Roll Top Desk Makeover
Today I'm working on a roll top desk using Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint in Typewriter and a bonding agent.
This small roll top desk was adorable to begin with but I knew that painting it black would make it fantastic!
While you're scrolling please pay attention to the bold links which will give you more information and the products I used for this project.
I love Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint so I'm trying it with the bonding agent today because I didn't want the chippy look on this project.
The paint went on smoothly and covered well in two coats.
No chipping but I did have some white residue when the paint was wet which when I brushed it in went away.
Possibly a little too much bonding agent, I never measure which is why I'm not a very good cook.
When the paint was dry I waxed the desk with clear wax.
I added white glass knobs and I'm thinking about this drawer liner, after all, the color is called Typewriter.
This cute little roll top desk is now an awesome little roll top desk.
Here are a few more DIY desk makeovers you may be interested in seeing.
Beautiful! Great color and re-do, Susan!
ReplyDeleteThat IS an awesome roll top desk! I love what you did with it!
ReplyDeleteTypewriter is the most beautiful color! Love that paper in the drawer. Just perfect.
ReplyDeleteLove it, love the drawer, pinning tomorrow on big computer.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh - that is absolutely gorgeous !!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful transformation and that paper in the drawers is just perfection
( I don't measure anything either - I eyeball everything - which is awful when you're hanging pictures LOL )
xoxo
What a transformation~ That is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the desk in Typewriter! Where do you find the papers you use for liners?
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous makeover! You're on a roll!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
Jaw drop.... you took this piece from granny's garage to total stardom! What a now stunning piece! LOVE the drawer paper... perfection, Susan!
ReplyDeletelove the redo, i would love to feature it, if that would be ok please let me know, another great piece
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Hi Susan, the desk looks great, I have a desk similar to yours and I would like to paint it and I’m just not sure if I need to take it apart to paint the roll top or paint it intact. Would you be able to advise me before I start please.
ReplyDeleteHi Libby, I did not take it apart. I just painted it while the roll top was down and was careful to reach all the way up inside with my paintbrush. Send me a pic I'd love to see yours! Thanks for visiting!
DeleteDo you think you could use spray chalk paint or would it be too hard because of all of the small spaces?
ReplyDeleteI don't see why spray chalk paint wouldn't work. I would give it a try!
DeleteHi! I see that this is an old post so a response might be unlikely— but I was researching how to refinish my roll top desk and stumbled upon your gorgeous work! This desk turned out beautifully and it is exactly the look I’m going for with mine. Do you mind sharing where you found the white knobs? And also, how did you paint the roll top without it sticking together or jamming the track? Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteJulie
Hi Julie! I hope you're seeing this too! I painted the desk with a milk paint which is a pretty thin paint so there was absolutely no issue with sticking or jamming. The white knobs can be found at dlawless.com if they still have them. I hope this helps :)
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