Thrift Store Furniture Makeover - Desk & Chair
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Use FolkArt Home Decor Chalk to revive a thrift store writing desk and chair set._x000D_ _x000D_
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Other Things You'll Need

  • Wood desk
  • Chair
  • Sandpaper – fine grit
  • Window cleaner
  • Paper towels
  • Work bowl
  • Fabric for chair cushion
  • Foam seat
  • Scissors
  • Hot glue gun
  • Glue sticks

Instructions

  1. Clean and remove the handles from the desk. Remove the seat from the chair. Lightly sand the furniture. Clean with window cleaner and paper towels.
  2. Paint the desk with Parisian Gray and the chair with Summer Porch. Use a light coat of paint. Allow to dry for 1 hour. Lightly sand along edges to distress and wipe clean.
  3. Once the paint has dried, add the Clear Wax.
  4. Buff the wax with the soft cloth.
  5. Replace the  hardware.