My mom chose the color (thanks mom!), and I'm so happy about it. I knew that left to my own judgement, this would have probably been the brightest teal in the world. I'm sure that would look great, but it might not match with a lot of peoples homes! Since this was my first roll top, and the first chalk paint experiment, we felt traditional colors would be best.
Roll tops desk are a lot easier than they look, don't let all those nooks and crannies scare you. I think using the chalk paint was perfect on this, because so much of the interior only needed one coat. So, I decided to make the chalk paint myself. For a few reasons: I'm impatient, cheap, and I was generally curious how it would turn out. I used the recipe from I heart nap time. It was great - though for me, I had to add a little more water in the beginning. The plaster of paris sort of turned into a pile of clay, I just added more until it was smooth.
Well - I won't lay it all out here, but look for the full chalk paint tutorial & roll top experience in the next session of the School of Restoration. Have a great one!
Really nice and clever idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fantastic piece! I love the desk, color and distress!
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome! Yes, the color we picked is perfect!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThe color is the fantastic, looks great!
ReplyDeleteMom and you both did good. Welcome to the Chalk Paint Convert Club (CPCC).
ReplyDelete~Bliss~
Good for you!!! Your mom has great taste, love the color. It turned out gorgeous, and never has a roll top desk looked so stylin!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so good Jesse! I'm glad the desk found a makeover, it needed it!
ReplyDeleteThank you alison! I loved it, I'm totally hooked on Roll Tops now.. this was great. Thank you everyone for your kind words :D
ReplyDeleteHi! I'm began working on a roll top desk today and have sanded all but the slats. I was able to take the actual roll top out and lay it flat...how should I proceed after sanding the slats? I'm so afraid of them sticking together or not being able to roll up and down again. Am I over thinking it?
ReplyDeleteThanks for any help!!