Yup. Wrong paint. My first post about attempting this project was here. It hadn't gone so well until now. Just-a-Girl recommends Benjamin Moore in this post and I am finally going to listen. Sometimes trying to save money and use what I have just kicks me in the bum. But wouldn't you know, this Mr. Moore isn't so easy to come by. I search high and low, call every store in the area, and beg my Love to drive 50 miles for it before the BIG snow hit. Well! I did want to paint that weekend! The white flaky stuff hit while he was out, but it was well worth it, and he did manage to get the paint (and himself) home safely.
I'll forgive him for not bringing home fresh chocolates on his trip to Hershey to get the prized paint... we got two feet of this stuff instead! Fun! [But, if we see one more snowflake, so help me... :-)]
Alright -- I LOVE this paint!!!
The details: Benjamin Moore: IronClad Low Lustre Latex Metal & Wood Enamel. I used Black 363 80. Did lightly sand the parts that I hadn't already primed or painted with the other stuff, and only because it was a very glossy and slick glaze. Then I wiped it down with Charlie's Soap, which is an awesome natural household cleanser that I highly recommend. I didn't want to have to do this again! But, it is a self priming paint and sticks soooo well. Cleans up like a charm too with warm and soapy water. Not only that, I didn't even notice any of the stink normally associated with enamel. Love it!!
The hutch is now room worthy. Even my Love agrees, it is a keeper. He then said he may have to start using Mr. Moore - that is high praise coming from a professional painter who has his tried and true favorites!
See those handles? I have the ones that were on it, but several parts were missing. Unfortunately, after much research, the size and type of handle for this Bassett piece is a hard thing impossible to find. I have not had much luck with both size or style, or finding the same style in the different size that I need for the matching buffet. So I braided some natural fibers and used the original bail pull handle parts that I had:
A couple round knobs for the doors at 26 cents apiece from Surplus City:
Before and after:
On to the buffet and table!
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See you there!
It looks great! So glad you found a paint that works for you. Have fun with the other pieces now!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job. I keep hearing that B Moore is extra special, I will have to try it as soon as it is warm enough to paint outside. My son is really bothered by paint smells.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a makeover! Looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
ReplyDeleteAw girl, you should have called me! You can get Benjamin Moore paints at Midtown Hardware store on 3rd st in the city. I used that same paint when I redid my stairs. I used the white and honestly didn't have the same luck with it that Chris had. Glad it worked out for you. Your hutch looks great.
ReplyDeleteThe hutch looks terrific. Beautiful job. The handles are a nice addition of texture. Can't wait to see the table and buffet done and in the room.
ReplyDeleteI have to say, I really like to blue of the before picture, but black always looks nice. It's much more classic and neutral as well. Quality paint makes such a difference. I use Sherwin Williams and won't buy anything else. I know Benjamin Moore is very similar, though. Anyway, the hutch looks great and I lov eyour solution to update the hardware. To me, that is waht makes the piece really special.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!! I liked the blue color( very county-rustic) on the hutch before but the after is stunning!! Great job!
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