Comments on: Before and After: Painted White Nightstand

By: Amy Greis

Amy Greis — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:11:32 +0000

Hi Rhoda. I really enjoy following your blog and your fantastic ideas! I have a question about a project that my husband and I recently completed. We bought some used 1970′s era bedroom furniture that was done in the blonde color. We used liquid sandpaper on it, then brushed Heirloom white (satin) and spray paint (experimenting) and then topped it off with Minwax fast drying polyurethane semigloss. We think the polyurethane caused the heirloom white to turn a yellowish color. We did not poly the frame of the mirror, and it is the beautiful Heirloom white color. Do you have any idea why this happened? Thank you.

By: Living With Lindsay

Living With Lindsay — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 03:06:27 +0000

Looks great, Rhoda! Oh, how I love distressing painted furniture. In fact, I can barely leave it simply painted – must distress…or I stress.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:54:08 +0000

love it's new look!

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:33:23 +0000

What a lovely little table–both before and after the makeover! The distressing was a nice touch!

By: Mrs. C

Mrs. C — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:05:17 +0000

Nicely Done! I'm taking notes so I'll remember how to do this, too. The table turned out beautiful. I would have never thought of doing the edges like that, but I will now. Thanks for sharing!

By: julie k

julie k — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:01:27 +0000

This looks fabulous! Do you think that liquid sander would work on mdf shelves? I've got a book case from Ikea that I'd like to paint.

By: Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:20:57 +0000

Thank you ALL for stopping by this post! And for those of you who were concerned about my dryer staying plugged in…OK, I'm listening & will unplug it from now on! I didn't realize it's a hazard, but don't want to take any chances. We do have those pop-up plugs in there though, that shut down if there is a surge.

By: French furniture

French furniture — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:30:59 +0000

You are a real professional! The result is so much better. It really looks beautiful!

By: Willoughby

Willoughby — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:53:48 +0000

Another wonderful project, Rhoda! I wish I had used spray paint on the last project I did. I used latex paint and a brush and roller, instead. I'm not happy with the brush strokes that remain since the paint dried.

By: 3LittleByrds

3LittleByrds — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:52:08 +0000

Looks great in its new place. Your so talented. This liquid sandpaper can be used on cabinets? I'm wanting to paint mine in my laundry room but so hate sanding.