Comments on: Reader Redesign: One Brilliant Board

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:24:11 +0000

Love love love this! I just did a similar project by repurposing an ikea cupboard and was googling techniques when I found yours. Its gorgeous!

http://www.treasurehuntergirl.blogspot.com/

By: Tina

Tina — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:27:12 +0000

The chalkboard is such a great idea! I love it!

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:10:29 +0000

Hey Erin,

We can chime in on that subject since we’ve painted a bunch of furniture and our old cabinets. If you follow this furniture method and this cabinet method (or some other professionally recommended process) and use good primer, apply thin and even coats of paint, and allow everything ample time to dry (so important) your finish should last decades- even with heavy use and grubby fingers. We have tables we painted over three years ago (and also helped John’s sister paint her cabinets four years ago) and both of these projects still look mint- even though they’re used (and sometimes abused) every single day. It really is all about prep work and doing a thorough job that makes all the difference (slapping paint on cabinets or spray painting a table isn’t the way to go when you can take the time to do it right and enjoy it for years! And we’d love for anyone else with painted cabinets or furnishings to weigh in on how they wear over time for Erin!

xo,
s

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:09:01 +0000

I LOVE her kitchen redo and have been wanting to tackle something similar with my kitchen. Question for those of you who have painted furniture – how does it wear? I have two little kids and am worried about it chipping, getting dinged and just getting plain grimmy from little fingers. Is it hard to maintain? Does it stay looking nice? Cabinets are so expensive to replace…I am worried about “ruining” them with paint and having to replace them when we move in a couple of years!

By: Candy from Candied Fabrics

Candy from Candied Fabrics — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:35:50 +0000

This is fabulous! Love all those shades of gray!
And it reminds me of a tutorial I wrote last week for something called a “pocektin board” – it’s a bulletin board – with pockets! If you have time, take a look – I’m really happy with how it came out, and it’s really quite easy for anyone with rudimentary sewing skills!

http://www.candiedfabrics.com/2010/03/04/pocketin-board-tutorial-ready-for-download/

By: Angie

Angie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:37:41 +0000

Oh! I’m so happy to see this today. I remember seeing this Martha project and bookmarking it to make someday. This week I was actually considering tackling it soon and then I see this…perfect timing. I’m glad to hear it was simple. You did a fantastic job!

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:55:54 +0000

Thanks for the clock tip Stephanie!

xo,
s

By: stepahnie

stepahnie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:54:54 +0000

LOVE THIS!! I think I may combine this idea with the door idea….now to convinse the hubs!!
And FYI: I saw a similar version of the clock at target and at marshalls (I think its similar to homegoods)

By: Roeshel @ The DIY Show Off

Roeshel @ The DIY Show Off — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:07:35 +0000

Brilliant! I LOVE it!

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:17:43 +0000

Hey Carla,

Thanks for dropping in with that info. We’re so glad everyone’s digging your chalkboard calendar as much as we are!

xo,
s