Removing veneer is a pain and I just recently discover ( a little too late) that I could heat it up with an iron first. Needless to say I had my hammer and scraper, it took a lot of time and elbow grease to get it off but I think it was worth it.
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After
The color I used was atmospheric by Behr and I used antiquing glaze to add some dark contrast.
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holy cow what a difference!!! it looks amazing and i LOOOVE that color! love it! :)
ReplyDeleteShe's adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried removing veneer yet (I just mod podge sheet music over it--I know, I cheat), but I've heard of the iron trick and will try it too! :)
Smiles, from my Dashboard,
Suzanne in NW Illinois
Oh my goodness!! This is gorgeous!!! Love the work you did here! Thanks ,Deidre~ http://simplysimplisticated4.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThis turned out fabulous :)
ReplyDeleteI peeled veneer for the first time this past summer - and it WAS a pain, but soooo worth the elbow grease! Your table turned out incredibly beautiful! The painting technique and glazing you did is just beyond perfection! :)
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
You'd never even know it was the same table!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteVery Pretty! Love that you weren't afraid of veneer demo! Go GIRL!
ReplyDeleteWow what a great job, I love it..you are my *neighbor* at Kim's party so I spied this beautiful piece and just had to take a closer look, awesome job
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, and I love the color. Thanks for the tip on dealing with veneer, I have a project ahead of me!
ReplyDeleteYour hard work paid off...it looks stunning!! Hop over and show it off at NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
Love the color. Beautiful work!!
ReplyDeleteYou gave this desk a new and privileged life. Way to go...It doesn't even look like the same piece.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, it was totally worth the effort. I've had my fair share of veneer peeling, it's such a pain. But all worth it in the end. The piece looks great!
ReplyDeletethis is just gorgeous. Never would have guessed the 'before' if I'd only seen the after! :) I really love the pulls you used. Were they part of your stash or did you get them somewhere? perfect choice!
ReplyDeleteEmily!! This is absolutely gorgeous! I can't believe it could look that beautiful under all that veneer!
ReplyDeleteI had to do a double take!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty she turned out to be..
Happy Wednesday and hugs from Savannah, Cherry
Oh wow! What an amazing rescue!! GOod for you - it's stunning!
ReplyDeleteI have a serious thing against veneer myself! I just finished a buffet and found that using my hair dryer helped (a little!) Anyway, love the unique pulls and the outcome! Found you from Primitive and Proper. New follower! - Lori
ReplyDeleteIt looks great, love the little handles as well.
ReplyDeleteHow very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThe transformation of this table/desk is fabulous. Love the color, the finish, the distressing. Love, love, love it!!
ReplyDeleteYour newest follower, Mary Alice
You saved the desk and turned it into a treasure.
ReplyDeleteIts so beautiful, love that color
ReplyDeleteIn a field??? Oh my, that's after my heart, and would have done the same thing! Except, I tried to rescue a beautiful desk, only to discover bugs crawling in the drawer. I ran..
ReplyDeleteGorgeous paint treatment, with much agreement that the veneer removal brought it into spectacular.
Enjoy..or is this for sale?
WOW...I love this transformation!! Veneer is a bad word to me:-( You did a great job. Just became a new follower, Julie
ReplyDeleteHaa.. Haa.. I laughed when reading your frustration with veneer (not because I'm cruel) seriously! Please stop by my new blog and check out the post on the buffet... It is a kindred to your table! I love how it turned out! Great size... - Susan
ReplyDeleteGreat work on this piece! It is gorgeous now. I haven't tackled veneer yet because I'm a big chicken, but you have really inspired me to try.
ReplyDeleteWow! It came up a treat. Thank you so much for sharing. What a beautiful space you have created my very first visit here I will follow on my way out so I know my path back here. Perhaps you will find the time to come visit me soon and do the same. I look forward to engaging more throughout the year and beyond. Take care. Cheers SpecialK XoXo
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely job and beautiful color! Thank you for sharing this wonderful post at Potpourri Friday!
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS PIECE THE PULLS ARE GORGEOUS, ID LOVE TO FEATURE YOU AGAIN, IF THATS OK LET ME KNOW
ReplyDeleteLAUREN
What a great transformation! I can't believe it is the same piece of furniture.
ReplyDeleteI love it- the color is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing a Feathered Nest Friday!
ReplyDeleteThat was a huge save....and worth the effort. It is gorgeous! The color is amazing! Oh, I despise veneer (and sadly realize I have a lot of it hanging around here!). Featuring this beauty on Tickled Pink!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! I was going to ask what color you used as I love that color. Congrats on being featured on Holly's blog.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color and distressing!
ReplyDeletelove it and I have done some,ASCP does a great job of covering up smaller props....have done decopage.I have a wardrobe and I am thinking strip this time....I'n with u on the greay wish rest of Texas could ge ton the wagon.Everthing can't be white
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