I started to work on my guest bedroom and started with the headboard makeover. I am excited about this, because I finally get to have a guest bedroom.
I have researched the different types of chalk-based paints and I came across this new company called Shabby Paints. This company is less than a year old and the best thing about the products is their products are completely non-toxic. hypoallergenic, and 100% VOC-free.
I found a complete 5 piece bedroom set on Craigslist. Once I saw the set and the price, I knew this was the set for my guest bedroom. Here is the headboard before painting. The furniture is solid wood and is in really great shape. Oh course, Mr. DD asks why do you have to paint completely fine wood furniture. My response is, because this is what I do!
I love all the details in the headboard. I can’t wait to finish the other pieces so I can show you how pretty the furniture is or will be! Now, let me share more about the paint and what I used to complete my headboard makeover.
I started with 2 coats of Alamo white. This paint is very thick and needs watered down. I used a 5 to 1 ratio, 5 parts paint to 1 part water. This is a positive thing about this paint, if you are watering the Shabby Paint down, you are getting more paint than a quart. I applied Lillian Grey(light grey) and Garfield Grey for the accents on the headboard. I distressed a few areas on the head-board and then used the Silver Shimmer glaze over the white sections of the headboard.
A few tips to keep in mind when working with Shabby Paints. You must water down the paints as well as with the shimmer glazes. You must also use a wet brush when applying the glazes and the Vax. Speaking of Vax, you need to go over and read about this revolutionary protective finish, combining the style of wax with the durability of varnish.
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Susan says
Great job on the headboard – I think I’d like to start with Garfield Grey and then work my way through the rest of the collection!
Designed Decor says
Great choice! I love the Garfield grey!
Marie@The Interior Frugalista says
Hi DeDe, love the new look of your blog! You did a stunning job on the headboard makeover – love the colors and their application. It caught my eye over at the Creativity Unleashed Party. Have a great weekend!
Designed Decor says
Marie, thanks for stopping by and for noticing the change on the blog!
Mary says
Just found your blog and I love it!
Designed Decor says
Thanks Mary, so glad you are here!
Jennifer Almond says
I would live to redo my craft table and paint the legs in coral paradise!
Designed Decor says
I love the coral! I will be using coral as the accent color for the guest room!
Debra Lee says
I love the Coral Paradise!
Jamie @ Coffee With Us 3 says
I love Jewel, Margarita, and Peacock!
Designed Decor says
Jamie, isn’t hard to decide a favorite!
DesignedByBH says
Ugh! Such a tough question on the color! I suppose “All of them” isn’t a valid answer! I’m stuck between the semi-neutral Vanilla Bear, and the Peacock or Jewel. But I’d take any of them!!!
– Brooke –
Designed Decor says
Brooke, I know, don’t ask me to choose just one!
Joan B. says
I would love the Sapphire Sea shade!
Designed Decor says
Joan, that Sapphire is such a pretty color, great choice!
Joan B. says
Love that headboard! Simply Gorgeous!
Michele says
What a beautiful job! Love the two tone effect, it emphasizes the details so beautifully! 😉
Designed Decor says
Thanks Michele!
Jeannie says
I love this paint and would want to win Pit Bull Pink!!! BTW. I love the singer Pit Bull!!! Both are hot hot!!!!!
Designed Decor says
Wow, pit bull pink! What would you paint with it? Now I need to google Pit Bull, I have no idea who that is!
Neisha whitlow says
Thank you for your article and inspiration on this! I have a bedroom set in my garage that is waiting for a chalk paint redo that I’m going to use as storage in my craft room! So serene is my color choice!
Diane @ Vintage Zest says
I would love So Serene!
Linda says
So many colors…so hard to choose! Worn white seems like the best way to start with a new paint. Thanks for the chance to win and give this new paint a try. The shimmer glaze is very intriguing!
Designed Decor says
Linda, I love how the shimmer glaze turned out!
Mary T says
I absolutely love your headboard. In fact, I was out looking over the weekend for a headboard to paint. I found a door that someone was putting out for trash! That’ll have to do! I would love to win the paint so I can use it on my new headboard!!
Thank YOU!
Mary T.
Designed Decor says
Mary, how lucky for you to find a door in the trash! It will make a great headboard. Good luck on winning the paint!
deanna says
I like Garfield Grey and Betsy Ross Red.
Designed Decor says
Deanna, those are buckeye colors! Go Bucks! Lol.
Robin @ Redo It Yourself Inspirations says
Thank you for hosting a great giveaway! Great job on the headboard. Love the colors you chose. Can’t wait to see the rest of the furniture 🙂
Designed Decor says
Robin, I can’t wait for the rest to be done. These are the times I try to pull the I Dream of Jeannie thing and it just does not work for me.
Crystal says
What a beautiful headboard. I love the colors that you chose. The detailing on it is spectacular. I laughed when I read what you husband said about painting wood because mine tells me that all the time. It’s so funny!
Designed Decor says
Crystal, this is the only thing I am aloud to paint in my house. I bought it so I could have some painted furniture in my house. He thinks I am crazy!