OK, so I must admit, I have a problem. I HATE 90s oak. Like, cannot stand it. Therefore, I have a personal vendetta to cover it all with paint. After painting many things such as trim, vanities, bookshelves, cabinets, etc. white, I thought it was time to incorporate a new color.
First, let me show you the original, boring, blah, builder-grade vanity. Yep, you got it, it needs some live-in-ing up!
These two tools I use for EVERYTHING. This is my go-to primer that I absolutely LOVE! It does wonders and the best part is.....NO SANDING. It seriously sticks to anything. The Wooster Shortcut 2 inch brush I have used for trim, vanities, cabinets, furniture, anything and everything. It moves so easily and fits perfectly in your hand. This is my favorite brush by far and a lot of the time you don't even need to use a foam roller on the top coat.
So here is what she looked like after brushing two coats of primer on. As I have said before, yes, primer makes you think, "Oh, God! I shouldn't have done this!" Trust me, it will be OK, continue to paint. :)
For my paint, we chose a beautiful deep gray called "Chelsea Gray" by Benjamin Moore. I purchased only a pint since I was just doing a vanity and made sure I got semi-gloss so it would be more stain resistant. Always use semi-gloss when painting over wood. Period.
One coat complete! Almost done!
Two coats done and new hardware on! Oh yeah, and I cleaned the counter. :)
Done and gorgeous! My husband and I love the color! Highly recommend Chelsea Gray from Benjamin Moore if you are looking for a deep gray.
What a difference!
Thanks for reading!
Peace, Love, and Balance,
Lanna
You did a beautiful job!! Thanks for sharing, esp what you used, since it is so helpful and inspiring too! Your wording and sense of humor made me smile :-)
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