A damaged mid century modern desk gets a fresh new makeover with bright white milk paint and stain!
The other week, I shared a beginner's guide to prepping, repairing and painting furniture, but I feel like it's been forever since I actually shared a furniture makeover! With the barn being closed for renovations and the weather not being ideal for sanding and painting I've definitely put the furniture painting on hold. I did, however, manage to sneak in a little white and wood mcm desk makeover that I'm excited to share with you today.
SUPPLIES NEEDED TO PAINT AND STAIN A MCM DESK
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- 100 and 120 grit sanding pads (for Dewalt Sander)
- Simple Green
- Paper towels
- Inexpensive brush (for applying primer)
- Minwax stain
- Clean lint free rag or wax brush
- Foam brush (for applying stain)
- Screwdriver (for removing hardware)
I bought this beautiful mid century modern desk from a local auction. I was immediately drawn to the lines and I loved the hardware. It had quite a bit of damage, so I knew it wouldn't be a quick makeover, but I also knew it would be worth the effort.
Most of the damage was on the top and drawer fronts of the desk. I decided it would be easiest to sand down the drawers completely and do a two-tone makeover using white milk paint and stain.
I started with 100 grit sandpaper on my Dewalt Orbital Sander and sanded the drawer fronts down to bare wood. I then switched to 120 grit sandpaper and went over the drawer fronts and the rest of the desk. I wasn't worried about removing the stain completely from the rest of the desk since I was applying a few coats of shellac primer.
After the desk was sanded I cleaned the surface with Simple Green and applied two coats of primer. In my beginner's guide to prepping, repairing and painting furniture I discuss why it's important to use a good primer when applying white paint over dark wood.
I ended up applying two coats of primer and three coats of Snow White milk paint to the desk. Painting furniture white is definitely more work, but I always love the outcome. I gave the drawers two coats of stain then sealed the entire desk with my favorite water based satin sealer.
My absolute favorite part of the desk is the hardware. I love how the white pops against the freshly stained drawers and the gold spacers add a fun and unique surprise.
you already know how much i love this desk, but just in case you don't, here's a comment to prove it.
ReplyDeleteIt turned out beautifully! I am usually not a fan of combination paint and stain, but this is really pretty!
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