I did a little painting this weekend, and this time I tried something different.
The other day at Walmart I picked up a $2 can of gray spray paint, I realized later that it was technically primer, but I like the end result.
The other day at Walmart I picked up a $2 can of gray spray paint, I realized later that it was technically primer, but I like the end result.
Here's what it looked like before in my very messy garage--pretty boring.
I sprayed about 3 coats, using almost the entire can of spray paint. This was a lot easier than my usual brush method. I decided to not tape off the mirror. After it dried, I sanded the edges and and added a walnut stain for an aged look.
Then I used a razor blade and some windex to get all the paint off that got sprayed onto the mirror. That was a real pain, next time I will tape off the mirror, at least a little bit.
This is the first gray piece I have done and I really like the color. It reminds me of pieces I have seen recently in Restoration Hardware and Ballard Designs' catalogs.
I am very tempted to do this to my all black bed, but it is a king and I'll have to think on it for a while to make sure I really want to attempt that big of a project.
I sprayed about 3 coats, using almost the entire can of spray paint. This was a lot easier than my usual brush method. I decided to not tape off the mirror. After it dried, I sanded the edges and and added a walnut stain for an aged look.
Then I used a razor blade and some windex to get all the paint off that got sprayed onto the mirror. That was a real pain, next time I will tape off the mirror, at least a little bit.
This is the first gray piece I have done and I really like the color. It reminds me of pieces I have seen recently in Restoration Hardware and Ballard Designs' catalogs.
I am very tempted to do this to my all black bed, but it is a king and I'll have to think on it for a while to make sure I really want to attempt that big of a project.
this looks fantastic!
ReplyDeletelooks great! love the color! who knew primer could be so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteLove that mirror! I've been searching for one for a while now. And I say do the bed! I did our king size bed this summer... come check it out on my blog =)
ReplyDeleteThat looks great!I need a mirror like that.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great deal and transformation. It came out beautiful. You could use it in your foyer as a knock out accent piece.
ReplyDeleteI really like how this turned out. My husband was just looking over my shoulder and he even commented he liked the mirror! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty!! What a beautifully shaped mirror! I had to giggle when you said that you didn't tape it because I do all the time time when I paint around glass! I love razor blades, so much easier than taping! :)
ReplyDeleteI really love that, I'm in the process of moving and have inherited an UGLY sleighbed and wanted to do it a gray or black color with spray paint and I think you've made up the decision for me I love that primer color! I have to paint tonight so I'll let you know how it works out LOL Thanks for posting your idea :)
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Exactly like the colors in Restoration Hardware. I've been admiring those colors.
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