Shabby Chic; Volume III

emma_kate

steve_2012 wrote: »

thanks emma, all taken on-board.

ive been using some foam rollers i already had and find the finish much better, even where i apply with the brush ive going over that with the roller.
i dont know the quality of these rollers but they only last a day, even after being thoroughly cleaned and dried they tend to baggy on the unconnected end very quickly on the next use.
no big deal, you can buy cheaply on amazon/ebay.
are there any recommended brands for these and is there any reason you cant use a short pile roller as opposed to foam.

edit: i should say mine are sponge not foam, or at least not what i would call foam.

I think a short pile is for flat matt like emulsion. I think the CP would be too thick for it. I also use a roller for CP on large flat areas as you get a smoother finish, but I don't mind the brush-strokeyness on other areas as it adds a little texture. You can get away with that for shabby chic as it looks old.
I don't know what's best. I use Wilkinsons mini rollers. They would be cheaper than big ones. I get most things from there as I like the quality and we are not blessed with many shops.

emma_kate

chalkysoil wrote: »

not sure how to do this, not my usual style. Anyone any ideas?

How about keeping the fifties look with some pastel colour or vintage fabric or decoupage on the top? It's cute!

jumblejack

chalkysoil wrote: »

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steve_2012

emma_kate wrote: »

I think a short pile is for flat matt like emulsion. I think the CP would be too thick for it. I also use a roller for CP on large flat areas as you get a smoother finish, but I don't mind the brush-strokeyness on other areas as it adds a little texture. You can get away with that for shabby chic as it looks old.
I don't know what's best. I use Wilkinsons mini rollers. They would be cheaper than big ones. I get most things from there as I like the quality and we are not blessed with many shops.

emma, do you mean either of these 2.
http://www.wilko.com/wilko-gloss-paint-brushes+rollers/wilko-lint-free-roller-sleeve-4in-mini-x-5/invt/0288344
http://www.wilko.com/wilko-gloss-paint-brushes+rollers/wilko-mini-roller-sleeves-gloss-100mm-x-5/invt/0288342
and when they say foam are they sponge or are there both types, sponge and foam.

emma_kate

The white ones look like smooth foam and the others more lumpy. I use the smooth ones. Even though they are for gloss!
I think sponge and foam are the same. The yellow ones have a fluffy cover over the foam.

steve_2012

thanks emma,
i will go get some tomorrow as i only have one left.

deborah007

Pooky, your kitchen is lovely. I think that the mix of colours, textures and finishes looks so professional (as if it had been "styled") and yet so homely and welcoming. You have done a fantastic job.

D x

steve_2012

i started this on thursday and finished it off yesterday.
this (i hadnt realised) was shiny veneered furniture made by jentiques in the 50/60s.
at the bottom there should be doors i assume but it had 2 glass sliding which frankly dont look right.
i had for too forgot take a pic before taking off the bureau hinged door.
i probably should have sanded this but didnt and went on with POP satin wilko paint.
all went well until it came to putting the bureau door back on, it now doesent fit as it was very tightly made.
so for now we have it with no door, the boss is happy with it but i do need too touch up a bit where i damaged the edge trying to get the door on.
i had tried to electric plain the door to fit but made a pigs ear of it really, the lock needs moving, i took slightly too much off one side and the veneer got slightly damaged while trying too plain.
it only cost £5 and it has learnt me a few lessons along the way, it also is yet too be waxed.
i dont think i will use satin any more (it was 2 litres i had left) as when you clean your brushes etc etc using hot water it turns into a gluey mastic type substance.
im sure its not the POP causing this as when i painted our sons room with the paint the same happened, i had never used silk ever before, only matt emulsion so im wondering if it has an effect on the adhesion to furniture.
overall im happy ish but a bit peeved about the door.
i might try too redo the bureau door but as ive took off 2 or 3mm too much off one side i need too move the hinges over too balance the gap either side.
the problem here is only moving the hinges 2mm.
i might fill the existing 6 holes with cocktail sticks and try to put new holes in but its a bit off chore and i think i am just doing it too have a door which the wife did particularly want on anyway.



this is the dresser my wife wasnt going too keep, the second and last pics are with flash and the colours of the walls and painted furniture look very different, need to use the camera and not the phone.

K9sandFelines

Could you all help me please. I inherited (what i think is a settee with lots of potential) off Freegle. It is brown tan, but very faded. Is there some sort of polish i can rub in to make it darker or restore it to it's natural colour? It also has a rip in the seam, and underneath (from the previous owners cat, though this isn't noticeable). Is there a way i can repair the seam?

Here's a pic ...thanks in advance.

emma_kate

K9sandFelines wrote: »

Could you all help me please. I inherited (what i think is a settee with lots of potential) off Freegle. It is brown tan, but very faded. Is there some sort of polish i can rub in to make it darker or restore it to it's natural colour? It also has a rip in the seam, and underneath (from the previous owners cat, though this isn't noticeable). Is there a way i can repair the seam?

Here's a pic ...thanks in advance.

There's a nationwide company called Furniture Clinic and they can fix it like new. If you got it free, perhaps it's woth spending some money on it?