The Appletini Dresser- The Tutorial

Well, it looks like The Appletini Dresser was a hit.  I got some great results in blogland, facebook, pinterest, and even twitter.  It was featured at Addicted to Decorating and Sassy Sites.

The cool thing about this dresser is that it is going to be used as a bathroom vanity, but I didn't know it until after I finished it.  I am lucky enough to be able to score some pics of the completed project in a few months by the designer who purchased it. Can't Wait to share them with you.  I've been getting lots of emails on my technique, so today I will share it with you.

You will need. Gray spray primer,  Rustoleum Eden spray paint, a dark stain like Espresso,  rags, and wipe on poly.

First you start with a light sand or degloss

then a coat of gray spray primer

let it dry completely and then apply a coat of spray paint

next you apply a dark stain, just wipe on and wipe off.

I have to admit I did this only about an hour after I applied paint and it comes out darker if you do not let the paint completely dry.  If you want the finish more like the original dresser make sure you let your paint dry for 24 hours before applying stain because less stain seeps in and more comes off.

Let the stain dry completely and apply a coat or two of wipe on poly.

and VIOLA!!

Come back next Wednesday for my tutorial on my metallic blue finish.

xo,

mONICa