I love Craigslist. I’ve sold all kinds of things on Craigslist. One time I sold a stroller within 2 hours of listing it. How can you not love that? However, I had never bought anything on Craigslist until just a few weeks ago. I only had to search for a couple days when I scored a table & four chairs for my screened porch. They weren’t in the best shape, but it was still a deal for only $25. Here’s what the table looked like when we brought it home. Faded Forest Green. As soon as I saw it, I pictured it in my favorite basic black. (I know– it looks black in this picture.)
And then I had a revelation. What if I painted it another color other than black? What if I painted it Robin Egg Blue? I planned to look for 6 small chairs to go around it so the whole family can eat together alfresco. And when I found some espresso folding cafe chairs, I thought maybe the blue could actually work.
So, I took the chance, and went for it. On the advice of some experts, we used oil paint. Specifically, we used Valspar Anti-Rust Gloss Enamel in the color “High Noon” from Lowes.
It was definitely a little more of a hassle to clean up the oil paint as opposed to latex, but I love how the finish turned out.
It was fun to change it up & use a fun color for this project. But don’t think I’ve totally given up the black. More projects in black coming soon! What have you not painted black recently?
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I would have automatically thought "Black" too. I love that you thought out of the box. It looks great too. I need to think out of the box a little myself. Thanks for the inspiration. Brooke
it looks gorgeous! i am partial to this color combo because these were my wedding colors. great job. come visit me and enter my very first giveaway of some of my designs and a pottery barn giftcard @ http://www.barefeetonthedashboard.blogspot.com.
What a gorgeous shade of blue! I'm actually off to pick up my first ever furniture craigslist purchase now. I hope mine turns out as nice as yours did!
Paul will have a whole new respect for you now that you've entered into his favorite world of oil paint. I can't wait to tell him! =] I LOVE how this looks on that porch. Lovely.
I LOVE the blue! I'm so glad you painted it another color rather than black. I think a lot of people love color but are wary to use it on a major project. Great job!
Stunning, just draw droppingly beautiful, I absolutely love it ! The question for me is 'What have I not painted 'Heirloom White'? Tee hee. Have a lovely day and thanks so much for reading !
That is the perfect blue, I have got to quit painting everything white! I am so glad i found your blog! I am a new follower. If you get a chance I would love for you to peek at my blog http://www.thepolkadotcloset.blogspot.com
April 12, 2010 @ 1:21 pm
It looks great! I need you to come help me with my house!!
April 12, 2010 @ 1:30 pm
looove the blue – great choice. 😀
April 12, 2010 @ 1:56 pm
that blue-ish color is beautiful! i havent done anything other than browse craigs list-someday i will buy…
April 12, 2010 @ 1:56 pm
I would have automatically thought "Black" too.
I love that you thought out of the box. It looks great too. I need to think out of the box a little myself.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Brooke
April 12, 2010 @ 2:10 pm
Great work!
God's blessings,
Sarah 🙂
April 12, 2010 @ 3:04 pm
it looks gorgeous! i am partial to this color combo because these were my wedding colors. great job. come visit me and enter my very first giveaway of some of my designs and a pottery barn giftcard @ http://www.barefeetonthedashboard.blogspot.com.
April 12, 2010 @ 3:11 pm
Love that color! I always go for black, color would be a welcome change.
April 12, 2010 @ 3:12 pm
What a pretty blue! Great find for the price!
April 12, 2010 @ 4:56 pm
i love the blue! great job!! I'd love for you to link up over here!
April 12, 2010 @ 5:17 pm
What a gorgeous shade of blue! I'm actually off to pick up my first ever furniture craigslist purchase now. I hope mine turns out as nice as yours did!
April 12, 2010 @ 5:34 pm
I LOVE it!! Also a huge fan of Craigslist! 😉
April 12, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
I love that you did something different. It looks wonderful on your porch!
Sarah
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April 12, 2010 @ 6:16 pm
Paul will have a whole new respect for you now that you've entered into his favorite world of oil paint. I can't wait to tell him! =] I LOVE how this looks on that porch. Lovely.
April 12, 2010 @ 6:21 pm
That looks great! I really like the white, it looks so clean and pretty!
April 13, 2010 @ 12:43 am
I LOVE the blue! I'm so glad you painted it another color rather than black. I think a lot of people love color but are wary to use it on a major project. Great job!
Thanks for the comment on my blog. :o)
April 13, 2010 @ 2:37 am
oh i love it! it looks so fresh and ready for summer!
April 13, 2010 @ 3:24 am
I love how it turned out. That blue really makes it pop. Fabulous job!
April 13, 2010 @ 10:49 am
Looks great against the slate tile! Love it!
April 13, 2010 @ 2:26 pm
Gorgeous!!! Love that blue!
April 13, 2010 @ 3:56 pm
brilliant! wow. it turned out gorgeous!
April 13, 2010 @ 10:17 pm
PS – I love the vases in the window above the laundry room door.
April 15, 2010 @ 3:54 pm
Stunning, just draw droppingly beautiful, I absolutely love it ! The question for me is 'What have I not painted 'Heirloom White'? Tee hee. Have a lovely day and thanks so much for reading !
Hugs
Kate
April 15, 2010 @ 4:21 pm
Love that blue!! I personally just want to paint everything red recently but this is so soft and beautiful!
April 16, 2010 @ 7:25 am
I love, Love, LOVE this! This is a great color and an awesome way to upgrade an existing piece! Love it 🙂
Thanks for linking at Lucky Star Lane!
May 30, 2010 @ 2:25 am
That is the perfect blue, I have got to quit painting everything white! I am so glad i found your blog! I am a new follower. If you get a chance I would love for you to peek at my blog http://www.thepolkadotcloset.blogspot.com
Thank You Carol