tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331841994611983067.post5560416593826151916..comments2023-06-20T02:19:26.506-06:00Comments on Lost in Tarnation: Zebra-riffic!!Lost In Tarnationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04707710474615571023noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331841994611983067.post-32865212421249054492010-03-06T13:58:55.569-07:002010-03-06T13:58:55.569-07:00How fun and funky! Love the modern twist with the...How fun and funky! Love the modern twist with the silver paint. Thanks for sharing it at the POPP.Maryann @ Domestically-Speakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01481816548073243224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331841994611983067.post-65906539003144063802010-03-05T09:04:55.216-07:002010-03-05T09:04:55.216-07:00Thank you so much! I don't know if I will get ...Thank you so much! I don't know if I will get it done in the time I had hoped, but I will send pictures when I do!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13891960617454537575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331841994611983067.post-8939723028533417912010-03-05T08:53:25.416-07:002010-03-05T08:53:25.416-07:00Sorry I couldn't get back to you yesterday, we...Sorry I couldn't get back to you yesterday, we've got the plague running through our house and we're heading out the door right now.<br /><br />But here is the breakdown on the dresser:<br /><br />1. sand out any imprefections. I have a new skilsaw sander that I might propose marriage to. You might need to use some wood putty to fill any holes or deep scratches. Make sure that the one that you get is paintable. If you use that, after it's dry lightly sand it down for a smooth finish. Then I like to use liquid sandpaper so that I don't have to sand the entire piece. Follow the directions for that. You can get it at walmart. It's a lifesaver.<br />2. Priming- You'll want to use an oil based primer and if you're painting a dark color, get tinted primer to make your life easier. If your primer coat isn't completely smooth, run a piece of sandpaper lightly over it with your hand. You can roll this on.<br />3. Painting- For the smoothest finish, use latex paint. (Latex over oil is ok, but oil paint is not okay over latex primter)A great trick that my sister taught me is to roll on the paint with a roller, and then go back over it with a paintbrush so that you don't get those funky bubbles left my a roller. You'll need to do two coats most likely. <br />4. Finishing - Make sure that you wait 24 hours for the paint to dry so that you don't mess up your hard work. Then if it's going to be a piece getting a lot of heavy traffic, you'll want to put a sealer on it. I love sealers with high gloss. I use Polyeurithayne (no clue how to spell that one :) ) and not Polycryllic because Kevan says it's stronger. You can use a foam brush or a paint brush. I like to put at least two coats on the piece making sure that it's completely dry. <br /><br />Alright, Kevan's honking the car right now, so I've got to run. Can't wait to see how your piece turns out!! Be sure to send me pictures.Lost In Tarnationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04707710474615571023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331841994611983067.post-60440066346220298102010-03-04T13:14:43.243-07:002010-03-04T13:14:43.243-07:00Chairs look great! Do you think you could send me ...Chairs look great! Do you think you could send me how you did your black dresser? I know you're going to post step-by-step of your coffee table, but I need to get a piece done ASAP!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331841994611983067.post-81158460148409975342010-03-03T16:35:51.743-07:002010-03-03T16:35:51.743-07:00These chairs are fabulous! I just bought a chair t...These chairs are fabulous! I just bought a chair to redo today. Now I'm really inspired. Thanks!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331841994611983067.post-38234321617408427572010-03-03T15:21:20.430-07:002010-03-03T15:21:20.430-07:00Wow! You took a traditional chair and really glam...Wow! You took a traditional chair and really glammed it up! I love it! I'm hosting a party and would love to have you come over and link this up.<br /><br />http://mybackyardeden.blogspot.com/2010/03/make-it-yours-day.htmlCarolyn @ My Backyard Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08017935216648601052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331841994611983067.post-31482662812966836592010-03-03T00:44:21.553-07:002010-03-03T00:44:21.553-07:00Thanks everyone! They look awesome in my office. T...Thanks everyone! They look awesome in my office. The guys that I work with have been giving me some strange looks though, they're not sure what to make of them. But they make me smile, and when work is rough that's all you need to get through the day :)<br /><br />Pam - I used Rust-Oleum Metallic from Home Depot. It was just over $3 a can. I used the cheap home depot primer also. This paint takes a lot of time to dry so resist the urge to touch. And I tried to put a spray-paint sealer over them and it didn't go over very well which lead to me covering it back up with paint. I used the Chrome spray paint. I can't wait to use it again!Lost In Tarnationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04707710474615571023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331841994611983067.post-25990077289272617952010-03-02T22:19:06.719-07:002010-03-02T22:19:06.719-07:00WOW - that is probably one of the most dramatic tr...WOW - that is probably one of the most dramatic transformations I have ever seen - what a change!!! They look great!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936405390121535135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331841994611983067.post-11406834540495609852010-03-02T07:14:24.482-07:002010-03-02T07:14:24.482-07:00What a great transformation! Great job on these. I...What a great transformation! Great job on these. I love the zebra fabric combined with the metallic paint. Which brand did you use??? I will be painting a frame in my daughters room & would like it to come out as good as yours.Pam - @diy Design Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303399189647950307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331841994611983067.post-21711504671290337822010-03-02T05:48:36.186-07:002010-03-02T05:48:36.186-07:00Those turned out beautifully! I love the fabric, ...Those turned out beautifully! I love the fabric, the trim, and of course the metallic spray paint! Very cool!<br /><br />Kat :)Low Tide High Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494078916477622322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331841994611983067.post-88750105593164211142010-03-01T13:46:30.246-07:002010-03-01T13:46:30.246-07:00shiny~ and fantastic!shiny~ and fantastic!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16366487007926145523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331841994611983067.post-88759288584216559082010-03-01T11:23:33.202-07:002010-03-01T11:23:33.202-07:00I LOVE them!!! They turned out so cute-wild, femi...I LOVE them!!! They turned out so cute-wild, feminine, and chic...Good job!Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905829994098171016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331841994611983067.post-14009446072244700472010-03-01T10:47:18.553-07:002010-03-01T10:47:18.553-07:00These look great Lindsay! I love the fringe - it m...These look great Lindsay! I love the fringe - it makes the chairs have a much more "finished" look.Tara Valgoinoreply@blogger.com