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How to paint an antique inspired dresser – featuring English Rose
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How to paint an antique inspired dresser – featuring English Rose

If there was ever a colourΒ that made us long for theΒ weather when the air feels warmer and the birds are out singing, it’s Fusion’s English Rose. When it was released it became an instant best-seller due to the demand for Millennial Pink and it’s been really exciting for us to see all of the projects that it has been used on. From farmhouse style to modern decor and oh so many crafts, it’s a very versatile colour. So today we are going to show you how to paint an antique-inspired dresser using English Rose and help emphasize that vintage-aged look yet still feel a bit more modern. This combination feels very fresh despite the aged look!

Please Note: English Rose has been discontinued. We recommend usingΒ PeonyΒ instead!

How to paint an antique dresser – featuring English Rose from the Penney & Co. collection

ITEMS NEEDED:

  1. Roll of paper towels
  2. FusionΒ TSP
  3. Sanding block and 220 grit paper
  4. Fusion Mineral Paint β€œEnglish Rose” (discontinued, we recommendΒ PeonyΒ instead)
  5. StaalmeesterΒ Brush
  6. Wax Brush
  7. Homestead HouseΒ Salad Bowl Finish
  8. Homestead House Antiquing Wax

STEP 1

PREP

Start by removing the hardware and any keyholes. This will make it much easier to paint rather than having to tape around the items. Give the dresser a quick wipe down with Fusion’sΒ TSPΒ and paper towels to remove any gunk and residue that can potentially clog up your sandpaper.

STEP 2

SANDING

Since you are only doing a light scuff, 220 grit will suffice to break the surface and provide grip for the paint. Using a heavy sanding block, wrapped with 220 grit paper, sand it in even strokes going in the direction of the grain. Removing heavier scratches and dings may require the use of an orbital sander.

Use TSPΒ and paper towels to do another quick wipe-downΒ to remove any remaining residue and trap sanding dust.

STEP 3

PAINTING

Use aΒ StaalmeesterΒ Oval Brush to apply thin, even coats of paint. The use of light coloursΒ like English Rose (orΒ Peony) will require several coats, so allow for an adequate dry time before applying another coat.

For a smoother even finish, sand in between coats with 320-400 grit paper. Because for this project, the goal was a vintage, worn-in look, the brush stroke textures were left on purpose.

STEP 4

DISTRESSING

After the final coat of paint has dried, take 220 grit paper to lightly distress around the raised edges where natural wear would occur. Since this dresser has raised trim and side panels, we only distressed along the edges.

STEP 5

FINISHING

Apply one coat ofΒ Homestead House Salad Bowl FinishΒ to seal Fusion and provide a buttery surface forΒ antiquing wax.Β Similar to distressing, apply Homestead House Antiquing waxΒ in the recessed corners and along the raised parts of the dresser. When buffing the wax, make sure to round out the edges on the flat parts of the furniture to leave the impressing of a naturally aged patina.

If you apply too much antiquing wax, just tax a bit ofΒ salad bowl finishΒ orΒ beeswaxΒ to erase and play with the application.

The end result is a beautifully aged feminine piece with a bit of vintage patina and shabby chic glamour! It feels modern and yet aged in a sophisticated flirty way.

Have you ever painted something in English Rose? Share it with us inΒ Paint it BeautifulΒ and tag it on social using #FusionMineralPaint and #PaintItBeautiful

Project by Crystal Sutton atΒ The Driftwood HomeΒ 

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