Shabby Chic; Volume III

emma_kate

steve_2012 wrote: »

i picked up some paints from the local tip today and one of my cheapo finds was a 5ltr tin of this in oxford stone.



id like to know the pros and cons of this.
i would be using it on one or more of the welsh dresser i have built up a stock of.
generally i 3+ coats of HMCP then wax, also done one with 2 coats of HMCP and one of a dulux silk (no chalk, no wax).
im a bit concerned id have to fully oil base prime then 2 coat with the eggshell.
this all seems a bit long-winded really when i could just 3 coat HMCP.
any opinions guys.
below are 2 of the 4 ive picked up on ebay.

The units look great!
I personally wouldn't use eggshell over cp as eggshell is a very flat finish and cp is not! You don't need an oil based undercoat with oil based paint. Acrylic/waterbased will be fine. (If you had raw wood, oil based undercoat would give you a smoother and more professional look but on a pre finished surface I'm not sure what it would add apart from a stink and a 16 hour drying time.) You could use Blackfriars prob solving or Zinsser waterbased for improved adhesion...

emma_kate

steve_2012 wrote: »

need some advice on a project im not sure i really want "the project that is".
my daughter has " a year ago" bought a house and the kitchen has i believe pine doors and drawer fronts.
this when new was handmade/ bespoke but its very tired looking and what with 2 little uns and only her partner working (away from home) he is only home weekends and money is tight.
there are around a dozen doors and 8 draw fronts.
can i sugar soap and chalk them, i would likely use AS for this.
would i varnish or wax.
other methods would be i assume either acrylic or oil primer and an eggshell paint.
im looking for a good finish, my brushing skills are pretty good and maybe i would roll on and brush finish.
just looking for some methods really that make the project viable whilst giving a good look and 2 kid protection.
i will have a read up on the web but would also love some opinions here as most sites just want to sell expensive unneeded products.

steve...........

one other idea i have "dont laugh" is HMCP 2 or 3 coats depending on how well it covers, then a 1 or 2 of ie a cream kitchen paint.
kitchen paint being fairly durable and i would get an exact colour pick rather than the shade drop off that HMCP causes.

If they are pine you'll need to treat all the knots with blackfriars prob solving primer or similar for under waterbased paint. You don't want them coming through your paint a year down the line. Def sugar soap or more extreme degreaser. ( the most imprtant step in kitchen cupboards!)
If you're painting in oil based, traditional knotting will be fine.

Lots of folk DO use chalk paint on kitchen doors. What concerns me is its scrubbability! For this reason I think varnish would be more suitable than wax over the top.

I'd go for an eggshell. It will be tougher all round, smoother and require no further protection.

Again, I'd be concerned with using kitchen paint which will be a flat finish over cp which is not. Why not do a test area on a plank or something and see if you like the look?

Eggshell is so flat that you shouldn't see any brush strokes at all so you shouldn't need a roller. If you are going over a lumpy brush strokey textured cp, it's a different matter.
If I were you, I'd ditch the cp and move on to the superprimers.

Or... I think you may find a specific kitchen cupboard paint which is designed to adhere even to melamine and MIGHT require no further priming... not 100% sure of it's current existance or how well it rates. Try International paints or the big DIY stores own products?

emma_kate

steve_2012 wrote: »

you would not "i assume" be able too dissolve the POP unless it dissolves it white spirit.
the eggshell i have is not acrylic its oil based.

but what i dont understand is why you can use gloss or eggshell oil base over acrylic primer but not over chalk paint.
if wax, which is oily"sort of" goes on CP why wont eggshell "oil base" :undecided
it was only £1 anyway :eek:

No idea about dissolving POP into oil based/ white spirit/ bicarbonate of soda. You need to get into your paint lab! Seems like a lot of farting about when other products do the job of cp whilst also blocking stains from tanins, cigarette smoke, grease, seal your knots and provide a superior adhesion to cp and a flatter finish if allowed to cure properly. ie, wait the drying time, not painting over when it's touch dry.

Hope I've already answered the last question...

steve_2012

thank you emma,
as always, answered everything i needed to know and more.
thank you. :kisses3:

Florenceem

Mr F found two chairs yesterday - dumped by a skip. They are Parker Knoll - one has the varnish missing from chair arms. I think it is a leatherette covering. I looked on sites and think the wood is beech. My idea is to recover and paint them - shabby chic - what do you think? Advice please.
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maggiecon

I am currently working on the exact same style of Parker Knoll chair, I cant believe you got 2 of them for free!!

I have stripped back the wood using Nitromors and Grade0000 steel wool and then sanded with fine grade sandpaper.

I am now going to stain with a dark oil and then briwax (I dont like a shiny varnish finish). I know the whole shabby chic craze is to paint wood, but I just think wood is lovely and if it is stained and waxed and restored to its former glory it can be gorgeous also.

I am aiming for this look

And I have found this material on ebay to cover it

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290985919663?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

jumblejack

Thought I'd share my latest makes.

Keep forgetting to do so.

My niece is getting engaged so I've done a few things for her.


http://www.pinterest.com/pin/425168021043681500/

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/425168021043682273/

This one was just a bit of a joke:
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/425168021043684533/

I also made her a props basket and bought an awesome gilt frame to use as a photobooth for guests but not put that on Pinterest

hmo

maggiecon wrote: »

I am currently working on the exact same style of Parker Knoll chair, I cant believe you got 2 of them for free!!

I have stripped back the wood using Nitromors and Grade0000 steel wool and then sanded with fine grade sandpaper.

I am now going to stain with a dark oil and then briwax (I dont like a shiny varnish finish). I know the whole shabby chic craze is to paint wood, but I just think wood is lovely and if it is stained and waxed and restored to its former glory it can be gorgeous also.

I am aiming for this look

And I have found this material on ebay to cover it

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290985919663?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

i think its going to look stunning

hmo

Florenceem wrote: »

Mr F found two chairs yesterday - dumped by a skip. They are Parker Knoll - one has the varnish missing from chair arms. I think it is a leatherette covering. I looked on sites and think the wood is beech. My idea is to recover and paint them - shabby chic - what do you think? Advice please.
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i am sure they will look great what are you going to cover them in.

jumblejack

Bought an amazing gilt edged frame for a niece's photo booth.

Can't wait to upcycle it and put it to permanent use now though.

It's absolutely lush
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/425168021043715865/