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[capt_noonie]

I ordered the 12 color sample pack so I will let you know. A lot of reviewers bought it esp for doorknobs so hopefully it will stay put. I know the sound of wax doesn't seem like it would stay. Or maybe spray a sealer on after ward. But that would still be less work than my method which was:

prime
seal
base coat
seal
top coat
sand
seal

UGH!
I decided to just get all the colors for when I need to steampunk something up.

[MauiGirl]

Thanks for sharing the link. That stuff looks amazing, and I'm getting the 12 color pack to. All day I've been thinking of stuff I want to use it on, like picture frames, jazzing up some figurines, dresser drawer pulls, my fairy wand, all kinds of stuff. I love bling, so I'm going to have some fun with that stuff.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Ok, don't kill me Ann, so after all that work you did on the candelabra, I found this stuff called Rub N Buff. Do a search on Pinterest. Apparently it sticks to almost anything and gives a patina finish that looks more like real metal than spray paint. It's a wax type substance, you wipe it on, let it dry a bit, then buff it off the raised areas (or where ever you want) to give a two tone patina look.

Kristin, it says it works for door hinges! I think you said you spray painted all your hinges and it was a b*tch? Now I may buy some to try on my door knobs and hinges bc the spray paint method I was doing took forever with all the layers.

Amazon.com: rub n buff

[URL="http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=rub%20n%20buff&term_meta"]http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins...buff&term_meta

I don't know why that link looks weird but it works

Lol...I don't know why I didn't think of this stuff since I already own some (but in gold)!! Why didn't I think of it? UGH, this 40 yr old brain!

[Cha Cha]

Ann the pulley changes look great. Capt_noonie! Darn it, now I have to buy some of that stuff. It looks waaay too fun to not have in my stash. My daughter and I just finished this corner in her room. I'm now thinking some of that stuff might polish up the hinges and door handle on her mirror.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Cha Cha

Ann the pulley changes look great. Capt_noonie! Darn it, now I have to buy some of that stuff. It looks waaay too fun to not have in my stash. My daughter and I just finished this corner in her room. I'm now thinking some of that stuff might polish up the hinges and door handle on her mirror.

Great job on the distressed painting technique!!

[chachi]

Originally Posted by Cha Cha

Ann the pulley changes look great. Capt_noonie! Darn it, now I have to buy some of that stuff. It looks waaay too fun to not have in my stash. My daughter and I just finished this corner in her room. I'm now thinking some of that stuff might polish up the hinges and door handle on her mirror.

How did you give those a distressed look? Im wanting to do that to my bedroom furniture I just dont know how to

[Cha Cha]

Originally Posted by chachi

How did you give those a distressed look? Im wanting to do that to my bedroom furniture I just dont know how to

There are lots of techniques. Sometimes you are lucky enough to find a piece (door) that's just fine the way it is, but I am kind of weird about that. I feel like if I paint it, it feels new and clean to me.

First I sand it and paint it. I am not too picky about how even I get the paint. Sometimes I do one coat, sometimes I do two. Then I go over it lightly with a sander over any places that are higher than others and the edges. But you don't want to be even about that either. Just here and there. Then on this door, I used Valspar Black Glaze from Lowes. It's my favorite. You just rub it on the edges or places you want to look distressed, let it set a few minutes, then rub it off. You kind of rub it off and blend at the same time. It will come off the painted places pretty good and stick to any raw wood giving it a distressed look. Then I always give it a coat of clear sealer or furniture wax to seal it all up.

You can also use stain and various other products on the market to get a distressed look. The Old English (I think that's the name) Early American stain is pretty dark and gives a gray tone if it's gray or old barn wood look you're wanting. On the arrow below I used the Early American stain.

I like the Valspar because it cleans up with water! That's a big plus for me.

[Cha Cha]

Originally Posted by chachi

How did you give those a distressed look? Im wanting to do that to my bedroom furniture I just dont know how to

I would recommend doing a picture frame or two first. It will help you get used to a technique that you are comfortable with before you tackle a big project like a dresser or headboard. There are lots of paints that "claim" to stick to preexisting finishes, but I am always more comfortable doing some sanding first but depending on the color of your furniture now, you can take advantage of that for your distressing. There are just so many ways. I really like Ann Sloan Chalk Paint though. Love the finish it gives.

[Wylie's Mom]

Omg.......LOOKSIE at this freakin' molding. GASP worthy....

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/211247038747015152/

[capt_noonie]

I've seen similar on Pinterest. Crazy! That has to be original. I don't think there's any company that makes those nowadays.

[Maximo]

Or it is a custom job. 'This Old House' had a program years ago that featured artisans who still do one-of-kind moldings from plaster.

[capt_noonie]

That's true. I wish that was something I knew how to do. They've trimmed everything! Even the doors! And I love herringbone floors too. Just not digging the furniture.

[lynzy420]

Dot & Bo – Furniture and Dcor for the Modern Lifestyle love this site.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by lynzy420

Dot & Bo – Furniture and Dcor for the Modern Lifestyle love this site.

How funny you posted this bc I've really been into them lately, they are carrying some uber cool stuff.

I'm obsessing over this chandelier right now, it'd be SO cool in the right funky room for a pop of color: Blue Beaded Chandelier - Unique Modern Furniture - Dot & Bo

[SophieKatesMom]

WOW holy molding Batman!!! All I can think is I would have to dust that


I am more of a clean lines kind of girl, but that is pretty.


I finally got off my lazy behind and ordered my farm table, I put a deposit on it months ago but we have debating on what style and stain. Decided to go with a simple cross stand in creamy white and a darker walnut stain on the top. Now the debate is do we want benches for the seats (I say yes with two chairs at the ends).


Also investing in some new outlets for the home office and the Master Bedroom with built in USB ports. I am so tired of my dang phone and tablet taking up an entire outlet. I found some at Lowes and now I just need to get the electrician over here to install them.
Shop Cooper Wiring Devices 15-Amp White Decorator Duplex Electrical Outlet at Lowes.com