Hello Friends,
Ever painted a piece of furniture and the color was only “almost” right?
Well, take heart.
Today’s post shares an easy trick to “color correct” without repainting.
How to Color Correct Furniture Without Repainting
The story begins when this dark walnut chair is painted with Fusion Mineral Paint.
Disclosure: This post is sponsed by Fusion Mineral Paint, but all projects and opinions are 100% my own.
The color is Algonquin, which is one of Fusion’s fabulous greige neutrals, and I actually thought the chair would move from the living room to the basement without any changes.
But when the chair was set on the new flooring that was layered with neutral jute rugs, the color just wasn’t quite right. It wasn’t wrong, but it needed a bit of a color shift to seamlessly work in the new environment.
So here’s what happened.
Steps to Color Correct Furniture Without Repainting
Step One:
Way back when, when preparing for paint, the chair was cleaned and given a super-light sanding.
For more details on preparing furniture for paint, please click here.
Step Two:
Now, fast forward to the chair making the move to the basement.
The first thing I tried was ruffing the finish with 80-grit sandpaper and then smoothing with 120 and 240-grit.
And it exposed the brown, which did work better with the organic feel in the basement.
However, it still wasn’t quite right.
Step Three:
Thankfully, after refinishing a buffet and a dining set with Fusion’s Stain and Finishing Oil, more than enough product remained to wipe over the chair. The color is kind of a dark brown, walnut-ey called Cappuccino.
But there are six different colors from which to choose. I’ll add a link at the end of the post.
And by using this product, the stain and finishing oil go on together. So once the color is correct, the sealer is already done. This is super important since adding a sealer over stain or paint can shift the color to something totally unexpected.
So Fusion’s product was:
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painted on with a small brush,
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left 5-10 minutes, and
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then wiped back with a clean, soft cloth.
At this point, a little more Stain and Finishing Oil is applied to the nooks and crannies to better highlight the chair’s architecture. But, for the most part, the chair’s new color was already perfect.
And after a bit of drying time, the highly-distressed and color-corrected chair takes its place in a room filled with modern elements.
I know, right?
It may sound like a crazy combo, believe me when I say that it totally works.
And I can’t wait to show you in the big room reveal (coming in Week 6).
In the meantime, color correct.
That’s all there it to it.
So, so easy.
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Resources
www.fusionmineralpaint.com
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27 Comments
The chair looks awesome Susie I love a good rustic paint job on furniture like this, it adds so much character.
Hi Jen and thanks so much. I think it’s going to work with all the modern elements, but we will see!
That chair is stunning! Love it!
Hi Angela and thanks a million.
Great job making it work without starting over. That’s my favorite kind of project. Looks great!
Thanks Rebecca. And amen to no-start-over projects. Also amen to the self-sealing project. The final finish with this All-in-One is fabulous and permanent.
You did a great job on the chair! I can’t wait to see the reveal!
Thanks Mary! Me either!! Trying to pull it all together this week.
Susie it looks great! I had never heard of this paint before, the finish is amazing!
Thanks Tina! Fusion is an acrylic mineral paint that self-seals….no topcoat needed. And once cured, the finish wears like cast iron. It’s one of my all-time favorite brands.
Love it! This basement is going to be amazing! I can’t wait for the final reveal you’ve done sooo much
Hi Joannie and thanks a million. My basement is the cousin to your RV. It’s been a long and winding road to get to the finish line, but will be worth all the work. We’re almost there!!
I think it looks absolutely fabulous in your space
Thanks a million, Jamala.
What an interesting way to refinish furniture! I love this idea 🙂
Thanks so much Alisa!!
I love the rustic beachy look of this chair. You really should specialize in paint color selection and finishes Sue. You’re very talented with it.
Thanks so much, Ola! You have tapped into my first love. Elegant finishes.
Susie! Love the tips and that chair. Looking forward to seeing it all pulled together.
Thanks so much, Libbie!! That chair is so comfortable….I just couldn’t part with it. So I had to make it work.
The chair turned out amazing! The rustic looks is perfect for these autumn days and the best part is you can put it anywhere and it’ll still look stunning. The process sounds so simple and the results are incredible. I’m a huge fan of DIY stuff like this, thank you for sharing the steps!
Susie – thank you so much for introducing us to this fabulous product. As many furniture makeovers we have done, this would have come in handy. So happy for you that you didn’t have to re-paint the chair with this easy fix!
Thanks so much Vicki and Jenn!! So thrilled it info is helpful.
I love what you did with that chair, can’t wait for the reveal!
Hi Nicki and thanks so much!! So excited to have this media room done and done!
This chair is going to look amazing with the organic look and feel in your basement! I’m in love with your style! XO
Thanks so much, Denise! You just made my day.