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Refinished Secretary
January 28, 2023
Patti McColl
SarahM
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I bought this @ a Habitat Restore. The Desk would not open due to someone trying to pry it open. Paid $40 for it.
Repaired broken desk, deglossed very well. Then I painted with London and used walnut gel stain on wood insert on the doors and drawer handles. I could not find the correct size handles so I put the wood rectangles over the holes and added the knobs. I bought the knobs from Hobby Lobby. To finish the piece I added Fable Leaf wallpaper. I added the Top Coat sealer to the desk top only. Very pleased with the outcome!
Repaired broken desk, deglossed very well. Then I painted with London and used walnut gel stain on wood insert on the doors and drawer handles. I could not find the correct size handles so I put the wood rectangles over the holes and added the knobs. I bought the knobs from Hobby Lobby. To finish the piece I added Fable Leaf wallpaper. I added the Top Coat sealer to the desk top only. Very pleased with the outcome!
Finished piece
Finished piece open
Before (broken desk and base)
Took out letter/drawer cubbies to paint
Techniques Used
- Brush & Roll
- Doors On
- Repaired
Materials Used
Qty
Walnut (rich brown with red undertones) ALL-IN-ONE Stain for wood, leather and painted surfaces
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Total Cost: $158.93