Aged Silver Finished Side Table



We guest posted this over at The V Spot last month!
Vivienne has an awesome blog so be sure and check her out!
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 In case you missed our post here is another before and after!
We got this piece for FREE!


I have been dying to try this technique.  I just love the look.
I thought this piece would be perfect with all of the details.


I used this "aluminum" paint by Rust-oleum.  Its very smelly, but I
just love that you apply with a paint brush.


I then aged it with some glazing.
I used Ralph Lauren glaze tinted with "expresso bean." 





I love how it turned out.   So next time you see one of these glorious
70's pieces don't walk past or drive by this curb alert!!

Comments

  1. SkinnyMegAugust 11, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Lovely! What a great finish!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    wonderful job and thank you for pointing out the products that you used to achieve the painted finish effect. This is a great way to modernize that 1970s look - totally fabulous!

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  3. HowsewearsAugust 12, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Hey, Amy and Emily. Check out my new post, inspired by you!
    Fondly, Tami
    http://thisandthatfromtami.blogspot.com/2011/08/my-key-coffee-table-im-in-love-again.html

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  4. UnknownSeptember 13, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    That looks amazing..and I spent hours silver leafing my dresser !!! If you have time check out my blog ,I'm new in Blog world and soon I will have apost about my silver lead dresser hope you will like it

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  5. JenSeptember 14, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    I love what you did here! I was going to ask whether this was a thrifty find and I'm so glad that the side table is something I could possibly find at a garage sale. Love this :)

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  6. Holly KennedySeptember 14, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Great job! I love the transformation!

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  7. Pitter and GlinkSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    I love the finish!!!! It totally transformed the piece and brought out all the details!

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  8. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    I am so inspired by your creation that is now my source of inspirtation for refinishing my dining room table.
    It's going to be Fabulous, honey!

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  9. BrunoJune 26, 2016 at 3:54 PM

    This is really very well done,

    can you please explain what the expresso bean tint means, I've googled for it and found nothing related and I want to give this effect to some wood pieces I am creating


    Thank you very much.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2016 at 5:25 PM

    love the look. Can this be applied to a resin picture frame?

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