A new lease of life was given to a sturdy old bed using paint and lime wash.
The project
This bed screamed late 90's with its orange timber stain, though it was sturdy and strong. I decided it needed a revamp to give it new life and be enjoyed for another decade or two.
Steps
Step 1
Took apart the bed frame and gave a good clean with sugar soap to get any grime off the frame - rinsed with clean water and wiped over and let dry completely.
Step 2
Gave the bed frame an entire light sand using 80 grit sandpaper, wiped down again and let dry.
Step 3
Sanded the top of the bed head and the foot to raw timber. Using a vacuum, I vacuumed up any lose sawdust and gave a wipe down again. Taped up where I didn't want paint to be.
Step 4
Applied two coats of Porters paint to each side allowing two hours in between coats. Using a paint brush and then going over with a foam roller to get a matte flawless finish. Applied two coats of Watson Feast Liming White to the top of the bed head and foot head.
Tools and materials
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