Comments on: French Inspired Piano Bench Makeover

By: Bliss

Bliss — Thu, 29 May 2014 13:05:20 +0000

Pinned it!

By: Mindi

Mindi — Mon, 19 May 2014 14:22:28 +0000

In reply to Patti. Thank you so much for the heads up Patti! I appreciate it, especially since this was my first time trying chalk paint, and I had nothing to compare it too. It is good for us to know, especially at that price. I got this as a free sample so I was unaware of the cost. I did not have problems with the coverage or the peeling when I distressed this piece, but it was a different color of paint so maybe that is the reason. Thanks again!

By: Patti

Patti — Mon, 19 May 2014 12:46:08 +0000

That chalk paint is HORRIBLE, juat putting it out there for those who havent tried it. I got the off white color and wanted to shabby chic a lingerie chest with it. Keep in mind ive been doing this about 5 years with a home made chalk paint recipe. It took 4 coats, and was still see through in spots. When it came time to distress, it just peeled off like latex on veneer. No priming? No sanding? Thats a lie. And is expensive! Almost $9 for a sample!

By: Tracy

Tracy — Sat, 17 May 2014 12:35:01 +0000

Awesome bench. I love what you did with it. I am also a lover and seeker of sad homeless furniture. I have worked with chalk paint and have found it to be nice to work with. I have completed several pieces using Annie Sloan chalk paint and the out come has been great. Annie Sloan is a bit expensive, however pending the size of your piece you can do several items.
Again, I love this bench!!!

By: Romain

Romain — Tue, 13 May 2014 07:38:32 +0000

That’s very cute ! I think you really have a passion for benches (and Forcalquier is a very nice small town ! )

By: Terri

Terri — Sun, 11 May 2014 12:46:43 +0000

This turned out so cute! Love this!

Did you feel that the paint was as good as Annie Sloan chalk paint? I have not used it yet, but was very excited when I saw it at HD…I wasn’t very excited about the price, however! I am helping my daughter paint some laminate furniture and was just wondering if I should give this a try!

By: Nancy @ Little Homestead in Boise

Nancy @ Little Homestead in Boise — Sat, 10 May 2014 22:07:20 +0000

Cute, I was thinking the same thing- in my hall, or a bedroom…. Surprised HD is selling stencils!!!

By: La Verne

La Verne — Sat, 10 May 2014 04:05:02 +0000

Seriously loving the stencil, the lack of veneer and the wood choice on the bottom. Mindi, you just get better and better.

By: Laurel Stephens

Laurel Stephens — Fri, 09 May 2014 18:03:42 +0000

I just noticed the watermark on these beautiful photos are from My Love To Create and that Mindi is a contributor here on My Repurposed Life. What a great team!

By: Mindi

Mindi — Fri, 09 May 2014 17:51:38 +0000

In reply to Linda. Good question Linda! It is a Martha Stewart stippling brush, you can purchase them at walmart, homedepot, or any craft store. I used it because it is what I had on hand. A regular stencil brush would work great too, and they are cheaper. Good luck!