All New Shabby Chic Thread!

Seakay

You might be able to sand and paint as usual though - it says beech veneer - if it's a real wood veneer then you can treat it as usual, just be careful because it's thin.

Star123

I have just bought a chair to go in my bedroom, I am wanting to sand it down and paint it cream can anyone reccomend a good paint and let me know roughly how much it costs? Also I am covering the seat will any fabric be ok or do I have to get something special?

lolly_896

fruit-loop wrote: »

Thanks Lolly.:)

I will go and have a look at different primers today, to see what I can find.

I'm in Chepstow about 17 miles from Newport. Haven't been to Barry in years! It's a shame that the pleasure park has closed down, had lots of good days out there when I was young. Still my kids are very young and would be happy with a bucket and spade for a couple of hours to justify the trip lol!

Your about 20 miles from me Im in Marshfield. Hope you have a lovely day at the beach and good luck in winning the auction x

lolly_896

Star123 wrote: »

I have just bought a chair to go in my bedroom, I am wanting to sand it down and paint it cream can anyone reccomend a good paint and let me know roughly how much it costs? Also I am covering the seat will any fabric be ok or do I have to get something special?

Hey there,

An Oil based egg shell paint is what i used - i think i was recommended on here (Or i read it somewhere) Lots of the ladies on here swear by farrow and ball paints but they no longer make oil based paints. I went to a local DIY store and chose a colour from the samples and they mixed it up there for me (You can do this in B ad Q) I paid 12.99 for a 1.25ltr tin and i used just under half on my dresser. For a chair you mayb get away with a sample pot x

crusty_toenail

Hi peeps,

we are moving house soon and we plan to paint the oak kitchen cupboards cream.

Was thinking of using Farrow and Ball for this project as the French Gray Farrow and Ball paint was really easy to apply.

Does anyone know what type of cream Farrow and Ball paint would be best to use on the kitchen oak cupboards????:)

crusty_toenail

Star123 wrote: »

I have just bought a chair to go in my bedroom, I am wanting to sand it down and paint it cream can anyone reccomend a good paint and let me know roughly how much it costs? Also I am covering the seat will any fabric be ok or do I have to get something special?

We used Homebase classic cream quick dry satin on our dresser and chairs and they have turned out great, it is also easy to work with! Its not too dear;)

Twinkles08

crusty_toenail wrote: »

Hi peeps,

we are moving house soon and we plan to paint the oak kitchen cupboards cream.

Was thinking of using Farrow and Ball for this project as the French Gray Farrow and Ball paint was really easy to apply.

Does anyone know what type of cream Farrow and Ball paint would be best to use on the kitchen oak cupboards????:)

I like the cream colour dimity which is by farrow and ball.Lush!

midnightraven3

i have just taken delivery of some ESP today
its for a dresser

has anyone used it? tips or experiences?
i've read a lot of good things about it
but nothing beats personal experience:D

hart44

fruit-loop wrote: »

Thanks Lolly.:)

I will go and have a look at different primers today, to see what I can find.

I'm in Chepstow about 17 miles from Newport. Haven't been to Barry in years! It's a shame that the pleasure park has closed down, had lots of good days out there when I was young. Still my kids are very young and would be happy with a bucket and spade for a couple of hours to justify the trip lol!

Good luck Fruit-loop, the cabinet looks lovely as I can see what you do all painted and pretty fabric or paper behind the glass
Its nice to see you back again Ive not seen you about much

Im still struggling with those blooming coasters, the paint I put on has gone streaky so back to sanding again and have to go out this wkend to get some different paint but I did as Kandi said and laminated some CK fabric for the middles I promise to post the pics as soon as they are done :rotfl:

natc

Looking forward to seeing the coasters hart44!