Create an Elegant Finish with Paris Grey & White

Thrift stores truly are full of treasures, although sometimes you need to dig around to find them. This is a lovely Drexel end table which was hidden beneath a pile of thrift store junk. It was in great condition except for some scratches on the top.

First I sanded the top smooth with my orbital sander then wiped away the sanding dust with a tack cloth. You don't need to wear a glove when using the tack cloth, but I don't like the way the cloth feels (slightly sticky) so I usually wear a glove.

I applied shellac over the bare wood to give it a good base coat prior to applying paint. Primer could be used instead of shellac, but I prefer the shellac because it is clear and it dries quickly.

I swirled some Paris Grey and Pure White into a container. Instead of fully mixing the paint colors, I applied the swirled paint mixture directly onto the project and blended as I painted. The swirled paint provides subtle dimensions of color. Be sure to use colors that play nicely together otherwise you might end up with a muddy finish.

After the paint was dry I sealed it with clear wax. Working in small sections I next applied a Winter White Glaze with a foam brush. I wiped away the excess leaving the remaining glaze to settle into the nooks and crannies.

AFTER:

The final finish is a soft gray with highlights of white.

The colors I chose for the staging items were pink, blue, and gray with neutral accents.

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SUPPLIES (affiliate links):

• The main supplies used were Shellac, Paris Grey & Pure White chalk paint, clear wax, and Winter White Glaze.
• Additional supplies which might be needed depending on the condition of your project: Orbital sander and tack cloth.
• Miscellaneous supplies: Paint brush, foam brush, and shop towels.