When I picked this dresser up it was, well, super ugly. I knew that it needed to be red but wanted to experiment with texture to add dimension. So… with more gut instinct than experience I painted it red (Behr California Poppy), then ASCP Old Ochre, then ASCP Provence, then red again. Then, I applied ASCP clear and dark wax and sanded to reveal some of the colors underneath the red.
Hope you like it.
Lesson learned: Although I really love ASCP paint, I don’t have to forsake all other paints for this incredible new product. The Behr red worked just fine and since I put ASCP paint underneath the red, I was able to sand the Behr layer after just 2 hours without too much of it getting scraped away by the sand paper.
This piece is for sale.
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Betty said:
i really like what you’ve done with dressers. have you tried anything on an old wooden desk?
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martha at leonedesign.wordpress.com said:
Hi Betty: Not yet. I seem to be able to find dressers sooo easily but not desks. After the kids get back to school, I’ll start the hunt for more stuff!
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Betty said:
thanks. i have 2 veneer ones and 1 solid one that have all seen waaaaay better days. i may get bold and try some spray paint like you did on the dresser. maybe aqua even!
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Michelle@Faith, Trust & Pixie Dust said:
So awesome! It reminds me of that red & white chair I fell in love with!
Warmly, Michelle
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Hollie @ I'm Busy Procrastinating said:
I agree with you about red. I posted my “glossy lipstick red side table” project this week. Red can make anything bland more vibrant! I like the way you did one drawer in white on your piece. Gives it some interest.
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Danielle said:
Very cool. Love the mix of red and old ochre.
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Whitney @ The Rooster And The Hen said:
Once again so amazingly talented!
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Denise said:
I love the dresser, and the colors, oh my! Red is my favorite!
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Helen said:
You did a great job…I wanna paint something red now!!
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Misti said:
No, no way will there ever be too much red! I love it!!
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furniturefriday said:
I’ve been drawn to red of late too! Looks great!
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Julia @ 551 East Design said:
You’ve got a talent! This is beautiful. I especially love your hardware choice. Cute!
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anna see said:
Your projects are beautiful! Isn’t ASCP great? Thanks for putting which techniques you followed. Would you consider adding before pictures?
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marthaleone said:
Hi Anna: Thanks for taking a look. This blog thing is kinda new to me. Maybe I should have posted the before shot first… if you scroll down to the bottom of the post, you’ll see it without drawers. Thanks dear!
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