Rustic Industrial from 80’s Oak Bookcase Makeover

Then a block of beeswax was rubbed on the dry paint in places where I did not want the topcoat color to stick. This technique is called using a resist. The beeswax will “resist” the topcoat of color from sticking. This way, I will only have to buff away the topcoat of color, but won’t really have to sand. So after the beeswax, one coat of the color Algonquin was applied and allowed to dry.

The last two steps involve wiping the paint off of the places where the beeswax was applied and applying a bit of black wax. Fusion paint does not require any kind of sealer, but black wax was applied using a special technique to create a worn and rustic industrial look.

Then accessories were chosen in colors that would blend with the rest of the house, but mean something special to the guys.

And here’s how the landing looks now. It’s a total transformation of the trash-to-treasure piece for the cost of paint and wax.

THE LANDING WAS REFINISHED IN THREE PROJECTS:
If you’d like to see more detail and photos about how the PIECE WAS REFINISHED, please click here:
http://thechelseaproject.com/bookcase-makeover-from-80s-oak-to-modern-rustic-industrial/
or how we installed the PLANKING on the wall, please click here:
http://thechelseaproject.com/planking-made-easy-with-stikwood/
or how we came up with a DESIGN PLAN the whole family can love, please click here:
http://thechelseaproject.com/how-to-design-a-man-cave-you-both-will-love/

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