My favorite little aqua redo
I picked up this little radio cabinet at a massive yard sale earlier this summer. I really liked the shape but it was in terrible condition. Luckily, I was able to scoop it up for just five bucks.
One of the huge problems on this piece was the dry, peeling veneer on top. I started to repair it with wood filler, but then seeing just how loose it was, decided to try peeling it off instead. I was able to scrape it right off using a paint scraper.
I decided to go aqua with this piece – my absolute favorite color. I didn’t use any fancy paints – just plain old latex paint. I sanded a few rough spots and then rolled on some primer. I painted it using a gallon of mistint paint I was lucky enough to find at Lowes for $5, but if you are looking for a similar color, it was very close to the color Aqua Ocean by Valspar.
I used 100 grit sandpaper to heavily distress the whole cabinet, especially the curves and corners. And then I used Minwax English Chesnut stain to give more of an antique feel. I wiped the stain on with a cloth in small sections and then immediately wiped all of the excess off with a damp cloth. There were some areas where the stain still looked ‘dirtier’ than I wanted so I wiped them down lightly with paint thinner.
I want one! :)
This is beautiful! I have a tall dresser that I’m thinking of redoing in turquoise, I love the color but also afraid of it… it’s just so bold. I might give this technique a try.
-Melissa
http://www.serendipityandspice.blogspot.com
Love it! I am looking for something sort of like this but with two drawers on top and then two doors below….not as easy as I thought while cyber shopping! Whew!
GORGEOUS!!!!!
Hi Carrie! Hey I just wanted to let you know that I featured this amazing transformation on my blog today. You can find it here: http://cathhasablog.blogspot.com/2012/03/transforming-your-furniture-with-paint.html
I really enjoy following your blog! ☺Cath @ Home is Where my Heart is: http://cathhasablog.blogspot.com/
Amazing work! I love it. Would you mind sharing how you distressed the piece?
Carrie, I love this piece. It’s beautiful and you did an amazing job bringing it back from the dead. I am featuring it on my blog tomorrow! Thank you so much for linking up to Get Your DIY On last week!! Hope you’ll join us tomorrow with your holiday signs.
Mandy @ The Hankful House Blog
Thank you so much Mandy! And thanks for hosting the party. :)
I love this little side table! And I love love love the color. What a wonderful find under the veneer! That is so cool.
Thanks Ginger – that top was definitely one of those happy surprises. :)
I dont know where you are located but any chance this piece is for sale?? It’s just what I’m looking for.
Sorry, I sold this piece already. And to be honest, I kind of wish I still had it for myself!
Really awesome transformation! Love seeing the process.
Thank you!
I bet even if I saw the cabinet I wouldn’t have bought it like you did. It was under such a poor condition. But you did a great job. You should be proud of it :) The transformation is impressive.
Thanks! It was just waiting for a little love!
What a unique and beautiful piece of furniture. I love this color combination. Wow! That’s so great! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks!
This is so beautiful! I love that colour!
Thank you so much Katrin!
It’s gorgeous! A awesome transformation! Love the color with the dark top!
Thanks so much Linda!
love it. i am sure someone is still loving this piece. great color choices.
Thank you so much! Sometimes I still wish I had this little piece!
OMGorgeous! What an adorable piece and wonderful transformation.
Thank you so much! It’s one of my favorites!
Oh, I LOVE this little beauty! You did a wonderful job on it! Love the dark top with the aqua blue and all the distressing! Too bad you couldn’t have found a place for it. Don’t think I would have parted with it. :)
Thank you so much Linda! And I definitely still look around sometimes and wonder if I could have found room! I have to tell myself I really don’t need ALL the things!