Transformation: Pine Chest (Step 5)

                                Before                        

 After

0162 from Colortrend (water based satinwood again) is the finishing colour for the pine chest. 

I bought low tack masking tape which is worth the money and the time to seek it out. Remember not to leave it on longer than you need to as despite being low tack it may damage your paint work if left on for too long. I used the tape to protect the sections already painted where there was a danger of a shaky hand ruining them.  

The chest looks well in it's new home in the living room and now stores the bedding for the sofa bed it sits next to.

In terms of expense I spent less than 70 euro but have plenty of primer, and both colours of satinwood left. I am not very good at cleaning the oil based paints off the brush so that may end up in the bin but the brush I used for the satinwood is still perfect.

I am delighted to be finished and quite pleased with the result. I posted the before picture on July 10th and have made some progress every week but one.

I am definitely happier with a project. I think that is because so much of my daily grind is so repetitive. I clear the same table, wash the same clothes and dishes, tidy up the same toys, and cook meals that disappear, I am very glad that my meals disappear but it is nice to have some handywork that lasts and that I can admire with some satisfaction. There is a tired looking table calling to me now and paint left in both tins! Watch this space...

Comments

[Mandy]

Hey there
it looks fab, well done. I bought my paint already and am seriously hoping its waterbased as it sounds handy. Think it is though. I'm still at the just sanded stage but in my defence I was on holidays. Next week I promise!

[jenny crushell]

Thanks for the step by step on how to paint something wooden from a novices perspective,just what i need. I am going to paint a dark wood set of bookshelves in my daughters room. I enjoyed all the tips and info on your site,keep up the good work.

[Cleansheets]

Good Luck with the painting Jenny and Mandy, Aoife - time to get going on the chest of drawers!