Old Piano Bench Repurpose

Ann Sloan Chalk Paint - Old Piano Bench

I have alway loved all aspects of painting and I knew this would be a good first project for my new blog.   My friend Cindy Lou found me an old piano bench at an estate sale a few years back.  It has been in our game room.... then my Art Studio and then sadly...banished to the Attic...:(

  I'm not in the habit of taking before and after pictures...but here is the "almost" before picture....notice the paint running down the leg...:)

This is the upholstery fabric I lucked up on my trip to the Habitat Restore on Friday...for $1.00...:)

I have seen so many beautiful projects while reading blogs... I was inspired and went ahead and made my first purchase of Ann Sloan Chalk Paint from...

The Stylish Patina http://www.stylishpatina.com/shop

 I was trying to cut corners and decided to skip buying the clear wax and the special brush to apply the wax.   I did go ahead and get the Dark Wax and I am so glad I did.   It added such a rich look to the finished project.

I had to use two layers of paint, French Linen.  After it dried I went over the bench with a clear paste wax and then lightly distress the edges.  The last step was to apply a coat of the Dark Wax. 

This was a fun first project for my Rain and Roses blog... It turned out awesome.  I would put this in the "Roses" category... it makes me smile... and is a special addition to our home.  :)

Susan

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