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    Dresser Pinks Bedroom

    Rose Water Antique Vanity

    Rose Water Antique Vanity. We wanted to give this dark wood antique vanity a soft and romantic feel.  You can find these antique vanities readily at almost any flea market or antiques show room. It’s a great way to add a unique look and style to your home. Follow along with the step by steps for a pink dressing table makeover.

    Dark brown vanity

    MATERIALS USED:

    • TSP Alternative cleaner
    • Bin Shellac Sealer
    • Fusion Mineral Paint Rose Water
    • Staalmeester Flat brush
    • Escutcheon from Lee Valley Hardware

    PREPARING AN ANTIQUE DRESSER FOR PAINT

    Bottle of TSP on teal cloth

    This makeover is very easy- with a simple clean, a blocking primer for the bleeding of the wood, then a simple coat of paint and a wax top coat to help prevent water marks make this a quick afternoon makeover. 

    TSP bottle and teal cloth sitting on top of vanity base

    First step is always cleaning. Clean with TSP Alternative to remove the built up dirt and grease that accumulates over time.

    TSP bottle and teal cloth sitting on top of vanity base
    Wiping TSP onto vanity

    This piece was bleeding while cleaning, lots of tannins were showing through so we decided to block the tannins with a Shellac based sealer so the entire piece wouldn’t bleed. This is common with cherry, mahogany, or pine knots that show through! This is the only way to stop bleed through.

    Painting on shellac based sealer

    PAINTING AN ANTIQUE DRESSER

    When the primer was dry we applied 2 coats or Rose Water, allowing 30 minutes between coats. Using the Staalmeester flat brush helps get a smooth finish.

    Sitting rose water with paint stick beside prepped vanity drawer
    painting vanity drawer with rose water

    As is common with antiques the escutcheon were missing. We replaced them with new ones, which we ordered through Lee Valley Hardware.

    Painting side of vanity with rose water

    FINISHING AN ANTIQUE DRESSER

    Since a vanity is susceptible to spills, from make-up pigments and creams, we sealed the paint with Fusion Clear Wax, alternatively you can opt with something more durable like Tough Coat matte or Glossy. Fusion doesn’t need a topcoat but for high traffic areas like a dressing table top it is recommended.

    Dipping brush into bottle of furniture wax

    PINK DRESSING TABLE

    This light and airy blush pink is sophisticated and would work well in many spaces. We think it works particularly well on this antique dressing table.

    Painted and staged vanity with white stool, roses in clear vase & pink throw blanket
    Close up of top of vanity with rose petals, lotion dispenser and bowls with water and floating rose petals
    Close up image of right side of vanity, there are pink roses in a clear vase
    Close up image of inside of drawer with gold pattern
    pink dressing table

    See more Rose Water Inspiration here ( link cotw blog post )

    Is this a colour you would use? Or maybe you already have? We would love to see what you have painted with Rose Water. Tag us @Fusionmineralpaint on social. Share your projects with us on Paint it Beautiful!

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