This TV stand needed a reboot.
It was scratched and really dull. So I decided to do something to improve its ratings.
Episode One: Repairs
I filled in the dings and scratches with DAP® Plastic Wood. Then I scuff-sanded the glossy surface to encourage the paint to adhere.
Episode Two: Paint
I chose Annie Sloan® chalk paint in “Athenian Black” for the new look. I skipped my usual primer since the dark paint doesn’t require it. Frankly, I wish I hadn’t; I had to do a lot of touch-up where the paint had trouble sticking.
Episode Three: Adding the Bling
This plain TV stand needed something to make it unique. First, I added antique gold paint accents in the leg grooves and around the recessed grooves on the drawer fronts.
Then I applied Prima® geometric gold rub-on transfers to the drawers. For tips on transfers, see my post Lemony Sewing Table Upcycle Pt. 2: Decor Transfers. Next, I protected the surfaces with Minwax® Polycrylic.
Episode Four: Final Touches
To complement the geometric decals, I installed gold hexagonal knobs.
Then I lined the drawers and the back of the interior of the stand with a hexagonal gold pattern.
Season Finale!
This TV stand is no longer just a boring rerun. Now it’s something worth seeing!
Status: SOLD!
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