If you aren’t a fan of our Facebook page, you may not know yet that I quit my job. I officially finished last week and I’m nervous, but really excited about having the extra time to devote to FunCycled and custom furniture for you. I had worked at this job for almost nine years so I have to admit, it’s a bit of an adjustment, but life is ever changing and I’m excited and humbled to have this opportunity. As part of the new changes, I would like to introduce Tuesday’s Treasures! Each Tuesday, I will post one of our new creations! I may add others during the week, but I’m planning, at the very least, to show you a new piece each Tuesday. To start of our Tuesday’s Treasures list, here is a beautiful, pale sage green oak dresser and matching night stand that we just finished. 
Some close up (click to enlarge):
I did a totally different technique on this dresser using Benjamin Moore paint and primer in one. I applied it using a dry brush onto wood that was old and ready to soak up the paint. It wouldn’t work well with anything that has a poly or high gloss finish. This piece was asking me to try the new technique and I LOVE how it turned out. I watched a few videos on it to make sure my idea was going to work. I always like when someone else has done something that I thought might work. Lol! If only I was the first one to think of it.
Here’s what it looked like before:
It needed knobs, repair, and plain old paint lovin’! :) Let me know what you think and thanks again for all the encouragement from our readers this week. You guys are the best!!
Blessings,
Sarah
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Hi Sarah,
I am from Troy originally and so when I found your site I was really excited for you. I wish you great success in doing what you love.
I am writing to you today to ask for your opinion. I am furnishing an apartment rental and have been doing quite a bit of purchasing on Craigslist. I found a matching coffee table and 2 end tables and I know that I want to paint them a Benjamin Moore Chocolate Mint color. The problem is the finish on the wood is pretty glossy. They are not antiques. Can I get some advice on how to prepare them for the paint? Thank you so much. Cheryl
Hi Cheryl,
Thanks for taking the time to check out our site. I would say if the furniture that you are paining is glossy, you should definitely do a light sanding even if it isn’t required. You’ll be thankful you didn’t skip that step. If you are painting over what you are sanding, just use a 120 grit paper to lightly scuff up the surface.
Thanks for checking and happy redesigns!
Sarah
Hi again Sarah,
I just read your “Repaint Furniture” article. Thank you, I didn’t see it at first. A few questions….is there any way to avoid sanding? The finish is pretty hard because they are not that old so probably I must. But how much do I sand and do I start with coarse grit and work my way finer?
Cheryl
Hi Cheryl,
Thanks for taking the time to check out our site. I would say if the furniture that you are paining is glossy, you should definitely do a light sanding even if it isn’t required. You’ll be thankful you didn’t skip that step. If you are painting over what you are sanding, just use a 120 grit paper to lightly scuff up the surface.
Thanks for checking and happy redesigns!
Sarah