husband enters room.

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  14. I think I would go nuts having to paint the same piece that many coats! Which is probably why I still haven't touched my own pieces yet. My bad 😉. Looks beautiful and those hinges, swoon worthy. xo Patty

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  15. You have the touch for painting old pieces of furniture and turning them into something very pretty and awesome!!
    ~Cindy

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  16. Looks great. I cannot wait to see what you do with the armoire. That is a very unique piece.
    Kris

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  17. It is a beauty and looks a lot better in white,now the armoire.

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    1. Thanks so much Marlene -
      Yes - now the armoire !
      xoxo

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  18. Suzan it turned out so pretty!

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  19. The dresser and stand came out beautiful. You're right, nothing gets any lighter than white, so clean and crisp.
    Have a wonderful week.

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  20. It turned out great. I think I would have passed on the dressers original color, but I really like the white.

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  21. I am seriously wowed by the transformation! I especially love the hidden behind the door stencil! Pretty!

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  22. Oh Susan what a beautiful transformation! And I agree with you...glass drawer pulls for sure!!
    XO Barbara

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  23. Naughty, huh? LOL well she's naughty but nice :)

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  24. Now why didn't I think of that line LOL ???
    Thanks Deb !
    xxx

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  25. Naughty Nellie is quite a beauty along with her friends the mantel piece and the side table. Love the graceful mirror.

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  26. What a nice transformation. I really like the distressed feature which gives it such character!

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  27. Beautiful! You did such a wonderful job and it's a lovely piece- I especially love the round mirror! Stopping by from the 2 Bees In A Pod link party.

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  28. Look so much better...great job!
    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  29. Love the new look Suzan, just gorgeous. I hate trying to get rid of knots but you did great. Thanks for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy

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