So I've been looking for 2 matching nightstands in thrift stores and Craigslist for a long time now with no success. But when I went antiquing with my sister I found a pair of mid-century nightstands!
They were in great condition and solid wood, just an ugly blonde color with even uglier hardware. They begged to be refinished. Here's what we've done so far...
- I removed all the hardware which just included the drawer pull and the little metal cap thingies on the tips of the legs.
- I sanded using an electric palm sander for the flat surfaces and by hand on the other areas. This was very important to get all that shiny finish off.
- I covered up the areas I didn't want sprayed using newspaper and painters tape. Really these areas would have been hidden, but now I know that underneath the drawer lies a clean untouched surface!
- Then it was time to prime!
I did two coats of primer. Now they are just sitting in the shed waiting for their final coats of paint and new hardware. Should we paint them a crisp clean white or a fun bright color? And what should the hardware look like? These unanswered questions are the main reasons they still sit, waiting eagerly for their final touches...stay tuned!
