Thursday, July 21, 2011

Craigslist Desk

I've been trying to have success with Craigslist forever now. I finally had luck and scored this desk:

for thirty dollars. It needed refinishing, but it was a great find.
 
After a sanding and a little bit of patching, I painted the desk flat black. I used Valspar Latex Enamel which you get at Lowe's near the spray paints.

Once it was dry I got out the sander and distressed it. I don't often do this, but I was really pleased with the results.


Then I tried finishing wax for the first time. After talking to a man that restores furniture, I really wanted to try Briwax, but there isn't a supplier here and I was too impatient, so I just tried Miniwax.

I LOVE it! The finish is protected and so much richer now. I seriously want to just go around and wax everything now. :)

It was super easy. Wipe it on, let it dry for fifteen minutes and buff.

In the down time, waiting for the paint to dry, I worked on the hardware.

The patina had a certain charm, but I really wanted silver accents. So, out came the silver leaf Rub n' Buff.

It takes just a little bit. Rub it on, then buff it a bit. Easy peasy.


I am so happy with this piece.



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22 comments:

  1. Absolutely beautifully done! What a great piece gone from someone's "trash" to heirloom treasure!

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  2. That is so pretty! I love the color. You did such a great job. By the way, I am your newest minion :).
    Stephanie
    mylilpumpkinpatch.blogspot.com

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  3. Wow! Wow! Wow! Found you via My Uncommon Slice of Surburbia and am your newest follower! What a great find on the desk and you did a wonderful job working some tender loving care! Pop over if you get a moment. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2011/07/continuation-of-story-goodwill-and.html

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  4. It looks great! What a wonderful transformation!

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  5. Great find and refinish. Nice job.

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  6. Super great job! It looks fantastic now! Very creative idea! Thanks for sharing:)
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  7. WOW!!! I love this! What a great piece of furniture with so much character and what you did is fantastic! I've never heard of the Rub 'n Buff -- will have to check that out!

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  8. Lucky! It looks AWESOME!

    I'd love for you to share it at my link party... GREAT job!

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  9. That turned out beautifully!!! Thanks so much for linking it to Thrifty Thursday! I'm going to put it on my FB page today! :)

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  10. Great job the desk is beautiful! Hugs, Bobbi Jo

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  11. This is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing at DIY Thrifty Thursday!
    Michelle
    www.thrifty101.blogspot.com

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  12. The desk looks amazing. Great makeover and a nice bargain as well.

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  13. The desk is a great find and you did an amazing job with the make-over, well done! Thanks for stopping by Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays and joining the party

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  14. I also refinished a desk. I like the products that you used. Always wanted to try a wax finish. Maybe next time.

    I am hosting a party for newish bloggers. Come on by to check it out.

    xoxo Bunny Jean

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  15. Your desk turned out great! I would love to get a new desk and it would be fun to refinish it myself. Might just have to give craiglist a second look!

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  16. Wow! That looks great! I really want to try that wax! Found you via blog hop party at home maker on a dime, and I am you newest follower. Love your blog :)

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  17. Very pretty indeed. I'm gonna try that Rub N' Buff sometime, too-- It looks great!

    I like the amount of distressing you did too. Added alot of charm :)

    Visiting from Miss Mustand Seed's Linky Party Tonight, from NW Illinois.

    Smiles, Suzanne

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