A couple years ago when I acquired the desk I painted in the spring, {click here to see the desk} this country chair was thrown in for free.
So the little chair sat in our garage with stuff piled all over her for a wee bit over 2 years. Then I saw Dee's chalk paint chair over at A Lapin Life and got the idea to paint my little chair with the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint I had won at the Haven Conference in June.
It took 3 coats of Antibes Green chalk paint to completely cover the chair. After the paint was dry, which didn't take long, I used 100 grit sandpaper to distress the piece.
The Minwax gave my chair that warm worn look I wanted.
It took 3 coats of Antibes Green chalk paint to completely cover the chair. After the paint was dry, which didn't take long, I used 100 grit sandpaper to distress the piece.
The green color was really bright so I decided to take it down a bit by applying Minwax stain in a dark walnut. After I brushed the stain on I quickly wiped it off with an old rag.
The Minwax gave my chair that warm worn look I wanted.
I think my little country chair really likes her new green coat.
Now I have to think about just where to put my Antibes Green chair...mmmmmm??
Update...I found a spot for my green chair...click here to see where she is now living!
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At the Picket Fence
Miss Mustard Seed
Southern Hospitality
I love that color! I just painted a dresser in that color a well!Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThat is just a darling chair. I love the color and the distressing is just the right amount! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteLittle chairs like yours are so cute, I just love that style. It looks very cute in its new color too!
ReplyDeleteBarbara I love it!! That's one AS color I haven't tried yet.
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ReplyDeleteLOVE the color of this chair!! Great ransformation!
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Debbie
Oh, I love this color and the amount of distressing you did is perfect. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteBarbara,
ReplyDeleteYour chair turned out gorgeous!!! I adore the green. It's my favorite color :) I love how you distressed it. That is one super idea to use the stain.
xo,
Dee
What a beautiful green. Your distressing is simply perfect! I'm featuring your masterpiece on my Once Upon a Firefly FB page.
ReplyDeleteLove the Green color, great job!
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased to discover your blog. You have given such a wonderful new life to an ordinary chair that was just begging for a new face.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to joining you again and again!
Blessings, your newest follower,
Carolynn
Love the color on your chair!
ReplyDeleteI am certainly green with envy, the chair looks amazing!
ReplyDeletewoow,,,,,,,that is a freat colour,,,,,just love that green...
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So beautiful! This is a project dear to my heart and an inspiration to me. Gotta get painting!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THE CHAIR MAKEOVER AND WOULD LOVE TO FEATURE IT, IF THAT WOULD BE OK WITH YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
ReplyDeleteLAUREN