DIY Vintage Buffet Table Upgrade

Learn how to paint furniture with this DIY Vintage Buffet Table Upgrade! Use DecoArt® Suede™ paint for a beautiful finish. DecoArt® Suede™ paint was the winner of the 2020 Creativation New Innovative Product, and it's no surprise why! It's incredible how a layer of paint can create the impression of a dimensional suede finish. Though suede is a traditional material, the bright and bold colors this paint comes in are fabulous for the modern day! So, modernize an antique piece of furniture with this fabulous tutorial.

Time to CompleteWeekend project

Main MaterialPaint

Primary TechniquePainting

Easy

Project TypeMake a Project

Materials List

DecoArt® Suede™ in Plum (DSU11) *Winner of the 2020 Creativation New Innovative Product!*
Americana Decor® Chalky Finish™ Paint in Yesteryear (ADC27)
Old buffet
Sandpaper
Lint free cloth
New hardware for drawer pulls
Medium brush
Large flat brush

Instructions

Lightly sand buffet and wipe clean with a cloth.
Remove drawers and use a medium brush to paint the base of the buffet in Plum (using a cross hatch motion) Let dry.
Remove hardware from drawers and continue painting in Plum (using a cross hatch motion) Let dry.
Replace the hardware with pretty glass or crystal knobs.
Use a large flat brush to paint the top of the buffet in Yesteryear. Apply another coat. Let dry.