How to GLAZE painted furniture

After being trapped inside from the snow/ice storm in Georgia for the last 3 days (Yeah, Georgia is not prepared for winter weather, embarrassing), I decided to show you how to glaze a table. I previously painted this side table with Benjamin Moore #1564 Beach Glass in a flat finish.   

I used a can of glaze from a cabinetry shop .... but you can buy glaze at any home improvement store. 

Dip your brush, pull the brush up the side of the can to minimize amount of glaze on your brush, and paint the entire piece of furniture.

Wipe off the glaze with a cloth or paper towel.  Leave extra glaze in the cracks and corners for an antiqued look. I like to wipe the glaze in one direction then I wipe it in the opposite direction for more texture.   If it is not dark enough for you, let it dry a bit (10 min) and go back over using the same process.

As you can see below, the brown glaze gives a small hint of color in several directions.

Let the glaze dry overnight.  Next step is laquer or poly.  I used a laquer I had from the cabinetry shop ... once I started it became too sticky.  I suggest using a clear poly instead of laquer.  You can get poly at any home improvement store. Paint it on in a thin layer and let it dry overnight.  The poly will protect your piece from drink circles and scratches and will give it a slight sheen. 

Easy to do ... go paint and get crafty.

Amy

Shabby Chic Table

Our house is the constant recipient of change. I get bored. Flip through catalogs. Go bargain shopping. Find a deal or get some good ideas, then come home and start messing with stuff. My poor husband has to get so sick of me buying changing stuff. Nevertheless, we have a long way to go to get our house 'finished' which we all know never happens. Meanwhile, I'm having boatloads of fun along the way trying!

Project #1: My stepmom and dad gave us this entry table when we got married years ago and as our furniture has grown, this piece no longer 'fit' what we had in the house. I know, I know...What a way to thank them for such a beautiful piece. I'm sorry parents. Please keep giving us furniture! It needed a face lift to match our style so hopefully they will approve. I love the shape and lines of the table and thought it could look pretty fab painted white and distressed. So last weekend, it got sanded, painted and sanded again! 

Pretty cute, eh?

I'm digging our old new entry table. I triple heart the lamp from Home Goods and please disregard random stuff in the bowl. Once I figure out how where to put keys,wallet, phones, stuff I'll let you know. The painting is one of my favorites but thinking it may need a new home. We've got an awesome mirror that recently met a can of Oil Rubbed Bronze paint and think it will look even better above this table. I'll post those pics soon!

Let us know what you think!