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Thursday, July 12, 2012

Re-imagined Ballard Designs Desk

Shayne brought me this desk a few weeks ago...it was in near perfect condition, with a cream, distressed factory finish. It belongs to a client of Shayne's, who wanted it "aged out". Admittedly, I was nervous...for 2 reasons:

1. This is a desk made by Ballard ($$)
2. It had a shiny, very durable factory finish.

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I went through all of the steps for this desk. Beginning with a good sanding. I knew I was going to use oil based primer, but I didn't want to leave any room for error or take a chance that the new finish would scrape off.

I use Zinsser Cover Stain and it has never let me down. I gave the desk 2 coats of primer, followed by 2 coats of white latex paint/primer in one...in Eggshell finish. Distressing this one was more difficult because I needed to get through my new finish along with the factory finish in order for the wood to show through. But I did it, and the desk went home yesterday! Here she is in her new finish!

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What do you think? Have you ever been scared to paint something?

~Allison



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10 comments:

  1. BrandiJuly 12, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Beautiful makeover, Allison. I love the finish.

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  2. Cassie BustamanteJuly 12, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    love the new finish!!! it looks so worldly! :)

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  3. Julia @ 551EastdesignJuly 12, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Ballard needs to hire you. Like yesterday. This is amazing!

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  4. srpprcrftrJuly 12, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    Oh my stars, that desk looks so much better after you altered it. Gorgeous. I'm jealous, would love that.
    Yeah I've been hesitant to paint something but did it anyway and was glad when it was done. I just waited til I was really ready, had a good idea what I wanted and went for it, took my time.

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  5. micheleJuly 13, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    thank you for such lovely inspiration! found you at MMS's link party, always a favorite!

    hope you can swing by:
    http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2012/07/summer-sale-giveaway.html

    smiles to you.

    michele

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  6. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.July 13, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Very sophisticated!

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  7. Decor & HarmonyJuly 13, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    She is a beauty I love the color......maybe you ought a start your own catalog.

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  8. Heaven's WalkJuly 14, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Beautifully done, Allison. I love the finish and distressing. :)

    xoxo laurie

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  9. leah mariJuly 17, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    What a pretty desk

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  10. 6th GradeJuly 19, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    stunning! much improved from the original!

    a few questions... do you sand your primer before painting? what is did you do for the "glaze"?

    i bet the owner choked when she saw the results!!

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Thanks for commenting! My heart goes pitter-patter!