DIY Shabby Chic Nightstand Makeover + Spray Paint Tips

There are a lot of things in my house that I’ve had since high school. More things that I even am willing to admit like some clothes. But mainly sentimental things and my white night stand. This night stand has been everywhere with me. It started off in my high school bedroom. Then it traveled with me to college, a couple of different moves while there and finally into the home I’ve lived in the longest other than the house I grew up in.

This thing has taken a beating. I wasn’t exactly what you would call gentle with it while I moved around. Add that to the fact that I’ve had it for close to ten years and I decided if anything needed a revamp in my house it was this trusty little night stand.

The hardest part about deciding to revamp this nightstand was trying to figure out what color I wanted it to be. I tend to gravitate to Blue Lagoon a color by Rust-Oleum that I’m pretty obsessed with. But eventually I decided to go with a Summer Squash yellow. I felt that it was more neutral and would allow room to grow however the room grows in the upcoming years!

Spraying painting is a lot easier than it looks.

You’ll Need:

An Old Nightstand

1-2 Cans Rust-Oleum ® Spray Paint (Your Choice)

1/4 Cup Glaze

1/8 Cup Black Paint (I used acrylic paint)

How To:

Step 1

Thoroughly clean your piece of furniture.

Step 2

Remove any hardware or feet from your furniture (if you can). This will make it easier to paint!

Step 3

Sand any pieces of your furniture that needs sanding. I used it to get rid of spots from years of use. I used 150 Grit and it worked perfectly. You might need a lower grit depending on what you need to do!

Step 4

Because my furniture was white to begin with and because I was using Rust-Oleum ® + Primer in one. I opted to not use a primer. This is totally up to you. Shake your can thoroughly for one minute once your can is shaken you can begin to spray paint. Hold the nozzle down firmly about 6 inches to a foot away from your piece. You want to constantly be moving do not spray in one spot for too long, it will cause excess paint and dripping.

Step 5

Let dry for 2-3 hours. Apply a second coat if necessary.

Step 6: How to Get the Shabby Chic Look

Once it was finished, while I loved the color I felt like it needed a little something more so I decided to give it a shabby chic look. The shabby chic look is actually pretty easy to accomplish. You’ll need glaze as well as black paint. You won’t need much. I mixed 1/4 cup glaze with 1/8 cup black paint.

Make sure your piece is completely dry. I would let it dry over night. Trust me do not get over zealous here. I know from experience! Using a sponge brush paint the glaze into the cracks and creases of your furniture including knobs and feet. Then immediately wipe clean.

Here’s a look at the feet

It can be really subtle but makes a big difference in the overall look!

Step 7

Reattach your hardware and feet if necessary.

And there you have it! All done!

Tips for Spray Painting for the Newbie

First I want to point out that spray painting furniture is MUCH easier than you think! And with these simple tips it’ll be even easier!

• SHAKE YOUR CAN. This may seem silly but it’s super important. Rust-Oleum ® wants you to shake the can for one full minute I did this and then some!
• Do not get to close to your project. The closer your nozzle is to your project the more likely you will have dripping. Spray from about one foot a way in a continuous motion.
• Give it time to dry. It may look dry and it is but give it time!
• Weather matters! If it’s too hot or too cold don’t spray paint. Extremely hot weather or humid weather can cause the paint to bubble.

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