Are you afraid of painting knotty pine? I'll show you WHY you should paint knotty pine.
Before
(note the ugly brown window frames, lack of baseboard, knotty pine and 30 year old brown aluminum mini blinds)
Do it! Painting Knotty Pine
I started with Kilz primer.
After first coat of Kilz. I did 3 thin coats.
First coat of green going on. I ended up doing 2 coats of green. A paint brush instead of a roller. See, you really should not be afraid of painting knotty pine!
Thrift Store Picture Frames
I went to the “frame” dept. to choose some frames.
So, I used this one I got from Joey in the Spring. (.96)
And this one I also got at the Peddler’s mall, but as you can see it was not from Joey’s booth.
I spread out some plastic and got to work painting. You can also see the appliques I used on the headboard.
Empty Frames | Gallery Wall
So, here they are in the first layout.
The second layout.
The third.
(edited to add)
Out of order, but layout # 6
The fourth.
The fifth.
I don’t usually have a difficult time making up my mind. Each time I think I like it until I take pictures and put them on the computer. Then I find something I don’t like. But that’s okay, it’s a simple fix and easy to change. I still do not know how I’m going to arrange the frames.
For now the cedar chest will be staying in my bedroom. I hope to eventually put it in Jamie’s room, which I suppose should be called the “guest room”. Jamie went away to college 10 years ago. She visits a few times a year. (love ya girl)
The cedar chest belonged to my aunt for whom I was named. I got it when I was 16 years old. It is very near and dear to my heart.
Hopefully it will all make sense when you see the big reveal next week. Just a reminder, I will be having a few giveaways next week to celebrate my blogiversary.
Now we know that painting knotty pine is not scary at all!
gail
ps don't forget to check out my other bedroom updates:
Hi, there! Iām Gail, the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. Iām obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believe that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful againāmyself included! I hope youāll enjoy the journey and pick up a few tools along the wayā¦ literally!
Cynthia T Wilson
Love painting picture frames & learning new DIY projects. Your the best!
Gail Wilson
awww, thanks Cynthia!! You're so sweet. I love teaching others to do these DIY projects.
gail
Linda H.
I'm not sure how long ago you did this, so my comment may be very old, but regarding the wall. I have sheet paneling that has the knotty pine look with grooves that are unevenly spaced. I've been considering painting it, so you're experience is very helpful. I'm wondering if it would take all 3 coats of KILZ if you use a good primer, then I bought a paint with primer in it for another project so I wouldn't have to use primer, so wondering if using it would cut down on all of those coats. Maybe I could get away with one primer and 2 coats of paint. Just wondering what you think. Also, have you done whitewash on brick? That's another project I'm thinking of. This paneling surrounds my fireplace that has brick with brick hearth. The living room is small and I think lightening up that wall would really help.
Gail Wilson
Linda,
I did this project in 2010. Painting over that knotty pine, especially if it's orange is a lot of work, but I'm so happy I did it. I'm a firm believer in many light coats instead of glopping on heavy coats of paint.
I haven't whitewashed brick, but I did paint my hideous old brick fireplace during the same time period. https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/painted-brick-fireplace-makeover/
I did more than just paint it. It's no longer a working fireplace, but I'm perfectly fine with that. Living alone, I'm not one to haul wood inside and I'm not the one who wanted the fireplace in the first place. š
gail
Myra
Great job! I have knotty pine in my entire kitchen. This is the house I grew up in, and now my husband and I have made it our home. The house was built in 1957. Did you do any prep work on your knotty pine walls before beginning to apply the three coats of kiltz? I want to paint my knotty pine kitchen soooooo bad. Thanks for sharing.
Myra
Gail Wilson
Myra,
No, I didn't do any prep work, and I'm so glad I painted over it. I've done it now in both the kitchen and the bedroom. My ex LOVED knotty pine, me? not so much.
good luck!
gail
SJ
I was wondering if you applied any type of protective finish to the wood after pickling it. I'm doing spruce ceiling boards in a blue shade and I'm not sure if I should add a clear coat or wax. Thoughts?
Gail Wilson
No, I didn't apply a protective finish because I'm treating it as a regular "painted" wall. š
thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment.
gail
Kat @ Black Kats Design
I love the shade of paint you used. I thought all the arrangements you had were good!
Iām having a new link party āCheap Thrills Thursdayā starting tomorrow. Itās for creative ideas that cost under $20. If you have a project youād like to share, Iād love for you to stop by and join in!
Kat
http://www.BlackKatsDesign.blogspot.com
Rachel
Having seen the final reveal, I had to come back and say I think the cedar chest should stay in your bedroom. It makes a perfect complement for the frame arrangement and, since it is such a special piece for YOU, I think it's perfect where it is.
Pam
I can remember when knotty pine and panel was the thing.....and now I love the brightness of painting it all!
Colleen
My fireplace "surround" is a knotty pine look too--which I have HATED since we first even looked at this house. You've got my wheels a'turning, Gail!!!!
Creative Decor by Brooke
I love that color, it looks so much better. Great job. I like the fourth arrangement.
Brooke
Coleen's Corner
Oh my goodness! What a transformation. I love your colors, so beautiful! I'll bet you never want to leave the room it's so nice. Great job!
Homemade Quilts by Granny
You have done amazing things with your hole room I love the white and green together and the picture frames look good in all the setting....you can't go wrong with either one. Trish
Makalani Adolpho, PLC
I am into the frma wall art right now. I have a collection going on and a wall beggin for some decor. I like the green walls with the frames. I especially like the frames inside other frames.
TFS!
~Maakalani
http://www.MakazHome.com
Couture de Papier
Kiltz is a big job!I wish I could paint my vintage knotty pine..owner will not have it!
Elizabeth
THank you thank you! My son's room has a full room of knotty pine wainscotting - now I feel a bit better in my decision to paint it white soon!!
For the frames, I like #5 best. š
Shannon
This room is looking GREAT!
I like 3, 4, and 5 š
And what a great paint find too! I love the color!
Mimi
you're pretty clever! nice blog.
Sylvia
Love the transformation. Layout # 5 is my favorite.
Denise
Love the frames. Especially love the cedar chest, but I'm a softy when it come to stuff that has family sentiment! If you haven't already done so you might want to consider putting a note that tells the "story/history" of the cedar chest, I have some things that I wish I knew more about!
*Crystal*
I like layout #5!
Denise Beverly
i like the 3rd the best... you actually have 6 layouts though. š
great work on your room, inspires me to want to do something with mine. it looks the same as it did 13 years ago when we moved in...well for that matter so does the rest of the house,only more cluttered.
Mardell
Turning out great! Love the way the knotty pine looks like beadboard. Awesome color, too. I like the layout in pic #4.
Have a great weekend!
Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat.
I like #3 - it's going to be one amazing transformation. I love the look of the empy frames against the painted pine.
XO
Lenore
Proper Prim
Love the cedar chest... wall of frames looks great. I can't wait for the big reveal. How exciting.
Hugs, Deb
A Pretty Pastime
Great transformation! The wall looks so clean and pretty. I absolutely LOVE the cedar chest. I can't wait for the big reveal.
Katy
Granny J
I like the fifth grouping the best. The waterfall cedar chest looks to be in perfect shape.