Tea Cart Painted withΒ Elderberry, a new fusion mineral paint colour! In this blog, weβll show you how we took this old tea cart and turned it into a modern, moody and magnificent tea cart to fit any dining room.
Materials Used
- Our new colourΒ ELDERBERRY
- TSP Alternative
- Sanding sponge
- Staalmeester 1-1/2β flat brush
- Staalmeester Bended Brush
- Staalmeester Artist Brush
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Prepping furniture ready for paint
We gave the tea cart a deep cleaning with FusionβsΒ TSP alternativeΒ which we diluted in water to remove any grease residue.
After it dried, we scuff-sanded the tea cart with our sanding sponge. We then wiped it clean.
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Elderberry, a New Fusion Mineral Paint Colour
ElderberryΒ is a very vibrant yet sophisticated, delicious purple. This shade brings a moody and calculated drop of colour into any space. Pair withΒ Lamp WhiteΒ for a contemporary twist orΒ EucalyptusΒ for a pop of personality.
Painting the Tea Cart with Elderberry
We then applied two coats of FusionΒ Elderberry paint. Since the tea cart had small surfaces to paint, like the round handle, we found using theΒ Artist brushΒ worked really well. We also alternated with theΒ Bended Brush. For the flat surface, we used theΒ Staalmeester 1-1/2β flat brush.
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Fusion Mineral Paint does not require a topcoat! It is built right into the formula. In this case, we opted to leave it as is. We love the smooth velvety finish.
Upcycling furniture
If you have an old piece of furniture lying around that youβre not sure what to do with, donβt get rid of it yet! Try painting it a new colour and see how it transforms the look and feel of the piece. Upcycling is a great way to make an impact on our environment while also creating something new and unique for your home. So grab some paint, and supplies and give it a try β you may be surprised at how easy it is to breathe new life into old furniture. Have you upcycled any furniture in your home? Weβd love to see pictures!
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Fusion Mineral Paint Elderberry
So what do you think of this Tea Cart Painted withΒ Elderberry? Would you use this colour in your home? See our colour compared to other tones similar in our core collection.
When compared to ourΒ CranberryΒ on the left, you can see how rooted in purple this tone is, yet it still has vibrancy and purity. When compared withΒ WinchesterΒ on the rightΒ ElderberryΒ is a darker shade that has completely moved away from any of the red tones.
