A little bedside table update....
Again, another pathetic piece of furniture abandoned. Left behind to be pitched into the dumpster....
You can usually tell if a piece of furniture is quality just by picking it up...sturdy and heavy. When I started looking for markings I found that this is a Lexington, which is a pretty decent quality manufacturer.
Quality, but seriously abused....
While this may look like a major project, it really wasn't so bad. Some serious scrubbing, but structurally it was in fine shape.
After I gave it a good scrubbing and cleaned it up, I sanded the top, sprayed it with Kilz and a pretty blue paint and then plaster painted the base.
The original paint was high gloss, so when I began to sand the plaster paint, it "flaked" a bit. This piece has more of a chippy look than what I normally get with plaster paint.
But I kind of like the look.....
I'm always pleased when I can salvage a solid piece of furniture and save it from the landfill! This piece was destined for the dumpster but now will have a new and long life with someone who will love it's classic style!
