Friday, March 24, 2017
China Hutch Re-Do Process
Most probably, no one will ever look at this post. But for my own memories I wanted to capture a process picture of my first furniture re-do on my own.
I am really loving the blue on the back bead board. I had to apply it in 2 pieces since my local Lowe's didn't have a sheet tall enough. But I ingeniously placed the seam exactly where a shelf will fall, so I think it will be well camouflaged. I also tried to fill in the gap with wood putty and sanded the hell out of it. So I'm happy with the 2 coats of paint on that. I also painted the one little drawer blue and will re-line the bottom of it. Since the bead board paint was still drying, I decided I would put the first coat of paint on the lower interior. It's a rough coat, but all will be well I'm certain after the second coat. I considered starting to paint the doors today, but I thought my luck was pegged for the day and decided to quit.
I have been enjoying the process of re-doing this piece. I didn't think I would, but since I wanted it done, I was going to have to do it. The key to my enjoyment is, I think, taking my time and doing things in stages. I try to do some every day, but I'm not rushing to the finish line like I usually do. It's become kind-of a zen thing. Just me, my china hutch and silence. Not even music or a book playing in the background. And I don't work on it when my husband is home. I kind-of want to spring it on him all at once-finished in all it's glory. Painting wood gives him a pang, but I think he'll agree that this looks better with paint than that ugly wood. I know I'll love it, and that's the more important thing right now.
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