Remember this little piece I found at goodwill for $6? Remember how ugly and dirty it was!? I just finished the piece and I'm amazed not only how well it cleaned up but how much I LOVE the handles! More on the rest of the piece later....
Why invest in new hardware when all it needs is a a few coats of paint to make it look classy again?
First you need to remove the hardware and give it a good scrub. Next spray a light coat of primer on. Allow that coat to dry and then apply a thin coat of spray paint. *Make sure it says you can use on metal* After that coat is dry flip the handle on it's back side so you can get all the corners you missed.
If you will be using your drawers a lot you may want to put a clear coat on top. I love the minwax polycrylic spray paint for this!
Imagine all the fun colors you could use! The possibilities are endless!
Hope you enjoy this little treasure as much as I do! Can't wait to show you what else I did with it and the desk I just finished! Stay tuned! :)
Hi! I am a new follower! And I am LOVING this piece! Makes me want to head over to my closest thrift store tomorrow morning! Can't wait to read more!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful table! what color paint was the blue?
ReplyDeleteLooks great!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so good! I might need tips from you when I do my nightstand!!
ReplyDeleteI love this=) And the thrifty price an't be beat!! I found you today through a party and am now your newest follower=) Can't wait to see the desk!
ReplyDeleteyay! this looks awesome!
ReplyDeletei'm redo-ing a nightstand i got for FREE tomorrow :)
Very true--endless possibilities!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
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So beautiful proyect! Love It!
ReplyDeleteYou really saved this piece, it looks fantastic now! Great tips about the hardware.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I love how it turned out. :)
ReplyDeleteThe hardware (and the piece) looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great. Thanks for the tip on how to get those handles painted to last. I'm off to check out your chandelier re-do.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree about painting hardware! It can really make a huge difference in the look of a funky looking piece of furniture. I just did that same thing on a bedside table (see a recent blog post). Btw - I love the distressing job you did on the dresser!
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie@heavens-walk
It looks so much better and the handles are much more current now, thanks for sharing!
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Great night stand makeover! Just found your blog through IBNOTP and love it.
ReplyDelete-Rene