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    Home » DIY » Painted Furniture

    Reclaimed Wood Nightstand

    By: Jane · Updated: 15 Dec, '17 · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    Learn how I reclaimed this old wooden nightstand with this gorgeous reclaimed paint kit from Beyond Paint. I choose a beautiful, pale shade of blue called Versailles for my nightstand.

    French country night stand painted with reclaim paint | cottage at the crossroads
    Reclaimed Wood Nightstand

    What is reclaim paint?

    Reclaim paint is a line of refinishing and decorative paints that bond to almost every surface without any stripping, sanding, or priming required. It is specifically engineered to help you transform and customize any surface in your home or outdoors.  That includes cabinets, counter tops, backsplashes, outdoor furniture, and just about anything. It works on wood, metal, plastic, glass, tile, linoleum, masonry, laminate, and even previously varnished surfaces. 

    Learn how to reclaim a wood nightstand

    As soon as my Reclaim paint kit arrived, I was so excited to give my nightstand an update. I selected a beautiful, pale shade of blue called Versailles, and you can see all the other shades on the top of the box. 

    Reclaim paint kit
    Reclaim Paint by Beyond Paint

    And here's my completed project!!! Ain't she purdy?

    Here's how I transformed a 30 year old piece of furniture into a French Country night stand. I had picked up this traditional solid wood night stand for $12 at the auction that I attend all the time. 

    Ethan allen night stand | cottage at the crossroads
    Ethan allen night stand | cottage at the crossroads

    It was marked Ethan Allen on the back and was made in 1985. 

    Ethan allen night stand | cottage at the crossroads

    Although the piece was structurally in good shape, it needed to be refinished. A perfect piece on which to try my Reclaim paint. 

    French country painted night stand | cottage at the crossroads

    To ensure a good bond, I cleaned the piece with white vinegar to remove any wax and also scrubbed it with a degreaser. After it dried, I applied two coats of paint, letting each coat dry thoroughly overnight.  Since Reclaim paint is slightly textured, you apply it a little differently. I used a brush to stipple it into the crevices and then rolled the paint onto the rest of the surfaces with a small roller. After the paint had dried, there were absolutely no brush marks which is the great thing about this paint.

    French country painted night stand | cottage at the crossroads

    Now because I wanted to give this piece a little "Frenchy" look, I decided to highlight the details of this piece with a brighter blue. 

    French country painted night stand | cottage at the crossroads

    I used a small art brush to get the paint in the grooves.

    French country painted night stand | cottage at the crossroads

    Next I distressed the piece by sanding the paint off in the places that would normally show some wear and tear. 

    French country painted night stand | cottage at the crossroads

    I know some of you are thinking that the Carolina Blue paint was a bit bright, but I had plans for that! Reclaim also makes an antiquing glaze, and I knew that it would tone down the bright blue. 

    French country painted night stand | cottage at the crossroads

    It's so easy to apply and control-it's now my favorite way to antique! I used a small art brush to push the glaze into the grooves, and then I used a dry cloth to rub it onto the other surfaces. 

    French country painted night stand | cottage at the crossroads

    And here it is! I took the piece outside and used my storage building as a white background so that you could better see what the Versailles color really looks like. It matches the beautiful blues in this painting that I propped on top. 

    French country painted night stand | cottage at the crossroads

    And the top is smooth as butter!

    French country painted night stand | cottage at the crossroads

    With some new hardware she's all ready to grace someone's bedroom. 

    French country painted night stand | cottage at the crossroads

    But she's already spoken for. She's going in my sister-in-law's guest bedroom in the new French Country home that she and Leo's brother Woody are building here at the Crossroads! Oui! Oui! C'est magnifique!

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    1. Mary

      May 03, 2015 at 7:12 am

      Jane, You gave your auction night stand a beautiful face lift and transformation! I know your sister-in-law will be thrilled to have her. I entered the giveaway and pinned to my 'just add paint' board 🙂

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    2. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking

      April 29, 2015 at 1:09 pm

      Jane that turned out beautifully! Love the blue touches and the glaze just finished it perfectly!

      Reply
    3. Deborah Evans

      April 28, 2015 at 4:09 pm

      That piece is so beautiful. I just love it.
      I do have a question for you, which I can't seem to get anyone to help me with.
      I have one of those Sears plastic walk-in sheds. The color is light gray and dark gray, very boring. I want to spruce it up with some pretty paint and maybe some stencils.
      Now, can this new paint reclaim be used to paint over this plastic shed without sanding or priming????
      I would appreciate any help you can give me, because I have emailed and asked about this to several people all without any answer.
      Thank you again

      Reply
      • Jane Windham

        April 28, 2015 at 9:06 pm

        Yes, Deborah, this paint can be used on plastic! But I would use their sealer on your shed since it will be outdoors.

        Reply
    4. debbiedoos

      April 28, 2015 at 3:19 pm

      WOWA Jane, that is gorgeous. I love the new life you gave this piece.

      Reply
    5. Brenda

      April 28, 2015 at 1:24 pm

      Looks great!! You are sooo talented.

      Brenda

      Reply
    6. Kris @ Junk Chic Cottage

      April 28, 2015 at 10:12 am

      Hi Jane,
      It looks great. Have a great week.
      Kris

      Reply
    7. Julie

      April 28, 2015 at 9:41 am

      Looks amazing, Jane! Nice job. Ethan Allen is one of the best!

      Reply
    8. Jean

      April 28, 2015 at 8:10 am

      Jane what a pretty chest. I have two little tables that need to be painted. I will enter now. Thanks

      Reply

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