Meg's Memo: Before & After

Sunday, August 9, 2009

We were given this bed by our friends, Shaun & Sara.
Here it is BEFORE (The footboard & posts only, I forgot to get a good before picture):

Here it is DURING (of course, we painted it black):

Here it is AFTER:

Thank you, Shaun & Sara! We LOVE our "new" bed!

Posted by Meg Flaming at 9:46 PM

What did you use to paint it?! Did you have to sand it down first? Looks GREAT!!
The Smith Clan August 11, 2009 at 9:33 AM: We bought black gloss interior/exterior paint. We are painting our front door black & the shutters (which are currently dark blue). We bought a whole gallon. They have it premixed & on the shelf at Lowe's.
Meg Flaming August 11, 2009 at 2:22 PM: Did you strip the wood first? I have a buffet/china cabinet that I have been wanting to paint black FOREVER but I keep thinking it will be the longest, hardest project ever!! You will have to give us your step by step process of painting furniture!!! :)
The Smith Clan August 12, 2009 at 2:11 PM: If you are really particular, you can strip it first and/or prime it first. All we do is clean it, rough it up a little with some sand paper & then paint away. Try to get the first coat even (you may still see the wood through the paint) & not totally miss anything. Then do a second coat to get the even black finish.
Meg Flaming August 12, 2009 at 3:50 PM: Thanks Meg!! Is there any particular "kind" or "brand" of paint from Lowe's you like? You are inspiring me to tackle some projects ;)
The Smith Clan August 13, 2009 at 3:44 PM