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Limewash Glaze Over Stain

January 4, 2017 by HOMEGIRL 12 Comments

Happy New Year! Hoping all of you had a wonderful holiday and are diving into some DIY projects of your own!

I’m excited to have one accomplished already! If you follow me on Facebook you might have seen this picture.

Antique Dresser

This dresser was given to me from my Aunt and Uncle because they had a friend that was going to get rid of it and of course thought of me!

I decided I wanted this piece to go in our living room. I have been looking for something to contain the papers in our home. In our upstairs we don’t really have a “command center” to put our paper reminders, art supplies for the kids and just things we need to have in arms reach instead of on the dining room table.

The inside of this piece has three pull out drawer that will be great for these items.

I asked on Facebook what your thoughts were for this piece and I had a ton of different answers from refinish, paint, distress it to leave it.

But I wanted to do something a little different since I am a big “paint it white” girl.

I still wanted to tone down the dark stain but I didn’t really feel like painting it.

Valspar Liming Glaze

While I was in Lowe’s I stumbled on Valspar’s Limewash Glaze. While doing a little research I realized you use it over paint to give it a lived in look, some say a sun faded look.

I decided to use it right over the stain. I couldn’t find any examples so I had to just wing it.

The first coat I tried putting it on with a rag and just rubbing it in, which basically just made it look dusty.

Limewash Glaze

So the second and third coat I slathered it on with a paint brush.

I like the way the finish is not perfect. It gives it a white washed/dry brush look. You can still see some of the stain but it’s still has that white look without painting.

Limewash Glaze

I’m still not sure if I LOVE it. I definitely like it. But if you know me, if something else comes along, off to the selling site it goes!

Limewash Glaze

Limewash Glaze

Limewash Glaze

Have you tried this product? I would love to see some pictures! Just post them in the comments on my Facebook page!


Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: diy, dresser, furniture, limewash, refinish

Comments

  1. Kay Marion-Etling says

    January 4, 2017 at 1:32 pm

    It’s a cute piece. When tired of the whitewash; repainted it; or sand it down n stain it. It has sooo many uses. I hate to see it being sold off. I like the design of it. Lol.

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  2. Kim says

    January 9, 2017 at 7:44 pm

    I might have to try this on my bathroom vanity. It looks like a quick way to give a finish a new look!

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  3. Amanda says

    January 10, 2017 at 11:37 am

    That’s a gorgeous piece! I like the new finish!!

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  4. Kati says

    January 12, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    I have never heard of Lime Wash, but it looks really great! I do love your cabinet ;). I think I need to try out this glaze soon.

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  5. Sarah says

    January 12, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    Great job breathing new life into an old piece!

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  6. Maria says

    January 12, 2017 at 9:27 pm

    I love the colors of the bureau, it is such a transformation! will share this on my FB page.

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  7. BonBon says

    January 12, 2017 at 9:45 pm

    I really like how the finish turned out. Really pretty.

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  8. Roxanne says

    January 15, 2017 at 7:35 pm

    I love it, good job!!

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  9. Amy @ mylifefromhome says

    January 15, 2017 at 7:50 pm

    The new finish looks great! I’ve never heard of that type of paint/ wash before. Great new product I’ll have to try. Thanks for the info!

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  10. Emily says

    January 16, 2017 at 10:53 am

    I really like the color, it is fresh without being boring. Love it!

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  11. Anne says

    January 21, 2017 at 3:35 pm

    I think a light wipe on the edges with a medium or dark wax would add some depth to the piece . I like the finish but to me it just needs a little definition. It is a beautiful piece and the price can’t be beat!

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  12. Jenn says

    February 4, 2018 at 7:15 am

    I just bought this product. I have been playing with it. I am not sure I love it. It dries super fast!! And isn’t as good as lime wax. But can see how gping over an old stain would be a good use for a quick finish…

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