*Disclosure: Very grateful to Valspar for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own and not influenced in any way.
In the fall these beauties came across my Facebook newsfeed. They were listed in a FREE group that I am an admin for. FREE!! So of course I pounced on them and had my husband pick them up on the way home from work.
I loved the detail and they were in relatively good shape. I was thinking of putting them in our living room but they were not deep enough and looked odd with our deep couch. So, they sat in our sunroom for the winter waiting for me to make a decision on where they would go and waiting for warmer weather so I could refinish these gorgeous pieces. Well, after thinking about it I decided I would leave them in the sunroom.
We are still renovating and pulling everything together in there which you might have read about already. My vision for the sunroom was white with pops of bright color throughout.
My home is very monochromatic but I wanted to have a little fun in the sunroom. Just not with these pieces! I loved them so much I was thinking if I ever wanted them to go into a different room I would have to make them over again if I painted them a bright color.
So while on a what seems like a weekly trip to Lowes, I noticed a display that held Valspar’s new Chalky Finish Paint. I had no idea they had a new line out! Of course I had to try it!
I picked a soft gray color called Woolen Stockings. I figured it would go great with any color in our sunroom and if I decided to move the pieces it would blend well in any room in our home.
When I opened the can to finally paint, I was really surprised how smooth and creamy it was. It was definitely thicker than some other chalky finish paint I usually use because of the cheaper cost.
When I started painting I was really excited because it covered beautifully. If it were not for me missing some parts, I probably would not have done a second coat.
I also used Valspar’s clear sealing wax to seal the whole piece. It was easy to put and also really smooth.
I spray painted the hardware with Rustoleum’s silver spray paint and reattached.
At first I didn’t think I wanted to distress the piece but they are about 60 years old so I figured I had to do them justice and show their age a little.
I really LOVE the way these turned out!
What do you think?
Free! That is crazy. Good choice of color. I love to paint and refresh pieces too great job
I love these!!
Did you sand and prime first or just paint away? Also, how has the paint held up?
I’m looking at doing my kitchen cabinets and curious! Thanks!
Thank you!
I didn’t sand at all! I just wiped off the dust! So far it’s holding up great!
Have you done a scratch test on these? I’m wondering about the durability of the paint on some chairs I’m thinking of refinishing. Your project looks great and such a professional outcome!
Thanks!
Thanks Laura! I haven’t done a scratch test but so far they are holding up great. One of the doors is a little tight on one of the tables and where it rubs the paint has chipped off a little. I did use the same paint on dining chairs that someone bought from me. She hasn’t notified me about any durability issues. Good luck!
I was wondering had you seen or tried the chalkboard paint on the refrigerator. I want to try it. But afraid I’ll make a blunder.it was a DIY idea.
Interesting have never seen it or done it….
Hi I used the Valpar chalk paint on a dresser I rehabbed and they suggest if it’s going to get a lot of use to apply a varnish to seal it. I didn’t and my dresser is great and the price of the paint is really nice. I live the color you picked really pretty…
This is beautiful! I Def want to do something with this paint now!
Hi. I purchased this exact paint and wax for my dresser after seeing your post. I love the paint but am struggling with the wax. I don’t think I really know how to apply it. When I tried, my whole dresser had a yellow tint. Yours doesn’t look like it does. Do you have any suggestions for this?
Thanks!!
Hi Ashley,
I’t not sure about a yellow tint. I didn’t have that. Let me do a little research.
I used this product and my dresser yellowed as well. Not sure how to fix this
Yellow tint is from over-application or excessive amount of wax.
Beautiful piece! Was thinking about doing my bedroom furniture in that color.
Is it a blueish gray or more of a light gray?
I think its more of a light gray. It’s in a white room and I don’t see any undertones.
Great! Thank you for the informative post, you have inspired me!
Should I sand/distress the piece of furniture before or after using the sealing wax(Step 2)? How long should i let the wax dry before moving on to Step 3, Dark wax?
I have the Valspar brochure and the Woolen Stockings color is a darker gray. It doesn’t look anything like the color of your painted chest. I’m wondering if the color swatches aren’t accurate with the actual paint colors.
Beautiful! Lucky you!