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Thursday, March 17, 2011

TRESTLE TABLE

Today I finished a 1930's trestle table and I am so sorry, I somehow misplaced the before picture! I am loving this finish. This is the same finish I just recently did to the buffet that matches this set. It sold in three days. YAY! I cleaned the piece really good with liquid sand paper before I started painting. The paint technique was accomplished with many layers of dry brushing on different whites with some grays.
 

 
My first layer was with a paint with primer by Behr. It always make me feel better using this first. I dry brushed this layer in Elmira White. For those of you who don't know, dry brushing is a technique applying a small amount of paint to the end of your brush and lightly washing it over your piece. After I dip my brush in the paint I normally brush it across a dry paper towel to make sure I don't have to much. You want some of the last layer to show through. Believe it or not,  I don't even clean the brush in between colors. After the white, I used a little bit darker neutral called Castle Path, then an oops gray followed by washing the entire thing over with a Gray Ralph Lauren oops glaze.

 

 

 

 

 

 
This piece is now showing off at Consigning Interiors.
Linking to:
Funky Junk Interiors
Furniture Feature Friday
Power of Paint
SAS and Green Door Girl
Primitive and Proper
french country cottage


The DIY Show Off
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25 comments:

  1. ~K @ VintageSkyeMarch 17, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    That's awesome!

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  2. JenniferMarch 17, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Wow! What a beautiful finish on that! Stopping by from Miss Mustard Seed!
    jen
    Scissors & Spatulas

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  3. UnknownMarch 17, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I'm really LOVING this finish Kelli!

    The table is really great and the finish makes it oh so special.

    Don't think this will last long either.

    Definitely going to give technique a try on one of my projects.

    Gorgeous photography, as always.

    Cori

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  4. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageMarch 17, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    LOVE this paint finish (and table)!! This is the prettiest gray finish I have ever seen! I have a piece I want to do this type of paint treatmant on, but I have been scared. Your beautiful piece inspires me!!

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  5. Good Time CharlieMarch 17, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Wow, this turned out so gorgeous! You are so talented, I am going to have to give this technique a try. Too beautiful!

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  6. SueannMarch 18, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    So beautiful!!! Love this
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  7. Lucydesignsart.comMarch 18, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    ooooo very pretty!

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  8. NikkiMarch 18, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    The finish is gorgeous! Such great job you did!

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  9. decorating diva {aka deanna}March 18, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    i love it! what a great piece and a great treatment for the piece! you are great at what you do!

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  10. leah mariMarch 18, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    great looking table!!! i love it

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  11. hilary@oldhousetrueloveMarch 18, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    i gasped! it is beautiful!

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  12. ErinMarch 18, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    SPECTACULAR Kelli! Love those pics too!

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  13. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMarch 19, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    This is gorgeous!! I love the color and finish- so pretty and what a fantastic piece of furniture too!! You are always welcome to come share your beautiful projects at feathered nest Friday if you would like to! :)

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  14. Doubletake DecorMarch 19, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    It looks so good! I'm going to have to try this!

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  15. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMarch 19, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Hey there- just popping back over to say thanks so much for sharing this gorgeous table at FNF! :)

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  16. Funky Junk InteriorsMarch 20, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Goodness, this is awesome. I adore the layers of colours, spectacular depth.

    I've just shared this as an SNS #73 highlight on FJI Facebook. :)

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Funky-Junk-Interiors/175378011140

    Donna

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  17. CarolMarch 20, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    WOW! This piece is amazing! I love all of the subtle detail and color variation!

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  18. DebMarch 20, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Love it!

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  19. KathyMarch 20, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    very pretty

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  20. Vintage HomeMarch 20, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Wow this could be out of Antro or RH...stunning!

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  21. DaniellaMarch 21, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    It looks fantastic!!!!

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  22. Korrie@RedHenHomeMarch 29, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Beautiful! I need to try your technique!

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  23. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyMarch 29, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    That looks so awesome!

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  24. TootsieApril 4, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    love this! I am a new follower! pop over sometime if you get a chance...I share decorating and garden posts

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  25. AnonymousNovember 14, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Love the color. .. what did u use as your base coat (paint n primer? ).. Thank you

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