Brought life back to some vintage furniture

[ProjectPete]

One of my fav things to to with wifey is strip back and revive old furniture. Here's the latest one we've done. In this case I actually did it all and she just decorated it and took the photo haha.

[Andy_Mann]

@ProjectPete well done mate, you & Leah have excelled again in resourcefulness & talent.

[Isobel]

Looks great @ProjectPete, many thanks for sharing the project. What paint did you use?

[ProjectPete]

I did 3 coats of primer followed by 3 coats of the coloured paint. I think the brand is Sherwyn Williams- Leah picked it up because of the colour which she couldnt find elsewhere. Normally we stick with Dulux.

Rolled it all on for a smooth finish.

[Trying]

Greetings @ProjectPete. What a fab result. Well done guys - easy to see you've done this sort of work before. It looks great ! Cheers

[Andy_Mann]

@ProjectPete, in another thread, Workshoppers are discussing trends that are tired. Your makeover is a perfect example of respecting the piece, avoiding in the face trendy glam, & resulting in a timeless treasure.

[Deanna]

I got given an old Partner's Desk that I'd love to attempt to restore, but don't have the confidence to do it

[Andy_Mann]

@Deanna, if you're not confident to jump into the deep end, then try doing the finish you'd like to use, either on a picture frame from an Op Shop, or a Craft Box from Bunnings:

https://www.bunnings.com.au/search/products?q=craft%20box&redirectFrom=Any

They make nice presents too.

If you're worried about your painting skills, then aerosol  spray paint will give you a beautiful, durable finish, & the colour/texture range is phenominal.

[Deanna]

Thanks @Andy_Mann

Maybe I should get it valued before I even consider restoring it. I have no idea where to get that done.  I've looked it over and can't find a date or anything carved into it.  I'll grab a pic and share it     

[Andy_Mann]

Oooops, @Deanna, I just Googled Partner's desk, & they look pretty elaborate, with intricate carvings & exotic woods, so it'd be a tough restoration to take on, for sure.