Color Obsession

I have an obsession with a new color. What should I call it? It's sort of... leaf green. Darker and more mature than chartruese, more youthful than olive. There's just something about it.

I found this mid century modern dresser for the basement.

And there's only one color it could be.

This is my go-to green. It's Meadowlands by Valspar.

This dresser was just $40. I thought that was a steal for it's modern sensability. But it had a few small condition issues. Like this cigarette burn.

A little sanding took care of that.

This particular paint has primer built in, so after a little all over light sanding, I just dived right in.

After one coat.

Let it dry for a bit, then the second coat. I let this paint "cure" for several days before putting the HUGE heavy TV on it. Maybe I should have put a bit of polycrylic on it for extra protection. I guess time will tell. If it gets a little knocked around I can always sand and touch up.

And now the moment of truth. A couple before and afters!

Before:

After:

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After:

Linking to some of these great parties.

Now go make something!