Painted Desk Makeover
Over the weekend my hubby and son gave this desk a little TLC by giving it a fresh coat of paint and it turned out fabulous!
This was given to us by our friends who were going to put it out on the curb with a free sign. So not exactly a thrift store find, actually a little better! This piece is solid and the perfect size for our son’s room!
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Supplies:
Primer
Paint: Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain
Sanding block
Directions
Remove all drawers and hardware
Clean the surface; vinegar and hot water works great
Sand everything using an electric sander with medium grit (80 or 100)
Prime using a foam roller and let dry
Lightly sand
Paint your desired color using a foam roller and a angle trim brush for hard to reach places.
Let it dry, buff out any drips using a sanding block and give it another coat.
He is so happy with how it turned out and I am so proud of him for helping his dad complete this project!
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Thanks so much for stopping in today!
That turned out so great!! Love that color!
You definitely gave that desk a new life. Love the color.
Your fellas did a fabulous job on the desk makeover! Love the color, and you can’t buy pieces like this these days.
gail
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Beautiful! Love the gray. I’m sure your son loves it! What type of BM paint do you use on your furniture?
What a great makeover! I love it when the kiddos’ help with DIY!
They did a great job on the desk! It’s beautiful. Love the color. I’m in the process of painting a desk for my nephew. So fun breathing new life into old pieces! Hope you’re doing well Kristin. xo
Thank you Allison, Nathan loves it, I bet your nephew will love his! xo
What was the material on the top? Did you paint over it?
Hi Nadine, Yes I painted over it and it has held up well. However, if you are concerned about the wear and tear I would finish it off with a Minwax Poly to give it extra protection. However, if you are painting the piece white, I have seen pieces turn yellow over a few years. In that case I would use a wax. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!