The TV stand for the new family member coming to live with us (more on that later) is now complete. Let’s rewind and see what we started with…
It was ugly with chipped wood, cracked drawers, knobs falling off and stickers on them. Read more about the transformation here.
A little molding, a little paint, a little glaze, and some spray painted knobs…
Quite the Roadkill Rescue wouldn’t you say?
I ended up getting the color “Silver Sage” from Restoration Hardware mixed into Behr Ultra Premium Plus paint. This was the first time I used the Behr Ultra. I must say I can’t tell much of a difference. It only needed one coat but I also sprayed it on so I think it would have been one coat anyway. I think if I had the Ultra Premium and just the regular Behr paint I would be able to give a better review.
After it was done it was a little lighter than I wanted so I bought $1.24 bottle of glazing medium and added some black paint. There is no need to buy some expensive glaze when I only needed it for this project. I also mixed up some of the glaze with the “Silver Sage” as well.
I painted it on and wiped it off with a paper towel. If I was too heavy handed I just added some more of the “Silver Sage” glaze and evened it out…
Before glaze
After glaze
I love how the glaze gets into the grain of the wood and brings it out.
I sprayed the knobs with Krylon Brushed Metallic in Satin Nickel like I did my doorknobs.
Notice the added molding to the drawers and at the bottom edge…
Before
After
I am pretty happy with it and can’t wait to get it in the room.
What do you think?
I love it. What a difference paint made. Love that it has drawers.
Love the "Road Kill" part. My husband does "Search and Rescue" which could be anywhere, including in dumpsters and along the street or road. I must say, he has found some amazing things, and best of all they are FREE.
Have a God Filled Day
Shirley
J'adore my dear, such a great makeover ! Great hardware too, now it 'fits' the piece – it's so very modern !
Kate
It looks so great! I love that you added the molding it makes it looks like a much more expensive piece of furniture.
It looks so great! I love that you added the molding it makes it looks like a much more expensive piece of furniture.
Beckie…it looks great! I love that you added the wood. It really made a difference!
gail
Looks GREAT!!! Nice job! 😉
Great job! I like it!
Adding the wood strips instantly gives it some great character! I am loving my new bathroom. The cupboard I painted because I was inspired after seeing what you have done. Thank you so much. Is it too much information if I told you I think of you every time I see it??? 🙂
That is just amazing!!! You are so talented! I love finding something for free – what a great feeling!
XOXO
Jen
I think I must not be a silver person – it clearly got a new life, just not sure what I think – I'm more of a crisp white girl though so the aged silvery look just doesn't make me overly excited… I'm sure it will look good where you put it and with the "stuff" on it… interesting comment on the Behr paint though…
Fabulous! I love the new look. I can't believe I've never thought of molding!
I knew it was going to look fabulous!!! Can't wait to see it in the room all accessorized!!!
Wow Beck! That turned out beautiful!
Can hardly believe that was the same piece of furniture!
I'll have to buzz over in person and see it up in the bedroom.
Nice job!!
it DOES look great. i'm a fan of the added detail. this looks like it'd be great in a youngish room with lots of techy things on it. definitely sets a tone!
What kind of sprayer to you use? I have made two full size farmhouse beds from Ana's site, and I can't imgine sitting and hand painting them. Any recommends and pictures would rock!!!
beautiful-ness
I am working on my first roadkill rescue. Nothing big like that but this has inspired me. I can't wait to finish it.
Thanks for all the inspiration.
…I think it looks awesome!
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Tasty little roadkill morsel!
love the difference paint and glaze made!
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Looks great! I love how you call it roadkill rescued!
i think you're a genius is what! wow.
It looks loads better with it's new paint job. Love it! good job!
Wow, very amazing transformation. This TV stand absolutely looks charming. Who would have thought it was this battered and bruised piece of wood?